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One of the first floor flats with larger rooms in this extremely popular age restricted (60+) block, situated with absolute convenience opposite the PARK LANGLEY parade of shops by the Chinese roundabout, with easy access to the stunning Kelsey Park giving a delightful walk to central Beckenham. LIFT service provides access to all floors including this flat positioned to the quieter rear of the block with large double glazed tilt-and-turn windows affording great ventilation and views over the communal gardens. On the ground floor of the block there is a generous communal lounge with kitchen, plus the Development Manager's office (on duty week day afternoons) and parking is available to the rear of the building. A well presented flat with some scope for updating.

The popular shops on the opposite side of Wickham Road provide a chemist, newsagent, French delicatessen, Daisy Grey coffee shop, convenience store, wine merchant with post office and Sponge Kitchen bakers. Opposite this development is an entrance to Kelsey Park providing an attractive walk to Beckenham High Street about three quarters of a mile away. Bus route 162 runs along Wickham Road for Beckenham and Bromley. From Beckenham Junction there are trains to Victoria and the City as well as trams to Croydon and Wimbledon.

Entrance Hall

2.67m x 0.94m (8'9 x 3'1) plus large built-in cupboard with trip fuses and double power point plus hot water tank with immersion having slatted shelves beneath, entryphone with emergency pull cord and intercom

Living Room

5.76m x 3.18m (18'11 x 10'5) spacious with ornamental fireplace surround having power point for electric fire, night storage heater, emergency pull cord, space for table and chairs, double glazed window to rear with great outlook over communal gardens

Kitchen

2.22m x 1.65m (7'3 x 5'5) base cupboards and drawers plus space for fridge/freezer beneath work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink with base cupboard and drawer beneath, space with Indesit slot-in electric cooker having 4-ring electric hob and oven, wall tiling, eye level cupboards, extractor

Double Bedroom

4.30m x 2.66m (14'1 x 8'9) plus built-in double wardrobe with mirrored folding doors, electric radiator, emergency pull cord, double glazed window to rear

Bathroom

2.07m x 1.66m (6'9 x 5'5) now appointed as shower room with Mira shower unit having low level screen and curtain, wash basin set into unit with double cupboard beneath, low level wc, tiled walls, heated towel rail, Dimplex wall mounted fan heater, mirror above basin, extractor and emergency pull cord

Park Court

has a spacious residents' lounge and laundry room situated on the ground floor as well as a guest suite with twin beds and shower room available at a nominal charge for residents' family or friends

Parking

for residents and visitors to the rear approached via driveway beside building

Communal Gardens

attractive and well maintained areas of garden to both front and rear of the property with tree lined path to the main entrance

Lease

125 years from 1 September 1987 - to be confirmed

Ground Rent

£494.74 reviewed every 25 years with next review due 2035 - to be confirmed

Maintenance

£1,984.71 for the period covering 2.3-31.8.26 paid to FirstPort (£3,969.42 for the year) - to be confirmed

Council Tax

London Borough of Bromley Council Tax Band C
Please visit: bromley.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-guide

Utilities

MAINS - Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage

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Agents Note

details of lease, maintenance etc. should be checked prior to exchange of contracts


Key features

First floor retirement flat
Popular age restricted (60+) block
Bedroom with fitted wardrobe
Sought after location
Living room overlooking gardens
Opposite entrance to Kelsey Park
Communal facilities and lift
Car park and attractive grounds