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Llangain, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA33 5AJ ***********NEW PRICE on HOLIDAY HOME/CHALET**************** 0845 094 3024 www.westwalesproperties.co.uk 61 Elmrise Park Llangain, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA33 5AJ ***********NEW PRICE ON HOLIDAY HOME/CHALET**************** THREE BEDROOM HOLIDAY HOME... Three bedroom freehold holiday home situated on a popular holiday park in Llangain and short drive to the popular estuary village of Llansteffan, benefiting from its own beach and Castle. The Chalet is well presented and positioned on an elevated location of the well managed holiday park and briefly comprises: open plan lounge/kitchen diner, three bedrooms and shower room. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate this excellent investment opportunity. • Holiday Home • Three Bedrooms • On Site Swimming Pool • Close To Llansteffan • Close To Local Amenities • EPC Rating: Exempt Offers In Excess Of £29,000 COMPUTER-LINKED OFFICES THROUGHOUT WEST WALES and Associated Office in Mayfair, London 8 Dark Gate, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1PT EMAIL: [email protected] TELEPHONE: 01267 236655 LOCATION Llangain is a small but desirable village between the County Town of Carmarthen (4 miles) and the fishing town of Llansteffan (8miles). Llangain retains the charm and character of a rural village with the everyday amenities and benefits of the county town of Carmarthen. The local area benefits from pub, Tafarn Pantydderwen and within easy range of Johnstown with its secondary schools and leisure facilities. DESCRIPTION Three bedroom freehold holiday home situated on a popular holiday park in Llangain and short drive to the popular estuary village of Llansteffan, benefiting from its own beach and Castle. The Chalet is well presented and positioned on an elevated location on a well managed and quiet holiday park which benefits from a pool and play area for the children. Briefly comprises: open plan lounge/kitchen diner, three bedrooms and shower room. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate this excellent investment opportunity. LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER 6'7" x 16'1" (2.00m x 4.90m) Open plan lounge/kitchen diner entered via metal glazed door, two UPVC double glazed windows to front, UPVC double glazed window to side. The kitchen has a range of matching wall and base units, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, stainless steel sink unit and space for fridge. ANOTHER ASPECT HALL Doors leading to all bedrooms and shower room. BEDROOM 1 10'10" x 7'10" (3.31m x 2.38m) UPVC double window to side & wall mounted electric heater. BEDROOM 2 7'11" x 7'11" (2.42m x 2.42m) UPVC double window to side. BEDROOM 3 5'8" x 7'10" (1.72m x 2.38m) UPVC double glazed window to side. SHOWER ROOM Shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, UPVC double window to side, tiled walls and flooring. EXTERNALLY Side garden with patio area, enclosed with a picket fence and enjoying pleasant views across the park. VIEW GENERAL INFORMATION - View: By appointment with the Agents Services: We have not checked or tested any of the Services or Appliances Tenure: Freehold We are advised Tax: Band A We have been advised: The service charge for the park is £121.50 per month.(£1458.00 annually). The park is open throughout the year apart from New Year's Day when it is closed. IMPORTANT NOTICE - WE WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT OUR PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TAKEN WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH A WIDE ANGLE LENS. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If there is any point which is of specific importance to you, please check with us first, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property. We would like to point out that the following items are excluded from the sale of the property: Fitted carpets, curtains and blinds, curtain rods and poles, light fittings, sheds, greenhouses - unless specifically specified in the sales particulars. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise. Services, appliances and equipment referred to in the sales details have not been tested, and no warranty can therefore be given. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. Any areas, measurements or distances are given as a guide only and are not precise. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. OTHER SERVICES OFFERED - WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL BUYERS SHOULD HAVE A SURVEY DONE ON A PROPERTY BEFORE THEY BUY IT. Please ask staff in our office if you would like us to recommend a Surveyor who could undertake this work for you. We can also give you details of professionals who can undertake Conveyancing, or provide Independent Financial Advice OFFER PROCEDURES - All enquiries and negotiations to West Wales Properties: We have an obligation to our vendor clients to ensure that offers made for the property can be substantiated. One of our panel of financial consultants, will speak to you to 'qualify' your offer. SS/SS/04/17/DRAFT These details have been drafted on information provided by the seller and we are awaiting confirmation that they are happy with these details, please check with our offices that you receive an approved set of details before you arrange to view the property especially if you are travelling any distance. OWNERS CONFIRMATION - I/We confirm that I/we have thoroughly checked the sales particulars produced by your agency, and I/we believe them to accurately describe the above property. I/We confirm that there are no restrictive covenants, rights of way or any other outstanding issues that may affect the value or sale of the Property other than those we have declared in your Property Information Questionnaire. I/We confirm that if we alter the property in any way we will inform you immediately in writing of the alterations so that your details can be updated. Signature ........................................................................................................... Date:.................................................................................................................... FLOOR PLAN - Any floor plans provided are included as a service to our customers and are intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate. DO NOT SCALE. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. COMPUTER-LINKED OFFICES THROUGHOUT WEST WALES and Associated Office in Mayfair, London 8 Dark Gate, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 1PT EMAIL: [email protected] TELEPHONE: 01267 236655.
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