18 Homeforge House

Monmouth NP25 5HA

Guide Price £59,950 .0

AN EASILY MANAGED FIRST FLOOR ONE BEDROOMED RETIREMENT APARTMENT, OCCUPYING A PLEASANT POSITION WITH AN INTERESTING

VIEW EXTENDING OVER PART OF THE TOWN TO THE WOODED HILLS NEAR THE BUCKHOLT.

Particulars. Homeforge House is located just off Goldwire Lane, which in turn is within a five/ten minute leisurely stroll of the main supermarkets and stores of the town as well as the Doctor's surgery and park. Built in the late eighties by one of the recognised leaders in the provision of retirement homes, the property provides 49 apartments of varying one and two bedroom designs, arranged on three levels with a lift and also incorporating a wide selection of excellent communal facilities. In addition a convenience store is literally just across the road from the property. The property affords the following accommodation which has been redecorated virtually throughout: - GROUND FLOOR COMMUNAL ENTRANCE with Foyer, the Office of the House Manageress, Residents' Lounge, Refuse room, Guests' Bedroom and with other communal facilities leading off, including the laundry, lift and stairs. FIRST FLOOR PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL, with coving to ceiling, alarm pull, walk in AIRING CUPBOARD leading off, containing an insulated hot water tank fitted with twin immersions together with a range of adjacent shelving. LIVING ROOM 17' 4'' x 10' 6'' (5.28m x 3.20m), a well proportioned room again equipped with coving to the ceiling together with a range of wall lights. In addition there is an entry phone system, TV aerial and a Dimplex combined night storage heater and convector. Tilt and turn main window overlooking a relatively quiet part of the grounds. Leading off there is an archway giving access to:- FULLY TILED KITCHEN 7' 3'' x 5' 6'' (2.21m x 1.68m), equipped with a laminated range of kitchen units with a basket weave finish and with hardwood trim, comprising stainless steel sink with wall cabinet above, whilst opposite are two further base and wall cupboards. Provision for an electric cooker and a fridge freezer. Vinyl covering to floor. Aidelle extraction fan and fluorescent light fitting. SHOWER ROOM 6' 9'' x 5' 5'' (2.06m x 1.65m), converted originally from a bathroom and now fitted with a walk-in shower within a fully tiled recess and supplied by a Mira Advance thermostatic shower. Close coupled low flush wc, vanity wash basin with a generous sized mirror and a fluorescent light fitting above. Aidelle extraction fan, Dimplex wall mounted fan heater and coving to ceiling. BEDROOM 14' 0'' x 8' 8'' (4.26m x 2.64m), with a range of wall light fittings. Bed light, emergency pull switch, night storage heater, similar view to the living room via a tilt and turn window but also there is a built-in wardrobe range with bi-fold doors. TENURE: Leasehold for an overall term of 125 years at a ground rent of £249.39 (per half year). MAINTENANCE CHARGES: The half yearly maintenance charge levied upon the occupier of this apartment (from 1st September 2015 - 29th February 2016) is £1,277.31. This is paid in 2 sums and includes heating, lighting, cleaning of the communal areas, the maintenance of the structure and it's insurance, the cost of the warden (and all ancillary costs), the sophisticated alarm system, the piped television system, the water & sewerage rates. It should be noted that this is a brief summary and is not an entire list. The owner/occupier of the apartment must be aged 60 years or over and will be responsible for the provision of a digital satellite receiver (if required), paying his/her community charge, the electricity consumed within the apartment, the television licence and the decoration of the apartment itself together with any costs incurred in the occasional usage of the visitor's bedroom. LOCAL AUTHORITY: County Council. Tel: 01633 644644 COUNCIL TAX BAND: B POSTAL CODE: NP25 5HA DIRECTIONS: By car travel down Monnow Street and after crossing the new Monnow Bridge, at traffic lights continue straight on at the crossroads and enter Goldwire Lane. Continue along Goldwire Lane around to the right, whereupon the entrance to Homeforge House will be seen on the right. Park in the visitors section (on right on entering), where you will be met with prior appointment by the Agents. REMARKS: The apartment includes fitted carpets and curtains and while at present the bathroom includes a walk-in shower facility, a bath could be reinstated if one so wished. Please note that some of the images incorporated in these details were taken at an earlier date. A free copy of the EPC is available upon request. VIEWING: Highly recommend but strictly by prior appointment solely with the Agents.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may, however, be available by separate negotiation. A wide angle camera may have been used for some of the images. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. All measurements are approximate.

20 July 2016 P1490