Flat for sale in Orchard Walk, Watlington OX49

A bright and spacious first floor apartment in this favoured retirement development situated in the centre of Watlington with attractive communal gardens, resident warden and parking

Tenure : Long Leasehold

Description:

An attractive and bright first floor flat that offers extended views from spacious and well-proportioned rooms.

Although the flat would benefit from some updating it has been well-maintained and provides well-arranged and comfortable accommodation.

There are attractive communal gardens, a private car park and a resident warden is on hand for assistance. The shops and amenities of Watlington High Street are no more than a five-minute level walk from the property.

Watlington

Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.

Outside

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway that provides access to a residents car park. The wardens lodge is adjacent and an archway leads through to the communal gardens and approach to the houses and flats.

Communal Gardens:

Orchard Walk has landscaped communal gardens that include a water feature, open lawned areas and a variety of mature tress and shrubs.

Services

Mains Services: Electricity / Water / Drainage
Heating: Electric heating
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: To be advised

Tenure:

Leasehold: Approximately 88 years unexpired. An age qualification of 55 exists for all occupants of the property.

Maintenance & Service Charge

Approximately £2,000 per annum (includes ground rent, insurance, general maintenance, warden service & garden maintenance).

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: