Bungalow for sale in Dove Close, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9

*** 75% older person shared ownership - Full market value is £240,000 with a maximum 75% purchase at this value ***

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this leasehold mid terrace bungalow, situated on a sought after complex in the heart of Capel St. Mary village, which is available for the over 60’s; for purchasing criteria, please see our agent’s note. The bungalow forms part of an over 60’s complex in the heart of the village and comes with communal areas, allocated parking, and wonderful views from the rear garden across fields. The accommodation comprises entrance hall; cloakroom; lounge; kitchen; and two double bedrooms, one of which has a large en-suite wet room.

Agent’s note - purchasing criteria:
- Applicants will need to be over 60 years old.
- Applicants will need to live, work or have family in the area of Capel St. Mary or within Babergh District Council area.
- Applicants will purchase the full 75% share and there will be no rent to pay on the 25% that Orwell retain. The applicant can never own more than 75% and will remain a leaseholder.
- There is a monthly service charge payable for the bungalow of £360.66.

Capel St. Mary is about 2 miles from Dedham Vale, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 6 miles from Ipswich which is served by a wide range of local amenities including shops, hospital, theatre, parks, recreational facilities and train station providing direct links to London Liverpool Station. Capel St Mary's amenities include a Village Hall, three churches, petrol station, restaurant, library, Co-op store, a bakery, hairdresser, newsagent, Post Office, Doctors surgery with pharmacy, Dentist surgery, Garden Centre and The White Horse public house.

There is a large playing field which hosts football pitches, tennis courts, a cricket ground and a bowling green. There is also a children's playground at the same site. The village has a primary school with the nearest high school being in East Bergholt and Suffolk One College in Ipswich. Capel St Mary sits next to the A12 road which links the village to Ipswich and Colchester and there is a regular bus service to both towns from Capel St. Mary. Manningtree train station provides rail links to Colchester and London.

Council tax band: B
EPC Rating: C

Entrance Hall

Built-in cupboard, airing cupboard with gas combi boiler, gas radiator with cover, loft access, and doors to:

Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising low-level WC and hand wash basin with tiled splash back, gas radiator with cover, and obscure window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One (4.06m x 3.78m)

Window to the rear aspect with unspoilt field views, gas radiator with cover, and door through to:

En-Suite Wet Room

The large wet room has a wall mounted shower, low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, part tiled walls, and gas radiator with cover.

Bedroom Two (3.76m x 2.74m)

Window to the front aspect and gas radiator with cover.

Lounge (5.3m x 3.73m)

Window to the rear aspect with unspoilt field views, door opening out to the rear garden, gas radiator with cover, and opening through to:

Kitchen (3.78m x 2.18m)

Fitted with a range of matching eye and base level units, roll edge work surfaces, inset sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, and space for appliances.

Outside

There is a covered frontage with laid to lawn area, flowerbeds, and shrub borders; to the side is one allocated parking space; and to the rear is a patio and stone area with wonderful field views.