Flat for sale in Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham SP8

A delightful one double bedroom, modern apartment offering well-proportioned accommodation perfect for a first-time buyer, an investment opportunity, or for those looking to downsize in their leisure years. The property is presented to the market with the bonus of no onward chain and with a share of freehold, so you can enjoy a sense of ownership and stability. The property is situated within easy reach of the town centre and mainline train station. The town provides a selection of shops and supermarkets, doctor and dentists surgeries and schooling for all ages plus a leisure centre.

The apartment was built in the mid 1980s and has been a very much cherished and enjoyed home of our seller for the last thirty three years. During this time it has been very well maintained with replacement uPVC double glazed windows and a combination boiler has been installed in 2017 and is regularly serviced. There are excellent storage options that offer practicality and convenience for your belongings. The apartment boasts a convenient parking space for one vehicle, right by the front door and ensures that you always have a place to park. The communal gardens provide a lovely outdoor space to relax and enjoy the fresh air.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this property your own and add your personal touch. Whether you're looking for a first home, a lucrative investment, or a comfortable place to spend your leisure years or even as a lock up and leave base, this flat has the potential to fulfil your needs. Book a viewing now, to avoid missing out on the opportunity to be the next owner.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside

The property is approached from the rear parking along a path to the side, which leads to the front door. This opens into a welcoming entrance hall with two large storage cupboards - one houses the electrics and the other is fitted with slatted shelves and a power point. The large combined sitting and dining room enjoys an outlook to the rear and has an opening to the kitchen. This is fitted with a range of wood units consisting of floor cupboards with drawers and eye level cupboards. There is a good amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and included in the sale is the gas freestanding cooker and fridge/freezer. The boiler is also sited in the kitchen. The well proportioned bedroom overlooks the communal gardens to the front and has a built in wardrobe. The bathroom is fitted with a steel bath, low level WC and table top wash hand basin, which has a mirror above and shaver light/point plus marble tiled flooring.

Outside

Although there is no private garden specifically attached to the flat, the green spaces at the front and rear are maintained by a visiting gardener, and offer scope for small plants or flower pots if desired. There is a grassed area from the parking, which the current owner has used during her time of living here.
The allocated parking space is accessed under the arch and to the right and is located by the path to the front door.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating C
Council Tax Band A
uPVC Double Glazing Throughout
Gas Fired Central Heating from a Combination Boiler with a Water Softener- Installed 2017 and regularly serviced
Mains Drainage
Leasehold - Share of Freehold
Term of Lease - 125 years, created on 03/02/1987
Ground Rent and Maintenance - £300 per annum approx and includes building insurance

Directions

From Gillingham High Street

Leave the office heading towards Shaftesbury. The property will be found on the right hand side, just before the second set of lights - crossroads with Hine Close and Rookery Close. Postcode SP8 4LU