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Retirement
£69,000
2 bed flat for sale
Catherine Cookson Court, South Shields NE332 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC rating: C
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Mortimer Community College 0.5 miles
- Westoe Crown Primary School 0.5 miles
- South Shields Ferry Terminal 1.1 miles
- Newcastle International Ferry Terminal 1.3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- First floor flat (for the over 60's)
- 70% shared ownership
- Two bedrooms
- Immediate vacant possession
- Leasehold 99 years from 19 July 1996
- EPC rating C
- Council tax band B
Situated at the edge of this popular retirement complex (by the access from westoe drive) this first floor flat has been upgraded in the past and includes UPVC double glazing, gas combination central heating and A modern bathroom suite. The purchase price quoted represents 70% of the full market value as the development is for the over 60's. This is A sought after residential location adjoining westoe village and is well placed for easy access to local shops and public transport including A nearby metro station. The development includes A part time warden, communal laundry and guest bedroom. Well worth viewing and available with immediate vacant possession.
Ground Floor
Communal ground floor entrance hall with staircase leading to the first floor flat.
Entrance Hall
Fitted carpet, radiator, door phone entry system, loft hatch, walk in cupboard.
Lounge (Front) (5.29m (17' 4")into bay x 3.65m (12' 0"))
Modern fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth, electric fire, two radiators, dado rail, wall mounted door phone, upvc double glazed bay window, fitted carpet.
Kitchen (4.38m (14' 4") x 1.78m (5' 10"))
A range of white high gloss fitted wall/floor units with complementary inset wall tiling, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washer, electric cooker point, concealed extractor hood, radiator, laminate tile style flooring, fluorescent light, Ideal gas combination central heating boiler, upvc double glazed window.
Bedroom No. 1 (Rear) (3.99m (13' 1") x 2.97m (9' 9"))
A range of fitted wardrobes/overhead cupboards and corner units on two walls, fitted carpet, telephone point, radiator, upvc double glazed window.
Bedroom No. 2 (Front) (3.75m (12' 4") x 3.10m (10' 2"))
Radiator, fitted carpet, upvc double glazed window.
Bathroom/W.C. (2.38m (7' 10") x 1.72m (5' 8"))
White suite comprising a low side panelled bath with overhead chrome plumbed shower and shower screen, vanity wash basin, low level w.c., fully tiled walls, shaver point, ceramic tiled flooring, automatic extractor fan, radiator, walk in shelved cupboard.
Additional Information
We have been advised that property is Leasehold over a term of 99 years from 19 July 1996 and that there is a monthly service charge payable (understood to be £254.03 for the year 2024-2025). Other facilities available at Catherine Cookson Court are as indicated in the Guidance Notes issued by Anchor Housing who reserve the right to approve all new purchasers who must be of retirement age. There is a standard form of lease relating to the flat which gives details of the service charge, sinking fund and other matters relating to the purchase and sale of these retirement flats. The sale price quoted for the property is a fixed price.
At the time of preparing these particulars it is understood that the service charge relates to the warden control, window cleaning, cleaning of communal parts, gardening, central heating maintenance, external repairs, buildings insurance, heating, plumbing and wiring maintenance within the flat, external decoration and internally of communal parts. There are communal grounds around the property and the flat itself overlooks the grounds to the front and rear of the building.
Ground Floor
Communal ground floor entrance hall with staircase leading to the first floor flat.
Entrance Hall
Fitted carpet, radiator, door phone entry system, loft hatch, walk in cupboard.
Lounge (Front) (5.29m (17' 4")into bay x 3.65m (12' 0"))
Modern fireplace surround with marble inset and hearth, electric fire, two radiators, dado rail, wall mounted door phone, upvc double glazed bay window, fitted carpet.
Kitchen (4.38m (14' 4") x 1.78m (5' 10"))
A range of white high gloss fitted wall/floor units with complementary inset wall tiling, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washer, electric cooker point, concealed extractor hood, radiator, laminate tile style flooring, fluorescent light, Ideal gas combination central heating boiler, upvc double glazed window.
Bedroom No. 1 (Rear) (3.99m (13' 1") x 2.97m (9' 9"))
A range of fitted wardrobes/overhead cupboards and corner units on two walls, fitted carpet, telephone point, radiator, upvc double glazed window.
Bedroom No. 2 (Front) (3.75m (12' 4") x 3.10m (10' 2"))
Radiator, fitted carpet, upvc double glazed window.
Bathroom/W.C. (2.38m (7' 10") x 1.72m (5' 8"))
White suite comprising a low side panelled bath with overhead chrome plumbed shower and shower screen, vanity wash basin, low level w.c., fully tiled walls, shaver point, ceramic tiled flooring, automatic extractor fan, radiator, walk in shelved cupboard.
Additional Information
We have been advised that property is Leasehold over a term of 99 years from 19 July 1996 and that there is a monthly service charge payable (understood to be £254.03 for the year 2024-2025). Other facilities available at Catherine Cookson Court are as indicated in the Guidance Notes issued by Anchor Housing who reserve the right to approve all new purchasers who must be of retirement age. There is a standard form of lease relating to the flat which gives details of the service charge, sinking fund and other matters relating to the purchase and sale of these retirement flats. The sale price quoted for the property is a fixed price.
At the time of preparing these particulars it is understood that the service charge relates to the warden control, window cleaning, cleaning of communal parts, gardening, central heating maintenance, external repairs, buildings insurance, heating, plumbing and wiring maintenance within the flat, external decoration and internally of communal parts. There are communal grounds around the property and the flat itself overlooks the grounds to the front and rear of the building.
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Andrew McLean
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