Offers in region of
£189,950
2 bed flat for saleThe Parade, Carmarthen SA31
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Gerald R Vaughan
.gif)
About this property
Views over lower tywi valley towards llangunnor.
Purpose built second floor retirement apartment.
First time on the open market.
2 double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes.
Lounge/dining room. No forward chain.
Underfloor heating.
PVCu double glazed windows.
Walking distance carmarthen town centre.
Private communal car parking and garden.
Walking distance doctors surgeries, public library and town centre.
A very well presented 2 double bedroomed second floor retirement apartment (60 years of age or over) enjoying a sunny south easterly aspect overlooking the lower Tywi valley enjoying views towards Llangunnor being 1 of 49 purpose built units (2003) specifically designed for the actively retired situated fronting onto 'The Parade' and 'North Parade' within a level walking distance of the Doctors Surgeries, Public Library and readily available facilities and services that are available at the centre of the County and Market town of Carmarthen.
The development has the benefit of private communal car parking, communal landscaped garden and is managed by a Non-Resident House Manager (9am - 4pm Monday to Friday). Residents have the benefit of the use of the Residents Lounge, Residents Conservatory, Guest Suite (subject to availability and booking) and Laundry Room with each apartment having a door video entry telephone and all the apartments are approached via communal hallways and landing areas with the first, second and third floor apartments serviced by 2 lifts and 3 stairwells.
Reception Hall (21' 5'' (6.52m) in depth)
With light oak veneered entrance door. Burglar alarm keypad. 'Panic' button. Boarded bamboo flooring. Recessed downlighting. Mains smoke alarm. 2 Power points. 'Fermax' door entry telephone. C/h underfloor heating room thermostat (hall and bathroom).
Built-In Boiler Cupboard Off
With underfloor heating manifold. 'Aztec' electric central heating boiler. C/h timer control. Pre-lagged pressurised hot water cylinder. Electricity consumer unit.
Built-In Store Cupboard
Bathroom (8' 6'' x 5' 8'' (2.59m x 1.73m) overall)
Slightly 'L' shaped with ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls. 3 Piece suite in white comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled corner bath with plumbed-in shower over and shower screen. 2 Wall mounted bathroom cabinets - 1 with electric light. Chrome towel warmer ladder radiator. Trickle vent.
Side Bedroom 1 (11' 5'' x 9' 8'' (3.48m x 2.94m))
With fitted bedroom suite. TV and telephone points. 6 Power points. PVCu double glazed sash window. Underfloor heating room thermostat.
Side Bedroom 2 (12' x 11' 11'' (3.65m x 3.63m) overall)
To include the fitted bedroom suite. TV and telephone points. 6 Power points. Underfloor heating room thermostat. PVCu double glazed sash window.
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room (12' 5'' x 7' 9'' (3.78m x 2.36m))
With ceramic tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Mains smoke alarm. Recessed downlighting. Underfloor heating room thermostat. 8 Power points plus fused point. Range of fitted base and eye level kitchen units with granite work surfaces incorporating a sink unit, 'Neff' ceramic hob, 'Neff' cookerhood, intergrated 'Neff' dishwasher, pan drawers, Built-in 'Neff' oven, 'Neff' microwave oven, breakfast bar and larder unit. Trickle vent. Mains smoke alarm. Opening to
Lounge/Dining Room (21' 11'' x 12' 5'' (6.68m x 3.78m))
With electric fire to feature surround. Recessed downlighting. Mains smoke alarm. Double aspect. Underfloor heating room thermostat. 2 Wall light fittings. TV and telephone points. 10 Power points. 2 PVCu double glazed windows and PVCu double glazed double French doors to the railed balcony from which views are enjoyed over the lower Tywi valley towards Llangunnor.
Railed Balcony (7' 6'' x 2' 11'' (2.28m x 0.89m))
With views over the lower Tywi valley towards Llangunnor.
Externally
Communal car parking and landscaped garden covered by CCTV.
Lease: -
The apartment is held under the residue of the terms of a 125 year lease that commenced on the 1st July 2003.
Service Charge: -
Payable half yearly in advance on the 1st January and 1st July (currently £1,151.11p for the period 1st January to 30th June 2025) to include the cleaning/maintenance of all communal areas including the garden, parking areas, lifts, stairwells, buildings insurance, use of the communal laundry room, maintenance/upkeep of CCTV, external lighting and controlled door entry systems etc. Residents are responsible for their own electricity, heating, telephone, water rates, council tax charges and own home Contents Insurance which appertain to their own particular apartment.
Ground Rent: -
£600 payable half yearly in advance on the 1st January and the 1st July (£1,200 per year)
Zoopla insights
Sign in and gain expert analysis to make informed decisions
More information
Tenure
Leasehold (103 years)
Service charge
£2,300 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£1,200
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 10 years