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£325,000

2 bed flat for sale
War Memorial Place, Henley-On-Thames RG9

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Retirement
  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

Philip Booth Esq.

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About this property

  • 2 Bedroom ground floor retirement flat

  • Double glazed throughout

  • Sitting room with doors to outside

  • Bathroom with walk-in shower

  • Patio garden ideal for pot gardening

  • Single garage in a nearby block

  • Communal residents' lounge

  • 24 hour emergency call system

  • Well tended communal gardens

A delightful 2-bedroom ground floor retirement flat with a private entrance, situated in this tranquil, purpose built development, approx 1 mile from Henley town centre, with the benefit of a regular 'Handy Bus' service to the shops. The flat has a sitting room with doors to a patio, a modern kitchen and bathroom and a garage in a nearby block. No onward chain.

Accommodation

An exceptional 2-bedroom ground-floor retirement flat with its own private entrance. The flat has been completely refurbished by the present owner and is presented in good condition throughout. All appliances, carpets and curtains/blinds are included and the flat is 'move-in ready'.

The flat is carpeted throughout, except the kitchen and bathroom that have vinyl flooring. The reception room, hall and bedrooms all have modern, programmable electric heaters. War Memorial Place offers high quality independent living and benefits from emergency pull-cords in every room.

The private front door opens into a generous reception room with newly fitted sliding doors out to private patio. Fitted with a neutral carpet, a dado rail, fitted shelving, wall mounted lights and central light point. This is a lovely bright room, with views across the lawn to the 'War Memorial'.

The kitchen features a range of modern, wood effect, fitted wall and base units with under cabinet lighting and Duropal work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink under the window. Appliances include a Bosch fridge freezer, a slimline integrated dishwasher and washer dryer, a Neff ceramic hob (with tiled splash back), electric fan oven, a microwave oven and extractor fan. There is also a low level kick-plate heater.

Bedrooms 1 and 2 are double bedrooms with double mirrored wardrobes. Bedroom 2 also has fitted shelving and views across the lawn and 'War Memorial'.

The bathroom has a modern shower with seat, a wash hand basin, a wall mounted mirrored cabinet, a heated towel rail, a low level w.c., a glass shelving unit and a window with obscure glass. In the hallway outside the bathroom there is a large airing cupboard with shelving housing the hot water tank.

Outside
The flat has a patio area with outside storage, ideal for gardening in pots and with space to have some garden furniture. The patio faces east and overlooks the communal garden and the 'War Memorial'. There are extensive lawns and an enclosed rose garden with a patio leading from the communal residents' lounge where the resident-organised coffee mornings and other social activities are held.

There is a single garage located in a nearby block.

Ample parking within the residents' car park.

Location

Living in War Memorial Place
War Memorial Place is a popular retirement development, situated just off the Harpsden Road to the south of Henley town centre. There is a bus stop just metres away with a regular bus service to Henley town centre. The development has a communal residents lounge and Rose Garden.

There is a Tesco superstore approximately 1/4 of a mile away, Smarts Fish Bar, which is very popular with Henley residents and the Three Horseshoes pub are both within walking distance.

Henley has a wide selection of shops, including a Waitrose supermarket; there are boutiques, a cinema, a theatre, excellent pubs and restaurants, a bustling market every Thursday and good schools for all ages. The commuter is well provided for with the M4/M40 giving access to London, Heathrow, West Country and Midlands. Henley Station has direct links with London Paddington (via Twyford TfL Elizabeth Line) 55 minutes.

Reading – 7 miles
Maidenhead M4 Junction 8/9 – 11 miles
London Heathrow – 25 miles
London West End – 36 miles

Leisure
River pursuits and the world famous Royal Regatta. Henley Festival of Arts. Marina facilities at Harleyford and Wargrave. Henley Golf Club, Badgemore Park Golf Club. Superb walking and riding in the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty.

Henley Leisure Centre is located near Gillotts School and provides an indoor swimming pool, gym and exercise studios.

Leasehold: 99 years from 1989
Service charge: £57.56 per week.

Estate Manager
First Port On site Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm
On site Office Minimum Age - 60 years or if a couple, one of 55 years plus

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (63 years)

  • Service charge

    £2,993 per year

  • Council tax band

    E

  • Ground rent

    £196

  • Ground rent date of next review

  • Ground rent review period

    Every 6 years

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