2 bed flat for sale

Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich NR13

In summary

No chain. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a 75% shared ownership independent living first floor apartment in this sought after over 55's development of Swallowtail Place. Designed with easy living in mind, there is also no rent to pay on the remaining 25% share. An excellent range of care facilities are available within the building including a café/restaurant and bar, sitting room and meeting space for events and hair salon as well as peace of mind package for all - ensuring there are support staff on site 24/7. The property itself offers a hall entrance with storage, open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen, two ample double bedrooms and walk-in wet room. The private balcony off the reception enjoys excellent views to the front of the building. In addition you will find plenty of communal parking for residents.
Setting the scene

Swallowtail Place is a fantastic over 55's development with a range of facilities open to the general public including the restaurant, along with residents only activities. The main entrance hall is an ideal meet and greet space, with both stairs and a lift leading to the first floor.
The grand tour

Stepping inside the hall entrance, wood effect flooring can be found underfoot for ease of maintenance with under floor heating provided via the building. A built in double cupboard offers useful storage, with space for a washing machine along with the wall mounted central heating system and electric fuse box. There is also another storage cupboard off the hallway as well as intercom entry system. The main living space is open plan with fitted carpet and underfloor heating underfoot in the sitting/dining area and wood effect flooring in the kitchen space. Full height windows and French doors lead out onto the walkout balcony, with a further zoned heating control in the sitting area and spotlighting above. The kitchen itself offers a range of wall and base level units, with tiled splash backs and integrated cooking appliances including an inset electric ceramic hob and eye level electric oven. Space is provided for a fridge freezer. There are two double bedrooms off the hallway both finished with fitted carpet and under floor heating and a window to the front. Completing the property is the spacious wet room/shower room with a white three piece suite including non-slip vinyl flooring underfoot, tile splash backs and a thermostatically controlled twin head rainfall shower.
Find us

Postcode : NR13 3FU
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Virtual tour

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Agents notes

The property is offered on a 75% shared ownership basis, on an original 990 year lease starting in 2023. There is no monthly rent to pay on the remaining 25% share. A monthly service charge in the region of £268.15 is charged for the management of communal space and building, whilst a fee in the region of £155 is charged for peace of mind care via Norse, with furthermore comprehensive care packages available at extra cost. Safford Housing Trust will complete an application process for any potential purchasers which they must qualify for in order to proceed with the purchase.

EPC Rating: B

Location

This sought after location in the village of Acle, with an abundance of amenities and amazing transport links. With regular buses to Norwich and Great Yarmouth, the A47 only a short drive, and the benefit of the train station within a short walk. Local amenities include shops, eateries, and schools up to Secondary level.

Garden

The great outdoors
A range of communal and managed gardens can be found throughout the development, with seating installed for residents to use.