Ruskin Road, Banbury

A rare opportunity to acquire a ground floor two bedroom retirement apartment opening directly onto the garden

Situation - BANBURY is conveniently located only two miles from Junction 11 of the M40, putting Oxford (23 miles), Birmingham (43 miles), London (78 miles) and of course the rest of the motorway network within easy reach. There are regular trains from Banbury to London Marylebone (55 mins) and Birmingham Snow Hill (55 mins). Birmingham International airport is 42 miles away for UK, European and New York flights. Some very attractive countryside surrounds and many places of historical interest are within easy reach.

A floorplan has been prepared to show the dimensions and layout of the property as detailed below. Some of the main features are as follows:

* Stanbridge House is a modern retirement development located within walking distance of the town centre. It offers a range of communal facilities together with care and support services if required. It is available to those aged 55 years and over. Only 10 of the apartments are privately owned therefore this represents a rare opportunity as the remainder are rented. Please note that although we are offering a 75% share of the property there is no rent payable on the remaining 25%.

* The spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment is very well positioned with direct access to the rear garden. There are lovely landscaped gardens to the rear with a southwesterly aspect featuring a beautiful mature Oak tree as a centrepiece. The apartment is well equipped and complemented by gas underfloor heating, modern kitchen and wet room.

* A rare opportunity to buy one of these spacious two bedroom retirement apartments within walking distance of the town and hospital.

* An exceptional range of communal facilities and landscaped southwesterly facing garden to the rear.

* Large hall with built-in storage cupboard and intercom.

* Sitting room with patio doors opening onto the rear garden and open access to the kitchen.

* Kitchen fitted with a range of wood effect units incorporating a built-in eye level oven, separate hob and extractor, space for fridge/freezer.

* Two double bedrooms.

* Wet room with walk-in shower area, wash hand basin and WC, half tiled walls, heated towel rail.

* Gas underflooor heating and double glazing.

* An exceptional range of communal facilities including lift, very large communal residents lounge and kitchenette, laundry, guest suite, ICT room, further lounge, hair salon, mobility scooter store and charging area, southwest facing landscaped gardens featuring a beautiful mature Oak Tree. A wide range of social activities are available.

Services - All mains services are connected.

Leasehold Details - The property is held on a 125 year lease which commenced in 2012. There is a monthly service charge of £450.99 which includes gas and water usage, maintenance of communal areas, core manager costs and building insurance. * There is an additional peace of mind charge of £67.20 per month which covers extra care for the provision of night staff 10pm - 7am 365 days per annum, emergency assistance of outside staff 24 hours a day and emergency personal care and assistance in communal areas and during activities.

Local Authority - Cherwell District Council. Council tax band C.

Viewing - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners.

Epc - A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.