Drake Lane, Dursley
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
- IN BEAUTIFULLY CONVERTED EDWARDIAN DETACHED HOUSE
- SET IN RETIREMENT VILLAGE FOR THE OVER 55's
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, MASTER HAVING EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
- FURNISHED AND WELL PRESENTED
- COMMUNAL AREAS INCLUDING FIRST FLOOR BALCONY WITH VIEWS
- COMMUNAL GARDENS
- RESIDENTS PARKING
- ENERGY RATING: TBC
Description
Situation - This apartment is located in 'Woodlands' on Drake Lane, which is within a few minutes walk of Dursley town centre. This development is in a semi-rural position with outstanding views towards Cam and Dursley and towards the surrounding woodlands. Dursley town centre has a range of shopping facilities including: Sainsbury's supermarket along with library, swimming pool, sports hall and 18 hole golf course at the nearby Stinchcombe Hill, dentists and doctors surgeries, churches and public houses. Dursley is well placed for travel throughout the south west including the larger centres of Cheltenham and Bristol via the A38 and M5/M4 motorway network. The adjoining village of Cam has a 'Park and Ride' railway station with regular services to Gloucester and Bristol with onward connections to the national rail network.
Directions - From Dursley town centre proceed out of town through Castle Street passing Sainsbury's supermarket on the left hand side and continue to the Town Hall, turning left into Long Street, proceed to the bottom of the incline and take the first left and follow the road as it bends sharply to the right hand side, taking the first turning on the left hand side into Drake Lane, continue a further 100 metres and follow the road upwards and upon reaching the care home turn right and proceed towards the detached red brick Edwardian building and parking is located to the front of the property.
Description - This unique penthouse apartment is situated in this large attractive Edwardian house, which was converted to retirement apartments for the over 55s and offers superior and unique properties in this sought after location on the outskirts of Dursley town. This luxury retirement development is situated in well kept communal gardens. The property is next to The Hollies Care Centre and the owners offer many services including cleaning, laundry and meal services upon request (charges will apply - please contact the Care Home for details). There is a large communal entrance hallway which is furnished and finished to a high standard. There is also wheelchair friendly access from the outside of the property leading into the communal entrance hallway. The apartment has direct access via a lift which enters the private entrance hall, in addition there is stairs if preferred. This leads to spacious living room with spiral staircase leading to the tower conservatory and roof garden. There is a fitted kitchen and study, The master bedroom has a dressing room off and en suite shower room, bedroom two has a range of fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom/second WC is well fitted. The property must be seen to be fully appreciated and we would suggest viewing at your earliest opportunity.
The Accommodation -
Shared Entrance Hall - Leading to lift and stairs to apartment.
Private Entrance Hall - With radiator, stairs, lift, airing cupboard with central heating boiler and intercom.
Lounge/Dining Room - 7.4m x 4.8m widening to 5.9m (24'3" x 15'8" wideni - Having part vaulted ceiling, attractive bay window with view, two further windows, radiator, laminated flooring, spiral staircase to tower and opening to:-
Study - 4.72m x 2.3m narrowing to 1.1m (15'5" x 7'6" narro - Having roof light, radiator, laminate flooring, window to side.
Kitchen - 2.9mx 2.7m (9'6"x 8'10") - Having attractive range of wall and base units with laminated work surfaces, inset electric hob, built-in oven with cooker hood, sink unit integrated fridge and freezer, inset enamel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit,integrated washing machine and dishwasher , two velux windows, radiator.
Bedroom One - 4.1m x 3.8m plus door recess (13'5" x 12'5" plus d - Having fitted wardrobes, under eaves storage cupboard, radiator, double glazed window and opening to:
Dressing Room - 2.28m x 2.3m (7'5" x 7'6") - Having a range of wardrobes, drawer units and dressing table.
En Suite Shower Room - Having large shower cubicle with mixer shower, tiled floor, wash hand basin, WC, stainless steel towel rail, tiled floor and walls.
Bedroom Two - 2.92m (max) x 2.73m (9'6" (max) x 8'11") - Having fitted wardrobes, roof light, two windows to side.
Bathroom - Having panelled bath with mixer shower attachment, tiled flooring, towel rail, wash hand basin, low level WC, light tube.
Tower/Conservatory - Having spiral staircase from lounge, glazed surround with outstanding views, door to roof garden with astro turf, glazed balcony and views.
Externally - The development is approached via a long driveway with large well maintained grounds giving access to The Hollies and The Woodlands. The residents parking is to the front of the property and use of the well kept communal gardens is included. Disabled access is located via a ramp to the side of the property if required.
Agent Notes - Gas fired radiator central heating.
Tenure: Leasehold - Lease 125 years from 1st January 2009
Property is subject to probate which has been granted.
Ground rent : £275 pa - 2034
Management Charge: £4320.00 pa reviewed on a cost based review annually.
Services: All mains services are connected.
Please note that 10% of the sale price on re-sale will be payable to the Freeholder.
Council Tax Band C: (£2098.30 payable).
Flood risk area and flooded in last 5 years
Restrictions/covenants Age 55
Broadband: Fibre to the Premises: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
For mobile signal and wireless broadband: Please see for more information
Viewing - By appointment with the owner's sole agents as over.
Financial Services - We may offer prospective purchasers' financial advice in order to assist the progress of the sale. Bennett Jones Partnership introduces only to Kingsbridge Independent Mortgage Advice and if so, may be paid an introductory commission which averages £128.00.
Brochures
Drake Lane, DursleyBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Lift access
Drake Lane, Dursley
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Cam & Dursley Station2.4 miles
- Stonehouse Station5.3 miles
About the agent
The Bennett Jones Partnership was established in July 1990, in the depth of recession and hardly a good time for a professional property practice to start up. However our agency has gone from strength to strength every year, having focused upon our objective as an independent local agent offering a reliable and personal service to our clients.
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