1 Bed Flat For Sale Gillingham, SP8

The Property: This wonderful ground floor apartment sits within an early 19th Century period farmhouse which was converted to residential apartments back in 1990. The listed building comprises of 8 apartments with this particular home offering a cosy and elegant feel with features such as newly fitted sash windows and a fireplace with wood burning stove. \r
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The main external door of the building leads into the communal hallway which in turn leads to the front door. A simple but effective hallway brings you into the welcoming apartment with a door leading into the wonderful living and dining space. This room has a generous ceiling height and a large sash window overlooking the communal front lawn. The window seat and fireplace add to the charming elegance of the property. The kitchen is simple enough with good wall and base cupboards and ample work surfaces with sink and drainer. Appliances include the built in electric oven with electric hob and extractor hood above. The kitchen is to include the washing machine, a slimline dishwasher and fridge freezer.\r
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The bedroom is located at the other end of the apartment with another generous sash window - this one overlooking the rear communal garden space. There is a built in airing cupboard as well as storage fitted into the existing but not functioning fireplace - a lovely feature. The bathroom is a good size with bath, low level WC and wash hand basin.\r
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Further Accommodation: Each resident of the building has full use of the 'Guest Accommodation' - two en suite guest bedrooms located on the top floor which are booked on a 'first come, first serve' basis. This is a brilliant way to accommodate friends and family when they come to visit.\r
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Outside: There is a wonderful open communal garden to the front with a large lawn area, various mature trees, hedging and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the surrounding location. As well as the front, there are further gardens to the side and rear - both mainly laid to lawn with hedgerow borders as well as your very own garden shed. Parking is allocated to the apartment with guest spaces available.\r
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Services: The property is connected to mains water and electricity. Drainage via the communal private drainage system. Heating via the wall mounted electric radiators.\r
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Property Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold (1/8 of the Building's Freehold).The lease has an approximate 977 years remaining with the annual service charge currently calculated at approximately £1480.00 - this includes building insurance as well as the general communal maintenance and private communal drainage via septic tank. There is a substantial sinking fund/reserve.\r
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Agents Note: Please note that animals and pets have to be permitted by the directors of Stour Hill House. Some of the external photos were captured in 2022/23.