Icknield Court, Bidford on Avon | Offers in the region of £96,250 | 2 bedroom Retirement Property  

This double glazed purpose built two bedroom retirement bungalow offers economical to maintain and relatively easy to run well looked after accommodation in a popular residential area having open East facing views to the rear across farmland. With retirement in mind the property benefits from mid level power points, panic pull cords, easy contact with a resident warden and a level setting with the village centre not far away.

A requirement of the development is that at least one occupier must be 55 years of age and there is a share of ownership with Orbit Housing Association. The available share represents a 70% proportion with Orbit retaining the remaining 30% in theory and upon completion a new lease is created. Icknield Court also benefits from its own day room and obviously any intending purchaser/s can be as involved in the community as they wish or obviously retain your own privacy. The property benefits from parking and also has recently had a modern fitted shower room/toilet created.

The second bedroom can also be used as a small dining room depending upon any ingoing purchasers own requirements. Bidford on Avon is an attractive riverside village, situated midway between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham, having the ever popular Cotswold Region South of the river and Birmingham with its suburbs further North. Access to the country’s motorway system can be attained via the M40 and M42 at Warwick.

Bidford has its own School, Library, Post Office, Dentist, Health Centre, Bank, Insurance Brokers, Solicitors, Church, Public Houses and General Retail Outlets. There is also a local Butchers, together with Florist and Hot Food Takeaways. Recreational facilities can be found on the meadows, adjacent to the River Avon. The village also benefits from a Budgens Supermarket on the corner of Victoria Road and the main A439, which obviously provides useful day to day provisions from a reasonably central location. The village also benefits from an excellent restaurant known as “The Bridge” where superb freshly cooked food can be enjoyed either lunchtimes or evenings with fabulous views of both the river itself or meadows beyond.

Accommodation briefly comprises:

ON THE GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL: With power points, light point, fitted Dimplex heater, access to the roof space, fitted cloaks cupboard with inner shelving and light point plus additional linen/towel or airing cupboard with pre-lagged cylinder.

SITTING ROOM: 14’7" x 10’2" With coving to ceiling, central light point, power points and TV point, fitted Dimplex heater, full height double glazed sliding patio doors to rear garden with lovely views across open farmland, telephone point and serving hatch to kitchen.

KITCHEN: 11’9" x 7’2" With single drainer stainless steel sink unit, double glazed picture window with tiled window shelf, base cupboards, drawers, part tiled walls, cooker point, power points, roll top work surfaces, heater control unit, central light point, additional wall heater and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

BEDROOM ONE: (Rear) 10’4" x 10’4" With double glazed picture window having superb open views, wall mounted heater, central light point, power points, telephone point, fitted wardrobes with hanging rail and inner shelving, additional four drawer vanity unit, further fitted wardrobes and two bedside cabinets each with three drawers, wall mounted heater control unit.

BEDROOM TWO: (Front) Possible Dining Room. 7’2" x 6’10" With double glazed picture window, power points, central light point, heater control unit, wall mounted heater and pull cord.

SHOWER ROOM: 8’6" x 5’5" With double shower cubicle, tray, sliding patterned door, fully tiled surround, Triton T100E shower, bathing seat, safety rail, two light points, part tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., vanity shelf, fitted wall mirror with light above, heated towel rail, various pull switches, wall mounted Heat Store heater, two Silavent ceiling extractors and recessed storage area with three shelves.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property there is an outside light point with canopy porch approach and bin store with slatted door.

REAR GARDENS: Being sunny and East facing with full width patio, outside cold water tap, light point, raised loose stone area with dwarf wall surround, detached timber shed, central path and delightful open aspect.

The property also benefits from an allotted car parking space and there is also some visitors parking available.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE: We are advised that the property is leasehold with a new 99 year lease being created at the time of completion. There is a monthly service charge which we understand to be approximately £90.00 which covers buildings insurance, external maintenance, any ground rent payable and also the upkeep of any shared areas. This information must be confirmed by the Housing Association themselves

SERVICES: We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. There is no gas connected to the property. Drains and services have not been tested.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All items specifically mentioned in these Sales Particulars are included in the purchase price. Other items may be available, subject to satisfactory separate negotiation.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior telephone appointment made via the Agents on (01789) 778166.

MORTGAGE REQUIREMENT: Should you require a free initial consultation with an Independent Financial Adviser to discuss your mortgage needs, then we would be happy to arrange this upon your behalf, at either your home or the Independent Financial Adviser’s office by day or by night, at a time that suits you best.

HOME INFORMATION PACKS: A copy of the Home Information Pack will be available for inspection at our office at any time.

FREE INITIAL VALUATION: Obviously, buying and selling a property is one of the most important transactions that we ever make and Peter Dickenson, who is a Chartered Surveyor and member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as a fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents would be delighted at your convenience to provide you with a free open market valuation of your property giving advice not only on market conditions, but also the best method of selling and general marketing strategy.

MONEY LAUNDERING: We have in place procedures and controls, which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a customer or client is committing a Money Laundering Offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will, in accordance with our legal responsibilities, disclose this information to the National Criminal Intelligence Service.

DIRECTIONS: : From the Agents High Street Office in Bidford proceed along the High Street passing the Bulls Head Public House on your left hand side. Take the next turn on your right which is Icknield Street and then take the first turn on your left which is Icknield Close. Travel along Icknield Close and then you will take the first turn on your right hand side which leads you to Icknield Court. When approaching the Court itself no. 16 can be found slightly to your right almost directly opposite.