Offers Over £165,000
Hammonds, Queens Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent
1 bedroom flat for sale
Description
9 Hammonds is a deceptively spacious ex local authority apartment situated within a purpose-built building with a secure front ‘buzzer’ entry to just 4 apartments. Considered to be in good decorative order throughout and offering a convenient location, benefitting from uPVC double glazed windows throughout and well-proportioned accommodation. A new kitchen was fitted in 2020 and the cupboards still have the plastic protective covering on. Both the bedroom and living room have large windows overlooking the pretty communal garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with planted area, and mature rear boundary screening. The property comprises of 1 bedroom, utility room, sitting/dining room, bathroom and kitchen. To the side of the buildings there is a driveway leading to the designated parking for Hammonds residents only.
Situation
A convenient location within walking distance of the bustling and popular village of Hawkhurst centred around the historic Colonnade of shops, and offering a comprehensive range of facilities, including a Waitrose and Tesco, a Kino digital cinema and a variety of nearby schooling. The property is set within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area and is only about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is easy access to major road networks, including the A21 and to many local attractions including Bedgebury Pinetum, Bewl Water, a number of vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks.
Ground Floor:
Communal Entrance Hall – Via a buzzer entry system, served by a part glazed entrance door. Access through to a glazed back door leading into the communal garden and giving access to the residents parking. Staircase leading up to the: -
First Floor:
Shared Landing – Windows to front and rear. There is a private lockable cupboard on the landing to the side of the entrance door which houses the gas and electricity meters for this apartment. Entrance door to the apartment: -
Wide Entrance Hall: - with smoke alarm, spotlight track, laminate wooden flooring and wall mounted Central Heating and Hot Water control panel/thermostat, and doors leading to:
Airing/storage cupboard: – providing useful storage space, complete with shelving and radiator.
Utility Room - Double-glazed high-level windows, pendant light. Ideal wall mounted fired combination boiler (installed 2020 and last serviced in June 2023), radiator, complete with plumbing for washing machine with worktop above providing space for tumble dryer. Laminate wooden flooring.
Bathroom: - Frosted double glazed window to the front, and vinyl flooring. White suite comprising “L Shaped” bath with standard and rainfall shower heads and folding shower screen above, wash basin set into a grey high gloss faced vanity unit, and low-level WC. Easy maintenance PVC wall cladding around bath area and splashbacks. Heated chrome towel rail. Grey high gloss wall mounted storage cupboard, and ceiling spotlights.
Kitchen: - Double glazed window, with a tiled window sill to front with a pleasant outlook, with blind as fitted. Single drainer sink unit with mixer combination taps. Fitted in range of grey high gloss faced units with a combination of high and low-level wall, base and drawer units, and Formica worktops. Integrated slim line dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. Built in electric oven/grill with Bosch induction hob above. We understand that the kitchen was fitted in 2020 and the units still have the plastic protective covering on. Dimmer switches for under cabinet lighting, plus feature industrial ceiling lights. Vinyl flooring
Sitting / Dining Room: - Double glazed windows to rear with painted tiled window sill and radiator underneath, overlooking the pretty communal gardens, which comprises mature trees and screening. Space for small table, grey fitted carpet, wi-fi line and TV point.
Bedroom: - TV Point, double glazed windows with tiled windowsill, and radiator underneath overlooking the communal gardens, which comprises mature trees and screening. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Grey fitted carpet, and loft access hatch.
Externally
Parking area – The driveway and access is situated to the left of the building, providing a tarmac parking area for Hammonds residents only. Communal gardens, mainly laid to lawn, and bin store area.
Agents Notes: -
Council – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council / Council Tax Band B
In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identify and their financial situation in order to proceed.
Tenure:- Leasehold
Date:- 125 years from and including 1 April 2019
Ground Rent £200.00 per annum
Service charge about £111.00 per month part of which is taken into an existing sinking fund for on going maintenance etc.
Freeholder: TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING (Registered Society No. 30167R) of Monson House, 1 Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LQ.
Tenure: Leasehold (125 years)
Ground Rent: £200 per year
Service Charge: £111 per month
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
9 Hammonds is a deceptively spacious ex local authority apartment situated within a purpose-built building with a secure front ‘buzzer’ entry to just 4 apartments. Considered to be in good decorative order throughout and offering a convenient location, benefitting from uPVC double glazed windows throughout and well-proportioned accommodation. A new kitchen was fitted in 2020 and the cupboards still have the plastic protective covering on. Both the bedroom and living room have large windows overlooking the pretty communal garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with planted area, and mature rear boundary screening. The property comprises of 1 bedroom, utility room, sitting/dining room, bathroom and kitchen. To the side of the buildings there is a driveway leading to the designated parking for Hammonds residents only.
Situation
A convenient location within walking distance of the bustling and popular village of Hawkhurst centred around the historic Colonnade of shops, and offering a comprehensive range of facilities, including a Waitrose and Tesco, a Kino digital cinema and a variety of nearby schooling. The property is set within the favoured Cranbrook School Catchment Area and is only about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is easy access to major road networks, including the A21 and to many local attractions including Bedgebury Pinetum, Bewl Water, a number of vineyards, castles and historic woodland walks.
Ground Floor:
Communal Entrance Hall – Via a buzzer entry system, served by a part glazed entrance door. Access through to a glazed back door leading into the communal garden and giving access to the residents parking. Staircase leading up to the: -
First Floor:
Shared Landing – Windows to front and rear. There is a private lockable cupboard on the landing to the side of the entrance door which houses the gas and electricity meters for this apartment. Entrance door to the apartment: -
Wide Entrance Hall: - with smoke alarm, spotlight track, laminate wooden flooring and wall mounted Central Heating and Hot Water control panel/thermostat, and doors leading to:
Airing/storage cupboard: – providing useful storage space, complete with shelving and radiator.
Utility Room - Double-glazed high-level windows, pendant light. Ideal wall mounted fired combination boiler (installed 2020 and last serviced in June 2023), radiator, complete with plumbing for washing machine with worktop above providing space for tumble dryer. Laminate wooden flooring.
Bathroom: - Frosted double glazed window to the front, and vinyl flooring. White suite comprising “L Shaped” bath with standard and rainfall shower heads and folding shower screen above, wash basin set into a grey high gloss faced vanity unit, and low-level WC. Easy maintenance PVC wall cladding around bath area and splashbacks. Heated chrome towel rail. Grey high gloss wall mounted storage cupboard, and ceiling spotlights.
Kitchen: - Double glazed window, with a tiled window sill to front with a pleasant outlook, with blind as fitted. Single drainer sink unit with mixer combination taps. Fitted in range of grey high gloss faced units with a combination of high and low-level wall, base and drawer units, and Formica worktops. Integrated slim line dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. Built in electric oven/grill with Bosch induction hob above. We understand that the kitchen was fitted in 2020 and the units still have the plastic protective covering on. Dimmer switches for under cabinet lighting, plus feature industrial ceiling lights. Vinyl flooring
Sitting / Dining Room: - Double glazed windows to rear with painted tiled window sill and radiator underneath, overlooking the pretty communal gardens, which comprises mature trees and screening. Space for small table, grey fitted carpet, wi-fi line and TV point.
Bedroom: - TV Point, double glazed windows with tiled windowsill, and radiator underneath overlooking the communal gardens, which comprises mature trees and screening. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Grey fitted carpet, and loft access hatch.
Externally
Parking area – The driveway and access is situated to the left of the building, providing a tarmac parking area for Hammonds residents only. Communal gardens, mainly laid to lawn, and bin store area.
Agents Notes: -
Council – Tunbridge Wells Borough Council / Council Tax Band B
In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identify and their financial situation in order to proceed.
Tenure:- Leasehold
Date:- 125 years from and including 1 April 2019
Ground Rent £200.00 per annum
Service charge about £111.00 per month part of which is taken into an existing sinking fund for on going maintenance etc.
Freeholder: TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING (Registered Society No. 30167R) of Monson House, 1 Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1LQ.
Tenure: Leasehold (125 years)
Ground Rent: £200 per year
Service Charge: £111 per month
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
Reference: RS1790
