Uvedale Court, Coddenham Road : £160,000
GD Estates are delighted to bring to the market this CHAIN-FREE, well-presented two-bedroom ground-floor retirement flat for the over 55s, located in the highly regarded Uvedale Court in Needham Market. The internal accommodation includes two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a light and airy living room, and a modern bathroom. While offering full independence, the property…
Externally, the development benefits from well maintained communal gardens, with a lawn, pond, and seating areas at the front and communal parking is available for residents and guests, providing ease and convenience. Situated within the same grounds as the renowned Uvedale Hall Care Home, the property also offers the reassurance of emergency pull cords in every room for added safety.
LOCATION Needham Market is extremely well served and offers a variety of local amenities, including a train station with mainline services to London Liverpool Street, several well-regarded public houses, a post office, a football club, and multiple convenience stores. It also benefits from easy access to the A14 trunk road, providing convenient links to the nearby towns of Stowmarket, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and onward connections to London via the M11.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY The property has its own private ground floor entrance, which enters via the wooden door into the spacious internal hallway which provides access to all of the internal accomodation. Large cupboard housing hot water tank and providing storage space. 1x electric panel heater. Intercom system.
LIVING ROOM 15' 1" x 11' 1" (4.62m x 3.4m) Light and airy living room offering ample space for a living room suite and dining table with chairs. A uPVC door provides convenient access to the shared rear garden. The room also features a wooden-framed double-glazed window to the rear aspect and is heated by an electric panel heater and electric fireplace.
KITCHEN 12' 5" x 7' 6" (3.8m x 2.3m) Modern, well-equipped kitchen boasting a range of wall-mounted and under-counter cabinets beneath square-edge granite-effect worktops with complementary tiled splashbacks. Features include an inset sink and 1 1/2 bowl with drainer and mixer tap over, integrated induction hob with extractor fan, electric oven and grill, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. A double-glazed wooden-framed window to the front aspect completes the space.
BEDROOM 1 11' 1" x 10' 9" (3.4m x 3.3m) Spacious double bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes with sliding doors, providing ample storage. The room is fitted with an electric panel heater and a double-glazed wooden-framed window to the rear aspect.
BEDROOM 2 9' 2" x 6' 10" (2.8m x 2.1m) Second bedroom with double glazed wooden framed window to front aspect.
BATHROOM 8' 2" x 6' 10" (2.5m x 2.1m) Featuring a modern three-piece white suite comprising a walk-in shower cubicle with a screen and electric shower, a low-level WC, and a wall-mounted wash hand basin with storage beneath. The bathroom also includes a heated towel rail, water softener and airing cupboard.
EXTERNALLY Externally the development offers extremely well-maintained communal gardens to the fornt and rear. To the front there is a large lawn, pond and seating areas. To the rear the property opens out onto a lawn area with flower beds.
The development also offers communal parking for both residents and guests, ensuring convenience. Additionally, the property is situated within the same grounds as the highly regarded Uvedale Hall Care Home, providing further reassurance and nearby support if needed.
SERVICES Mains services are connected including water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating.
TENURE The property is LEASEHOLD, chain free and offered with vacant posession.
Final confirmation of lease details from seller are pending, but these are believed to be in the region of:
Lease length - 99 years from 1990.
Ground rent - £1,645 per annum.
Service charges - £339 per annum.
LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX BAND Mid Suffolk District Council. Council Tax Band C
AGENTS NOTES In accordance with The Property Ombudsman requirements, you are advised that a member of GD Estates staff (or their family members) are the vendor of this property.
Holding Deposits:
A holding deposit, equal to 1 weeks rent, is payable upon the start of the application.
Successful Applications - any holding deposit will be offset against the Initial Rent and Deposit, with the agreement of the payee.
Fees, payable in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019:
Unpaid Rent: Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please Note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
Lost Key(s) or other Security Device(s): Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (Inc. VAT) for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of Contract £50 (Inc. VAT) per agreed variation. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord´s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents)
Change of Sharer £50 (Inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. (To cover the costs associated with taking landlord´s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.
Early Termination: Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord´s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Deposit:
A deposit equal to 5 weeks rent (6 weeks rent, where the annual rent greater than £50,000.00). The deposit and first month’s rent is payable once the references have been passed and before the tenancy begins.
GD Estates is a member of CMP Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of TPOS (The Property Ombudsman Service), which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent’s website or by contacting the agent directly.
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