A WELL MAINTAINED MODERN FIRST FLOOR PURPOSE BUILT TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT, HAVING SOME PARTICULARLY PRETTY VIEWS, BOTH TO THE FRONT AND REAR, WHILST BEING SET IN THE HEART OF THIS POPULAR CONSERVATION VILLAGE.

Accommodation In Brief
RECESSED PORCH, GROUND FLOOR HALL, FIRST FLOOR LANDING, SITTING ROOM WITH DINING AREA, KITCHEN WITH WALK-IN STOREROOM, TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS BATHROOM, SEALED DOUBLE GLAZING TO WINDOWS, ECONOMY 7 STORAGE HEATING, EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM, COMMUNAL GARDENS. FITTED CARPETS TO REMAIN.

Situation
The property is excellently located in the heart of this Conservation Village which boasts a variety of period properties, Shops, Primary School, Doctor's Surgery, two Churches, Public Houses and a small Hotel/Restaurant. There is also an active Village Hall, floodlit Tennis Courts and Cricket Ground. The surrounding countryside is, quite rightly, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty over which there is a wealth of walks, rides and cycle routes. There is a bus service running through the centre of the village giving access, to the north, to the Cathedral city of Canterbury and also, to the south, to the Channel Tunnel town of Folkestone. Each offers a wide range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities together with main line train services to London. In addition, Sandling Junction main line station and access onto the M20 at Junction 11 are within easy driving distance. Just a little further up the motorway will be found the expanding business town of Ashford with its International rail station providing easy access direct into Europe.

Directions
Heading in a southerly direction along the former B2065 proceed into the centre of the village of Elham going past Browns offices on the lefthand side. Take the next turning on the left and then immediately left again into Pound Lane whereupon Church Walk will be found on the lefthand side.

Description & Construction
This is a modern well maintained, first floor apartment within a two storey block being attractively designed of traditional construction with cavity walls, part shiplap weatherboarding and plain tiled roof slopes. The flat enjoys a good degree of insulation together with sealed double glazing and Economy 7 heating. Particular attention has been paid to details which benefit the retired which include pulleys to each room operating an emergency call system together with power sockets situated approx 3' up from the floor level. This particular apartment does also have the benefit of a stair lift, although this could be removed if not required. The flat is positioned at the end of the block with the sitting room enjoying a particularly attractive outlook across to the Village Green and avenue of trees, whilst the bedrooms benefit from some lovely views across to the Church and the rolling countryside of the Elham Valley in the distance.

Ground Floor

Recessed Porch


Lobby
Stairs lead to first floor. There is also currently a stair lift incorporated if required.

First Floor

Landing
With hatch to insulated roof space.

Sitting Room
Approx 13' 4" x 12' (4.06m x 3.66m) with ornamental fireplace having timber surround and tiled inserts. Sliding patio door set and 'Juliet Balcony'. The outlook is over the rear gardens and, beyond here, an avenue of trees together with the Village Green.

Kitchen
Approx 9' x 6' (2.74m x 1.83m) with range of wall and base units and worktop surfaces over further incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink, automatic washing machine, slot in cooker with extractor hood over, part tiled walls and Dimplex electric wall heater, water softener, fridge/freezer and microwave all to remain. Large walk-in shelved general storage cupboard further contains the lagged copper hot water cylinder and fitted electric immersion.

Bedroom 1
Approx 11' x 10' 5" (3.35m x 3.18m) with range of fitted wardrobe cupboards having louvered doors. Window here provides for some lovely views.

Bedroom 2
Approx 8' 8" x 7' 7" (2.64m x 2.31m) with built-in wardrobe cupboard and again enjoying some lovely views overlooking the garden, Church and Elham Valley in the distance.

Bathroom
Approx 10' 3" x 6' 1" (3.12m x 1.85m) with electric wall heater, extractor fan, part tiled walls, electric heated towel rail, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled low level w.c. and separate tiled shower cubicle. Light/shaver point and obscure glazed window to side.

Outside

Gardens
Communal gardens are positioned to the front and rear of the building. These are principally to the front and laid to areas of lawns, rockeries and colourful shrubbery borders.

Parking
Brick pavia communal parking areas are provided for the flats.

Tenure
Leasehold. Approx. 80 years remaining on a 99 year lease.

Service Charge
Approx. £96.93p per calendar month variable.

Sanctuary Housing
Church Walk is managed by Sanctuary Housing Limited who have considerable experience in providing accommodation and services for the retired. They are responsible for the employment of a Manager (Warden), together with the emergency call system, external repairs and maintenance of grounds, insurance of the building and cleaning and lighting of communal parts. There are communal facilities at a twinned development at Wentworth Close in Lyminge which residents of Church Walk can make use of, if so desired.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage connected. Night storage heating. Water meter.


Council Tax Band 'B' Shepway District Council.