Stephenson House, Hexham

Two bedroom ground floor purpose built apartment in the centre of Hexham for £60,000. This is not a misprint £60,000!!!!

Specifically designed as a retirement complex, the qualifying criteria to buy in the block is being aged fifty five or over. “Railway Housing Association” are a registered charity and housing association who manage the block and retain thirty percent ownership of the flat. Importantly, unlike other conventional shared ownership schemes, no rent is payable on the remaining thirty percent equity.

Located in the heart of Hexham with gas to radiator central heating, complemented by upvc double glazing, this ground floor apartment occupies a slightly elevated position, offering a high degree of privacy with interesting views over surrounding landscape and countryside beyond.

Accessed via a communal hallway, the layout comprises: entrance hall with built in storage cupboard; living room with door to well-appointed kitchen with range of appliances; wet board panelled refitted shower room / WC; main bedroom and second bedroom / dining room. Externally there are communal gardens with sitting areas. Other attractions include secure intercom entry phone system and no onward chain.

Externally the property benefits from communal gardens to the rear of the property with seating and clothes drying areas.

Further information available on request or via the housing association’s website.

Hexham has all of the amenities needed including hospital, train and bus stations, leisure centre, cafés, restaurants, sports clubs and riverside country park. Road links are outstanding to the east and west also as well as doorstep access to Hadrian’s Wall country and the Scottish borders beyond.

INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
Lounge: 12’5 x 11’6 (3.78m x 3.51m)
Kitchen: 12’5 x 6’2 (3.78m x 1.88m)
Bedroom 1: 11’1 x 8’3 (3.38m x 2.51m)
Bedroom 2: 11’7 x 6’3 (3.53m x 1.91m)

PRIMARY SERVICES SUPPLY
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
Broadband: Fibre to cabinet
Mobile Signal / Coverage Blackspot: No
Parking: On Street

MINING
The property is not known to be on a coalfield and not known to be directly impacted by the effect of other mining activity. The North East region is famous for its rich mining heritage and confirmation should be sought from a conveyancer as to its effect on the property, if any.

RESTRICTIONS AND RIGHTS
Restrictions on property? Yes

BUILDING WORKS
Any known ongoing building works in the immediate locality: Yes

ACCESSIBILITY
This property has accessibility adaptations:
• Ramp access to front door
• Wide doorways
• Level internal accommodation
• Lift access to all floors

TENURE
Shared Ownership. It is understood that this property is Shared Ownership. Should you decide to proceed with the purchase of this property, the Tenure and associated details and costs must be verified by your Legal Advisor before you expend costs.
Share For Sale: 70%
Rent Payable on Remaining Share: £0
Service Charge: £150 per month
Any Other Charges/Obligations: Vendor pays into building maintenance fund from the proceeds of the sale (amount related to length of time inhabited)

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A
EPC RATING:  C