* Leasehold
* Early Viewing Advised
* Conveniently close to Keswick town centre
* For residents over 55 years of age
* More than realistic price
* Lovely outlook over the River Greta and Fitz park
* To be sold at auction Thursday 7th December 2023
**** to be sold at auction, Thursday 7th December 2023****
Brief Résumé
A comfortable, well - presented one bedroomed apartment in a popular riverside
development. Easy access to lower ground floor. Lovely outlook over the River
Greta and Fitz Park, conveniently close to Keswick town centre. For residents
over 55 years of age. Must be viewed.
Description
Riverside Lodge is a purpose - built development of nineteen apartments,
constructed in 1989 and professionally managed by Anchor Hanover. Residents
must be over 55 years of age and Hanover’s website indicates that cats and
dogs are generally accepted. Services include visiting management staff, a
community alarm system, and a lift to service all floors, although this
apartment is conveniently located on the lower ground floor level. Riverside
Lodge is ideally located close to the town centre and within easy level
walking distance of most local amenities, as well as being directly opposite
the delightful open spaces within Fitz Park which also offers recreational
facilities such as tennis, bowls, croquet, and cafe. Riverside Lodge, as the
name suggests, is situated directly on the bank of the River Greta, which
provides an inspirational outlook over the river to Fitz Park and, with
seasonal changes, mountain views beyond.
This well - presented apartment comprises reception hall, double bedroom with
mirror - fronted wardrobes, living room overlooking the river, and well -
appointed breakfast kitchen also overlooking the river, plus luxury modern
shower room and a walk - in airing cupboard housing the hot - water tank. The
apartment is double glazed, has electric night storage heaters, and emergency
24 - hour call line facility. This apartment enjoys easy access from Station
Road to lower ground floor level, where there is also an adjacent car park for
use by the residents.
Accommodation:
Hall
Entrance door. Storage heater. Access to Living Room, Bedroom, Shower Room and
large walk - in cupboard.
Living Room
Double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river and Fitz Park. Storage
heater. Door to:
Breakfast Kitchen
Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear overlooking the river and Fitz
Park. Base units comprising double and single cupboards, and drawer pack. Two
double wall units. Tall cupboard. Work top. Stainless steel sink with mixer
tap. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for
breakfast table.
Bedroom
Sealed unit double glazed window to the front. Fitted wardrobes. Storage
heater.
Shower Room
Window. Three - piece suite comprising WC, wash basin and double shower cubicle.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric water heating
supplied by tank in airing cupboard. Space heating is provided by electric
storage heaters. The flat is equipped with an emergency 24 - hour call line
which may be activated from individual rooms. A lift serves each floor of the
building, although this is not required for access to this apartment, and an
integrated fire alarm system is installed.
Agent’s Note
Appliances included, mobile phone and broadband results not tested by Edwin
Thompson Property Services Limited.
Qualifications for residency are that residents must be over the age of 55.
Council Tax
The Allerdale Borough Council website identifies the property as being within
Band ‘’C’, and the total Council Tax payable for the year 2022/23 as being
£1, 902. 98.
Tenure and Service Charge
We are informed that the apartment is held on a 99 year Lease from 2010. A
Ground Rent is payable, currently £160 per annum, and a Service Charge of
approximately £163 per month for the year 2023 is payable to cover the cost of
common services, including maintenance and buildings insurance.
Offers
All offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services
Limited.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services
Limited.
Ref: K3180002

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