* Over 55's retirement apartment
* One double bedroom
* Living/dining room
* Shower room
* First floor with lift/stairs
* Views over - looking the canal
* Security entry system
* Canal walks to town
* Residents parking
* No onward chain
One double bedroom first floor apartment enjoying views over the Kennet and
Avon canal offering riverside living and just a short walk into town. Mallard
Court is a well maintained and comfortable over 55's development with House
Manager and other benefits including communal lounge and parking. The
accommodation consists of communal security entry system with automatic door,
communal area, lift to first floor, through personal front door to hall, large
store/airing cupboard, living/dining room with window to front with views
over - looking the canal, kitchen, bedroom with window to front and built in
wardrobe and shower room room. Benefits include UPVC double glazing, Economy 7
heating, and no onward chain.
_Location_
The pretty market town of Newbury offers a wide range of shopping facilities
including a twice weekly local market, pedestrianised high street with local
and national retail stores and major grocery outlets. There is a variety of
cafes, restaurants and bars, a multi - screen cinema and the historic Corn
Exchange theatre.
_Accommodation_
The accommodation is accessed via the communal front door with security entry
system into the communal entrance hall. There is a lift to the left hand side
and stairs to the right. Take the lift/stairs to the first floor where No. 35
is directly to your left hand side.
_First floor_
Through own entrance to personal hallway with large airing cupboard housing
hot water tank and storage. Lounge/dining room and double bedroom with double
built - in wardrobe. Both rooms have front facing aspects with views over the
Kennet & Avon canal. Kitchen to the rear and bathroom completes the
accommodation.
_Apartment facilities_
Electric heating, recently installed double glazing and a pull cord for the 24
hour alarm system.
_Communal facilities_
Laundry room, communal lounge, residents bedroom suite for visitors (on a
bookable basis) and on site warden with 24 hour emergency care line system.
_Outside_
_Parking_
There is a parking area for the residents but no allocation.
_Gardens_
The beautifully kept gardens are currently laid to lawn with flower and shrub
borders, neat hedging and a few trees surrounding the development.
_Lease details & maintenance charges_
Lease: 199 years from 1997.
Ground rent: £300 p. a.
Maintenance & management charges: £2, 400 p. a.
_Services & council tax_
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. The
property is in Band B. Current charge for 2022 - 2023 is: £1, 605. 71. Telephone
West Berkshire Council on:
_directions_
From Downer & Co. 's office in Cheap Street continue round into Market Street.
At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Bartholomew Street. At the
first mini - roundabout turn right into Craven Road and continue, taking the
second turning right into Kennet Road towards the canal. From the t - junction,
with the canal in front of you, turn left and Mallard Court can be found after
a short distance on the left hand side. Once within the development No. 8 can
be found in the first block on your left hand side overlooking the canal.
_Property misdescriptions act 1991_
The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a
guide only. These particulars should not be relied upon as accurately
describing any of the specific matters described by any order under the
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. This information does not constitute a
contract or warranty. The dimensions given on plans are subject to minor
variations and are not intended to be used for carpet sizes, appliance sizes
or items of furniture. We would like to point out that all photographs are
taken with a wide angle lens and any fitted appliances have not been tested.

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