Royal Close, Basingstoke

The Property
This one double bedroom, ground floor apartment features a well-presented, open plan living/dining room with French doors to an enclosed garden. The open plan space offers room for furnishings and connects to a contemporary kitchen. The kitchen overlooks the garden, benefitting from fitted units, work surfaces, splashback tiling, an integrated oven and hob with an extractor above, as well as further space for appliances. A generous reception hall guides into the home on arrival, including access to a side-facing bathroom, complete with a P-shaped shower-bath. The bedroom is a good size, set to the front of the home.

The Grounds
Enjoy your own garden with this apartment, with direct access from the home, leading to patio space. Enclosed and offering a backdrop with trees, the garden has an area of artificial lawn, border plantings and a storage shed.

Location
Basingstoke is a well-connected town, with the M3 and major roads providing links to London and the south coast. The lively centre features comprehensive shopping facilities, the modern Festival Place a hub of restaurants and commercial chains, including a cinema, pool and gym. Principal parks Eastrop and The War Memorial host annual community events, whilst Basingstoke Leisure Centre provides further recreation. Business parks are clustered through the town, as are a variety of schools for all ages. Commuters are further served by the mainline station, linking to London Waterloo, Bournemouth, Reading and Manchester.

Agent Note
We are advised by the vendor that this leasehold property has circa 116 years remaining on the lease. The ground rent is approximately £150 PA, and there is a total maintenance charge, paid on an ad-hoc basis and usually circa £300PA. The maintenance charge is inclusive of building insurance, which alone is approximately £260 a year. All details should be verified by the purchasing solicitor prior to the exchange of contracts.

Agent's Comments
"This a great property for any first time buyer or investor, which is ready to move into."

Council Tax Band
C