Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley

PRICE: £105,000 FOR A 75% EQUITY SHARE

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A PRICE OF £140,000 FOR 100% OF THE PROPERTY

A delightful two bedroom semi detached bungalow in a very popular village location, convenient for good local amenities including an Aldi, Chemist, Post Office etc and close to the Dearne Valley Parkway and M1 motorway, junction 37 at Birdwell for ease of daily commuting to major centres.

The purchasers will be buying a 75% share in this leasehold property, in joint ownership with the landlords, The Guinness Partnership Housing Association, for those aged 55 and over, in accordance with their lease criteria. Please contact us on 01226 299221 for further details and an appointment to view.

Outside, there are established gardens at the front and rear forming an attractive level plot, the latter being fully enclosed.

The gas centrally heated and UPVC double glazed accommodation comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

PVC DOUBLE GLAZED PORCH with matching entrance door and housing the meters. Inner door with access to the

HALLWAY with loft hatch, covings, dado, central heating radiator with shelf above and a built in shelved store cupboard

LOUNGE 13’10’’ X 10’6’’ located to the front, having a wood effect Adams style fireplace with marble effect surround and hearth to the coal effect gas fire, covings and a central heating radiator

DINING KITCHEN 11’ X 10’3’’ with fitted range of floor and wall mounted storage units having wood trims and oak effect worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, there are tiled surrounds, a freestanding electric cooker, plumbing facilities for an automatic clothes washer, central heating radiator and composite external door

FRONT BEDROOM ONE 10’9’’ X 10’7’’ including the fitted furniture consisting of two double wardrobes, two with mirrored door fronts, dressing unit with drawers and mirrors, twin bedside nest of drawers, built in store cupboard with shelving, covings and a central heating radiator

REAR BEDROOM TWO 11’1’’ X 7’5’’ having a fitted double wardrobe, two 3 height nest of drawers, ceiling rose, covings and a central heating radiator

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM 7’9’’ X 6’9’’ with suite comprising of a large corner shower cubicle with a Triton electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC, fitted cylinder cupboard with immersion heater, extractor fan, mirror fronted wall cupboard and a central heating radiator

OUTSIDE

The property has an open plan lawned front garden which extends to one gable. At the rear of the property there is an enclosed lawned rear garden with central footpath and a timber shed which is included in the sale. Side hand gate. Dry verges. External lights to the front and rear.

The property is pleasantly positioned on this level plot, forming established gardens with mature evergreen bushes and shrubs, in the rear garden.

GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT ON 01226 299221

TENURE

Leasehold. The property forms part of this now well established development, in joint ownership with the landlords, The Guinness Partnership Housing Association, for those aged 55 and over, available subject to compliance with criteria within their lease. We understand that the lease is for a term of 99 years from 1992, therefore approximately 67 years remain. Service charge of £139.46 per month currently payable.

CENTRAL HEATING

The property has a gas fired central heating system served by a wall mounted Vaillant boiler located in the kitchen.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Kindly note that the carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included in the sale. Some electric kitchen appliances and some furniture in the property may be available by separate negotiation. Only the items specifically mentioned within these particulars are included.

TRAVELLING

Proceed out of Barnsley on the A61 Sheffield Road, along Upper Sheffield Road, through Worsbrough and almost completely through Birdwell. Proceeding on the main Sheffield Road through the village of Birdwell, pass the junctions with Worsbrough Road and Chapel Street. Just after Rockingham Street, take the next turning right onto Rockingham Close. Continue forward and take the next turning right and then left. Number 53 Rockingham Close is located towards the head of the cul-de-sac. Our sale board will help to identify the property.

Alternatively, if proceeding from junction 36 of the M1 motorway close to the A6195 Dearne Valley Parkway, take the A61 Sheffield Road towards Barnsley. Pass the Aldi and the junction with The Walk. Take the next turning left onto Rockingham Close. Proceed into the development, turning right and then left. Number 53 Rockingham Close is located along on the left hand side towards the head of the cul-de-sac and can be identified by our sale board.

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