LOCATION
Balsall Common is a popular village located within easy reach of Coventry, Solihull and Kenilworth. It has excellent links to trains, airports, major roads and is serviced by local bus routes. The village provides all the amenities in the centre that you require including dentists, opticians, a large medical centre, as well as a number of cafes and a selection of popular branded mini-supermarkets. Knights Court is only a short walk to the village centre and the bus stop is close by.
KNIGHTS COURT
Ginger are pleased to offer this well presented and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment within Knights Court set in the heart of Balsall Common village. The property offers generous accommodation with independent retirement living at heart.
Knights Court is a popular development for retired independent people enjoying the benefit of a friendly community atmosphere. A lovely apartment with a number of communal areas including a communal lounge for socialising with like-minded people, a communal kitchen, when you just need a cup of tea close by or for the coffee mornings, plus a communal laundry room. The gardens are stunning and well-maintained. There are regular tea and coffee mornings, game sessions and residents tend to organise their own activities outside of the development. In addition there is a house manager who is lovely and is on hand during regular office hours. For out of hours there is an external company to answer pull cord emergencies.
Should you have friends and family travelling from a distance and need to stay, then Knights Court offer separate room accommodation within the development at a small cost.
THE APARTMENT
Located on the first floor, reached by either the staircase or a lift which is close by.
Once inside the apartment you are greeted by a welcoming hallway which gives access to the bedroom, shower room, and lounge/diner. There is a useful store cupboard in the entrance hallway providing great space for your cleaning appliances, additional storage and being home to the hot water cylinder. The hallway is also home to the controls for the communal door access system outside and your emergency pull cord system.
The lounge/dining room is a great space, lovely and bright and boasts a delightful south-facing garden view. The lounge/diner offers plenty of floor space for multiple chairs and sofas, the ideal spot for your media centre and television, with good connection points close by. It has a focal fireplace with an electric coal-effect fire, the perfect spot for your dining table set close to the rear window, making mealtimes enjoyable taking in the tranquil views of the peaceful garden. The lounge/diner also has an electric storage heater, twin ceiling lights and emergency pull cord with French doors into the kitchen.
The kitchen is set close to the dining area, which is perfect for carrying out meals and bringing the washing up back. The kitchen is nice and light, provides a good compliment of storage cupboards and plenty of work-surface space, with a number of power points around for your small appliances. Everything is at hand, the kitchen offers a built-in fridge and separate freezer, a mid-height oven with grill and a microwave oven above, as well as an AEG four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over. The sink and drainer is located facing the garden having twin opening windows, as well as there being a ceiling light, wall-mounted fan heater and the emergency pull cord.
The bedroom is a great size, it is lovely and bright with a neutral style. It provides plenty of floor space for your bed, accompanying side tables and additional storage units. It also has the benefit of fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors. The double glazed window boasts that beautiful garden view which is perfect for your morning wake up call in the bedroom. There is also an electric storage heater, ceiling, light, emergency pull cord, a good supply of mid-height power sockets and a TV aerial point.
The shower room is located off the hallway and has the benefit of a large step-in shower with a mains-fed control, glass sliding shower door, an assisted seat and numerous grab rails should you need a helping hand. The shower room also has a handy vanity storage cupboard for your toiletries, as well as an Armitage Shanks large wash basin with individual hot and cold taps and a WC with dual flush. There is nonslip flooring and a low-level button should you have a trip and need assistance, ceiling light, electric towel rail, extractor and a high-level electric fan heater.
OUTSIDE
The large communal garden is delightful, very well maintained and a pleasant place to sit and relax. A great space on those sunny days to chat to fellow residents, or a nice place to meet with friends and family. There is ample resident parking to the front of the development and several disabled bays positioned close to the main entrance. The main entrance door has a secure door access system which allows you to give access directly to guests from the comfort of your apartment.
USEFUL INFORMATION
We are advised this property is Leasehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative.
We are advised the council tax band B is payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
EPC- The full EPC report can be obtained from the agent upon request.
Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property.
Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.
All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. Details have been verified by the sellers.