Daneswood, Heath Lane

A SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT SITUATED IN A LOVELY WOODED SETTING AND WITHIN COMMUNAL GROUNDS OF ABOUT 3½ ACRES.

THE PROPERTY
Entry is via a covered porch through its own front door into the entrance hall with fitted cupboards and an airing cupboard. Off the hallway is the spacious well-proportioned sitting room with a 9’ high ceiling and an attractive feature fireplace. It has a double-glazed window to the front and part oak flooring. The rear leads to the sunroom with two sets of double-glazed casement doors to the patio and a 10’6” high ceiling. The kitchen is fully fitted with floor and wall mounted cupboards together with a single bowl, single drainer Belfast sink unit and work surfaces with tiled splash areas. It has a slate-tiled floor with underfloor heating. Built-in appliances include oven, hob, two fridges, a filter hood – there is a breakfast bar, a window to the side and a door to the utility room with fitted cupboards and the (new in 2025) wall-mounted gas fired boiler which serves radiator central heating, work surfaces, freezer, plumbing for a washing machine, and a window to the side. Bedroom one is dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, has laminate flooring, and also has a high ceiling. There is an ensuite bathroom with a white suite comprising bath with ‘claw and ball’ slipper-bath, pedestal wash basin and a low level WC, original mahogany herringbone flooring and a window to the side. Bedroom two is dual aspect with windows to the rear and side, has solid wood block herringbone flooring and a high ceiling. The shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle, a WC and a pedestal wash basin, there are half-tiled walls and a window to the rear. The spacious private cellar is accessed via external steps leading also to the meters.

OUTSIDE
Daneswood is approached down an impressive tree lined drive which leads to a parking area. The communal grounds are stunning and extended to approximately 3½ acres. The grounds are studded with numerous specimen trees and rhododendron bushes, there are also lawned areas with seating. The grounds adjoin the Duke of Bedford’s woodlands where there are some delightful walks. There is a garage in a block, this measures 18’7” x 9’8” and is connected with power and light.

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council.
Tel: 0300 300 8000
Outgoings: Council Tax Band “E”
Tenure: Leasehold - 999 year lease from 30th June 1983 (Approximately 956 years remaining).
EPC Rating: “D”
Maintenance Charge: Currently £2,400 per year paid in two instalments to cover maintenance of all communal areas such as driveway, stairs, landings and building insurance. There is a further £2,000 to be paid annually and paid in two instalments into a Reserve Fund.

NB: The property is collectively owned by the fifteen owners at Daneswood and they are responsible for the running the property under Daneswood Management Ltd.

The carpets in the hall and sitting room are Axminster pure wool.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. Tel - 01525 290 641.