An opportunity to purchase a modern semi-detached home on a shared ownership basis (100% shares are available) subject to status. Asking price based on a 60% share.
A semi-detached house which was originally built by G P Atkin Homes Ltd to the usual high standard located within a cul-de-sac development of properties of varying styles. The accommodation on offer includes open plan lounge with kitchen, cloakroom/WC, three first floor bedrooms and bathroom.
Purchasing on a shared ownership basis means that the deposit required for a mortgage can be significantly reduced and a market rent is payable for the remaining portion – see further information later in this listing.
DRIFFIELD
Driffield remains a market town, notwithstanding the closure of the livestock market in 2001. The central shopping area includes a weekly stalled market, with shops providing a wide range of goods and services for everyday needs supplemented by retailers such as B&M, Iceland, Boyes, Peacocks, Yorkshire Trading, Tesco and Lidl. Many local shops provide a personal service, in addition to a wide range of goods. Other amenities include a modern Sports Centre with swimming pool, cricket, tennis, bowls, football and rugby teams, dancing, gyms etc. together with many clubs and associations. Road and rail links to the neighbouring coastal market towns, including Beverley, Hull and beyond.
ENTRANCE HALL With fitted laminate flooring and built-in utility cupboard featuring plumbing for automatic washing machine. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM/WC With low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Laminate flooring. Radiator.
KITCHEN/LOUNGE 26′ 1" x 15′ 7" (7.96m x 4.77m) [maximum measurements]. A superb open plan space which combines main living area which can accommodate a dining space plus well fitted kitchen. The kitchen area featuring a range of contemporary units featuring glossy doors and including base and wall mounted cupboards. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with base cupboard beneath and integrated appliances including electric oven and hob with extractor over. Built-in boiler cupboard and fitted laminate flooring which extends into the main living room.
Lounge area features the staircase leading to the first floor and double French doors out onto the rear garden. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM 1 15′ 8" x 10′ 2" (4.8m x 3.1m) A spacious master bedroom enjoying twin front facing windows. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2 9′ 8" x 9′ 6" (2.95m x 2.9m) With rear facing window. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3 11′ 9" x 5′ 10" (3.6m x 1.8m) With rear facing window. Radiator.
BATHROOM Suite comprising bath with shower over and glass side screen, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE The property is set back from the road behind its own front forecourt. There is a block paved drive which provides off-street parking to the side.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed area of garden including patio immediately adjacent to the house.
FLOOR AREA From the Energy Performance Certificate the floor area for the property is stipulated as 78 square metres.
CENTRAL HEATING The property benefits from gas fired central heating to radiators. The boiler also provides domestic hot water.
DOUBLE GLAZING The property benefits from sealed unit double glazing throughout.
SHARED OWNERSHIP Interested in a shared ownership property?
Key Points
– Shared ownership can help you take your first step onto the property ladder
– Purchasing a shared ownership property is subject to status
– Various shares available up to 100%
– A market rent is payable to Vico homes for the part not purchased
– Buying a shared ownership property means a lower deposit for mortgage which may be more achievable than when purchasing a property outright.
– Once purchased, remaining proportions of the property can be purchased. This is known as staircasing
– A shared ownership property provides security of tenure – the landlord won’t suddenly decide to sell!!
– Your home is your own. You are able to decorate and make it your own!
What to do – the process toward your new home!
– Make arrangements to view the property
– If interested, your status will need to be verified. For this, Vico Homes enlist the services of Metro Finance. Metro Finance are a mortgage broker – don’t worry, you do not need to use them for a mortgage, they will verify your circumstances and report back to Vico Homes. In the first instance, contact Metro Finance on 0114 270 1444 and advise them that you would like to be assessed for a shared ownership property.
– Once assessed, Vico Homes will assess your application and guide you through the next steps of the shared ownership experience!!
TENURE We understand that the property is leasehold unless a 100% share is purchased in which case it will become freehold.
SERVICES All mains services are available at the property.
COUNCIL TAX BAND Band B.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Rating B.
NOTE Heating systems and other services have not been checked.
All measurements are provided for guidance only.
None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. In the event of a property being extended or altered from its original form, buyers must satisfy themselves that any planning regulation was adhered to as this information is seldom available to the agent.
Floor plans are for illustrative purposes only.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Ullyotts.
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