Occupying half of the Octagonal top floor of the historic Grade II Napoleonic Old Gaol prison commissioned in 1805, boasting spectacular views of the iconic Town Hall and in close proximity to the River Thames – a rare opportunity to own a unique two bedroom apartment built by Messrs Cranbourne Homes in a development located right in the heart of Abingdon-on-Thames which combines the Regency architecture of Twickenham House with the Mews and contemporary new build apartments.
A sophisticated & well-apportioned open plan 2 bedroom residence, providing practical, lifestyle & contemporary features, complimented by a range of endearing original characteristics, including fabulous vaulted beam ceilings & generous size ‘mezzanine’ adding a versatile extra dimension.
This apartment sits within a gated community & is serviced by a lift with allocated parking in a courtyard. Noteworthy features include elevated ceilings with appropriately heightened doors, quality double glazed windows, state of the art energy efficient slimline electric heaters, top of the range appliances, floor coverings throughout & a fire sprinkler system. The spacious bathroom also comprises of Roca furniture & sanitary ware, tastefully tiled from floor to ceiling.
The apartment has full use of an exclusive gym with excellent associated facilities for residents use only, including beautiful landscaped private gardens directly adjacent to the River Thames and landmarks such as Twickenham House and St Helen’s church all within easy walking distance to all of the shops and amenities.
Abingdon-on-Thames is one of the oldest historic market towns in England, providing a
comprehensive range of shopping, recreational activities and excellent schools, including Abingdon School, St Helen and St Katherine and the Manor Preparatory School.
It is extremely accessible from the nearby A34 which links Oxford to the north and Didcot and Newbury to the south, with excellent networking links to Didcot Railway Station (London Paddington just being 45 minutes away by rail), Harwell, the leading science and technology business campus and the Europa School in Culham.
Material Information to note:
• Utilities: Mains electricity/water/drainage are connected.
• Heating: Electric panel heaters.
• Parking: Allocated parking space in courtyard
• Broadband Coverage: Superfast fibre broadband is available, along with coverage from O2, Three, Vodaphone & EE.
• Right of Ways/Easements: None known.
• Restrictions & Covenants: None known.
• Building Safety / Planning Issues: None known.
Flood Risk: Very low
LEASEHOLD
Service Charge: £1,456.71
Estate Charge: £2,264.58
Dilapidation Charge: £720
