Humphrey Court The Oval, Stafford
£185,000

Offering a blend of comfort, convenience and modern living with underfloor heating throughout and Sky/Sky+ connection points in living room, once you step inside you'll be greeted by a spacious entrance hall with plenty of room to move around. It features a large store/utility cupboard, perfect for additional storage keeping everything neat and organized and having a washer/dryer. The apartment boasts a bright and airy living/dining room that provides ample space for relaxation and entertaining. The fitted kitchen is well-equipped with modern built-in appliances, making it both practical and stylish for daily use. The bedroom is generously sized and includes a convenient walk-in wardrobe, offering plenty of space for your belongings while keeping the room clutter-free. The modern shower room is tastefully designed with contemporary fixtures, ensuring comfort and ease.

The large residents’ lounge, complete with kitchen facilities, offers a welcoming environment for socializing and community activities. You'll find with all of these features combined, this apartment offers everything needed for a comfortable, low-maintenance lifestyle in a well-kept, vibrant community. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home.

There’s no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners’ lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners’ lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night – plus a £5.00 admin charge and being subject to availability).

Beyond the private living space, the apartment benefits from beautifully landscaped communal gardens; a peaceful setting perfect for enjoying a stroll or simply sitting outside in nature and reflecting the same high standards as the individual apartment.

There is a wide range of national and independent shops on the high street, combined with Riverside Shopping Centre also within easy reach and being the home of Marks & Spencer's. Less than a mile from Humphrey Court is Victoria Park. Victoria Park is a Green Flag award winning park located on the banks of the River Sow in the heart of Stafford Town Centre. The Park has a wide range of facilities all year round for all ages to engage in recreation activities. With the River Sow running through the park, the grassy bank offers a perfect opportunity to sit and relax whilst watching the ducks. There is also a bowling green and aviary. Humphrey Court has been designed and constructed for modern living.

The service charge payable from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025 is £201.03 per month (£2412.36 for the full year). Service Charge Details - • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24-hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening.

The ground rent for the period 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025 is £212.50 (for the six month period). 999 years from and including 1 June 2015

Once an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Dourish & Day estate agents we are required to complete ID verification checks on all buyers and to apply ongoing monitoring until the transaction ends. Whilst this is the responsibility of Dourish & Day we may use the services of MoveButler, to verify Clients’ identity. This is not a credit check and therefore will have no effect on your credit history. You agree for us to complete these checks, and the cost of these checks is £30.00 inc. VAT per buyer. This is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.