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A larger style TWO BEDROOM TWO RECEPTION APARTMENT of 740 sq. ft in this iconic 1950s modernist development. The apartment enjoys a bright 1st floor position overlooking a courtyard garden to the rear.

Offered with the advantages of a SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD, VACANT POSSESSION and NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Bright main reception over 16' x 12' with an arch though to additional reception area over 13' x 9'
which might potentially be divided off as a separate reception or 3rd bedroom.
Fitted kitchen with integral NEFF hob, hood, oven and separate grill.
Share of exterior drying/store room and use of communal gardens

Gas central heating system with a Worcester Greenstar condensing combi boiler.

Share of exterior drying/store room and use of communal gardens.

Located in picturesque Richmond Conservation Area No. 67 but just moments from local shops, eateries, 24 hour bus services to central Richmond and Kingston, and the open spaces of beautiful Ham Common.

The significance of Parkleys as the first 'Span' development by Eric Lyons has been recognized by English Heritage in a Grade 11 listing.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE:
With paved entrance area and stairs to 1st (top) floor landing. Door to...
SHARED STORAGE/DRYING ROOM
Also currently providing space for a tumble dryer.

Entrance door off the landing into .
HALL:
Door to cloaks cupboard also housing Worcester Greenstar combi boiler.

Glazed double doors through into ...
MAIN RECEPTION AREA: Abt. 16'3 x 12'6 (4.95m x 3.80m)
Room width windows to front aspect, radiator. Arch through to .

ADDITIONAL RECEPTION: Abt. 13'1 x 9' (3.99m x 2.74m)
Room width windows to front aspect, radiator.

KITCHEN: Abt. 8'9 x 8'4 (2.66m x 2.54m)
Units fitted at eye and base level to three sides, worktops and splashbacks, inset one and a half bowl sink unit, window overlooking courtyard garden, inset NEFF hob with hood over, inbuilt NEFF oven with integral warming drawer under, separate NEFF oven/grill, washing machine and fridge/freezer.

Glazed door from reception room into ...
INNER LOBBY:
Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE: Abt. 12'5 x 11'11 (3.79m x 3.62m)
Room width windows, twin double doors to wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelving.

BEDROOM TWO: Abt. 10'11 max into alcove x 7' (3.33m max into alcove x 2.14m)
Window to rear aspect, radiator.

BATHROOM:
Part tiled walls, panel enclosed bath with shower screen and independent electric shower unit over, wash hand basin with cabinet under, WC. Frosted window.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD:
The Freehold is held in common by the residents, each flat also having a lease of 999 years from 1982.

MAINTENANCE:
Maintenance is run in house with a quarterly charge of £600 to include building insurance, communal lighting and cleaning, general maintenance and repairs, gardening and external window cleaning.

Parkleys is Grade II listed by English Heritage for its architectural interest as the first major 'Span' development by architect Eric Lyons (President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 1975-1977). He worked under Walter Gropius (founder of the Bauhaus) and became noted for progressive developments with signature attention to landscape and community, with a blend of modernism with more traditional elements like tile hanging and stock brick. Beginning with Parkleys in 1955-6, his practice gained many awards and even as recently as 2005, Span received a special Housing Design Award given to schemes that meet the current Sustainable Communities Plan.

For further reading, potential purchasers are directed to 'Eric Lyons and Span' by Barbara Simms, RIBA Books 2006 or view the short video at

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