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A Stylish TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM APARTMENT ingeniously upgraded throughout in an iconic modernist development.

Parkleys has been Grade 11 listed by English heritage as the first groundbreaking 'Span' development by Eric Lyons.This particular apartment is the first to benefit from the recently agreed permission to double glaze the windows whilst still retaining the character of the original exterior appearance.

The development is also a Richmond Borough Conservation Area and this example enjoys a bright 1st floor position overlooking delightful communal gardens to the rear.

Offered with the advantage of SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD.

There is also a GARAGE available by separate negotiation.

Generous lounge over 16' x 12' with a DEFRA approved wood burner.
BRAND NEW WORCESTER BOSCH GREENSTAR BOILER JUST INSTALLED IN OCTOBER! (with Hive controls) .
Kitchen/diner with bespoke fitted units, pull out pantry cupboard and integral hob, hood, oven and dishwasher.

Main bedroom over 12' square at max, 2nd bedroom with bespoke inbuilt wardrobe and generous drawers and cupboards. Refurbished tiled bathroom with white suite.

Located just moments from the open spaces of beautiful Ham Common but also within reach of local shops, eateries, and 24 hour bus services to central Richmond and Kingston.


COMMUNAL ENTRANCE:
With paved entrance area, shared bike/pram store, shared bin store, stairs to 1st floor ...

COMMUNAL LANDING
The landing has communal store rooms off, with the right one currently housing the washing machine and boiler for the apartment.Its design purpose was for drying laundry so is louvered for ventilation though this can be closed and radiator assisted instead.(We do note that technically this room is part of the Parkleys communal area and not part of the demise of the flat).

Entrance door off the landing into
HALL:
Double glazed window to rear overlooking gardens, with fitted storage drawer unit under and eye level store cupboard over.

LOUNGE: Abt. 16'2 x 12'5 (4.94m x 3.78m)
Room width double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator, chimney breast recess with wood burner.

KITCHEN/DINER: Abt. 9' x 8'6 (2.74m x 2.60m)
Space for dining table and chairs, radiator, tiled floor, window to rear overlooking gardens, units fitted at eye and base level, worktops, inset one and half bowl sink unit with spotlights and eye level store cupboard over, and, inset food waste bin, fitted refuse receptacle, bespoke pull out pantry cupboard/message blackboard, inset gas hob with fitted hood over, integral oven, integral dishwasher, space for upright fridge freezer.

Glazed door from lounge into
INNER LOBBY:
Doors to bedrooms and bathroom, door to storage cupboard with automatic interior light.

BATHROOM: Double glazed window, panel enclosed bath with shower over and shower screen, tiled floor, part tiled walls, wash hand basin with integral drawer under and concealed vanity cupboard with mirror doors over, heated towel rail, WC.

FRONT BEDROOM: Abt. 12'6 max x 12' (3.82m max x 3.67m)
Double glazed windows to front, laminate floor, radiator.

REAR BEDROOM : Abt. 12'9 max x 6'11 (3.88m max x 2.11m)
Double glazed window to rear garden aspect, radiator, double doors to bespoke inbuilt wardrobe with hanging rail, interior light and shelving over, additional fitted unit with base level drawers and cupboard over.

OUTSIDE

GARAGE (No.76) : Also available by separate negotiation
Located in a nearby battery. The garage is brick built with double doors and internal power supply and lighting.

COMMUNAL GARDENS : TO FRONT AND REAR.

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 https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/eric-lyons-and-span

Tenure : 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.


Ref: 2069
These particulars are provided as a general outline only for the guidance of intending buyers and do not constitute, or form any part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, measurements, implications as to usage, references explicit or implied as to condition and permissions for use and occupation, are given in good faith, but prospective buyers must not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Stated dimensions should not be relied upon for fitting floor coverings, appliances or furniture. None of the services, fittings, appliances, or heating or hot water installations (if any), have been inspected or tested by Mervyn Smith & Co and no warranty can be given as to their working condition.
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