Situation and Amenities
Collingham is a vibrant village situated approximately 6 miles from the historic market town of Newark on Trent, with a vast range of amenities. There is an excellent primary school, medical centre, dentist, library and a good range of local shops. There are public houses in the village that provide good food, and a variety of social clubs and organisations. Conveniently situated for access to the A46 for commuting to Lincoln, the A1 and Newark, the latter having a direct rail link to London Kings Cross (approximately 80 minutes). Collingham also has its own railway station with frequent trains to Lincoln, Newark and Nottingham.
Accommodation
Upon entering the front door, this leads into:
Lounge
13' 7'' x 8' 11'' (4.14m x 2.72m) (plus door opening)
This nicely proportioned reception room has a window to the front elevation and the staircase rising to the first floor, beneath which is sited a large and useful storage cupboard. The lounge is complemented with wood laminate flooring and also has a ceiling light point and a radiator. From the lounge a door leads through to the utility area.
Utility Area
6' 9'' x 3' 11'' (2.06m x 1.19m)
The utility area is open plan through to the breakfast kitchen and is fitted with a work surface which has space and plumbing for a washing machine beneath. There is also a ceiling light point, and a door into the ground floor cloakroom.
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is fitted with a white suite comprising WC and wash hand basin. In addition there is a ceiling light point, an extractor fan and a radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen
12' 3'' x 8' 1'' (3.73m x 2.46m)
The breakfast kitchen has large French doors leading out to the patio and rear garden beyond, making the room particularly bright and airy. The kitchen area itself is fitted with a good range of base and wall units, with complementing roll top work surfaces and splash backs. There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, integrated oven with gas hob and extractor hood above, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and further space for a vertical fridge/freezer. The breakfast kitchen is of sufficient size to accommodate a small dining table, and also has two ceiling light points and a radiator.
First Floor Landing
The staircase rises from the lounge to the first floor landing which provides access to both double bedrooms and the bathroom. The landing has a ceiling light point and provides access to the loft space.
Bedroom One
12' 3'' x 9' 1'' (3.73m x 2.77m)
An excellent sized double bedroom with a window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. This bedroom has wood laminate flooring, a ceiling light point and a radiator.
Bedroom Two
10' 1'' x 8' 10'' (3.07m x 2.69m) (plus door recess)
A further great sized double bedroom with a window to the front elevation. This room has two large and useful fitted storage cupboards, one of which houses the central heating boiler. There is a ceiling light point and a radiator installed.
Bathroom
6' 5'' x 5' 6'' (1.95m x 1.68m)
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The bathroom is complemented with part ceramic wall tiling. In addition there is shaver's socket, a ceiling light point, an extractor fan and a heated towel rail.
Outside
To the front of the property are two allocated parking spaces directly adjacent to the front door. A footpath leads around the side of the property where there is gated access to the rear garden. The rear garden is fully enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn. There is a patio area adjacent to the French doors from the breakfast kitchen, and a further patio at the foot of the garden, both of which provide outdoor seating and entertaining spaces.
LOCAL CONNECTION CRITERIA FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS
The NCHA can look to approve buyers with a connection to Newark & Sherwood District Council. They can also look to approve buyers as follows: a) was born in Collingham and/or b) lives in Collingham and/or c) has lived in Collingham but has been forced to move away because of lack of Affordable Housing and/or d) whose work provides important services and who needs to work closer to the local community.
Lease Information/Maintenance Charges
The tenure of the property is leasehold on a 125 year lease from 2019. We are informed by the vendor that there is a current rent payable to the NCHA of approximately £266.00 pcm, and a current service charge of approximately £17.48 pcm. All of the above information has been provided by the vendor and has not been verified by the agent. For further information on Shared Ownership, or to see if you are eligible to purchase this property, please contact the Nottingham Community Housing Association on 0115 844 3406 or visit their website.
Council Tax
The property is in Band A.