Sold STC

Hawford Avenue

Kidderminster

  • 3

  • 1

  • 1

  • Shared ownership
  • Affordable family home
  • Spacious dual aspect reception room
  • Modern kitchen and bathroom
  • Three generously sized bedrooms
  • Good sized rear garden

Fixed price

828 sq. ft.

Tenant Info
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01384 370 232

Please quote reference number JHE230148

A superb opportunity to purchase this nicely presented three-bedroom home on an affordable part-buy, part-rent basis. Situated close to beautiful adjoining countryside.

50% share purchase price £87,500.
  • Shared ownership
  • Affordable family home
  • Spacious dual aspect reception room
  • Modern kitchen and bathroom
  • Three generously sized bedrooms
  • Good sized rear garden

This property is being sold on a part-buy, part-rent basis with a 50% share available to purchase initially.

This excellent and affordable housing scheme is provided by the Community Housing Group, ideal for first-time purchasers or those with a limited budget who want to get on the property ladder. The flexible scheme allows the owner to increase owned shares after one year up to the full 100% ownership, with the rental amount payable diminishing pro-rata. On a 50% shared basis, the rental per calendar month is £221.52, which includes buildings insurance and administrative fees. Below is information pertaining to eligibility and how to apply.


Eligibility
To be eligible for shared ownership you:-
- Need to be over the age of 18
- Be unable to buy on the open market
- Not already own a property (unless in exceptional circumstances)
- Be able to raise a mortgage to cover the share you wish to purchase
- Be able to afford to pay the remaining rent and bills etc.
- Have enough saved to cover the mortgage and legal fees and any additional moving costs
- Have no more than £15,000 unsecured debt
- Be registered on HomeChoice plus Housing Register. You can apply online at homechoiceplus.org.uk/HouseholdRegistrationForm


How to apply
To apply for this property, you need to complete an application form and an income and expenditure statement. You can find them here:
Application.pdf (communityhousing.co.uk)
IncomeAndExpenditure.pdf (communityhousing.co.uk)
You need to provide documents to support your application, please use the checklist to ensure you have provided everything that is applicable:
ApplicationChecklist.pdf (communityhousing.co.uk)
You also need to register on our housing register Home Choice Plus – homechoiceplus.org.uk

Once your Home Choice Plus application has been approved you will be advised of a reference number which you will need to state as part of your application.

Once you have completed the application, gathered your evidence, and registered on Homechoice Plus, you can email the application with the supporting documents and the Income & Expenditure to: sales@communityhousing.co.uk

We will then assess your application. This normally takes around a week.
Please note: Applications are taken on a first come first served basis and incomplete applications cannot be accepted.


An exceptional opportunity presents itself with 27 Hawford Avenue, offering an affordable and inviting family home that has been tastefully decorated throughout, eagerly awaiting the personal touch of its new owners. This property boasts modern amenities and neutral décor.

Approaching the residence, a pathway leads to the front door, accompanied by a lawned front garden.


Entrance
Upon entry, you are welcomed into a hallway, featuring a staircase ascending to the first floor and access to the inviting reception room.


Reception room
The reception room delights with its ample space and dual aspect, allowing natural light to flood in through well-positioned windows at the front and rear of the property.


Kitchen
A door leads from the reception room to the well-appointed kitchen, which also enjoys a delightful dual aspect and abundant natural light through windows at both the front and rear.

The kitchen boasts a contemporary design, complete with practical wall and base units, complemented by work surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink with a drainer.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a slot-in cooker and an under-counter washing machine, catering to the modern family's needs.

Additionally, the grey wood-effect laminate flooring adds a touch of style, and a convenient under-stairs storage cupboard ensures practicality. Access to the front and rear of the property is facilitated through well-placed doors.


First floor
The landing provides access to an airing cupboard, the family bathroom and three generously sized bedrooms.

Bedrooms one and two are both double rooms. Bedroom one, situated at the front of the property, features a window and a built-in wardrobe, ensuring ample storage and natural light. Bedroom two, located at the rear, provides a peaceful retreat with a pleasant view of the rear garden.

The third bedroom is a well-proportioned single room, providing versatility for use as a bedroom, home office, or hobby space, with a window to the front aspect.


Bathroom
Completing the upper level is the modern family bathroom, featuring a white suite comprising a low-level WC, a washbasin, and a bathtub with a shower.

Tiled walls and wood effect laminate flooring complete the tasteful design, while an obscure-glazed window to the rear aspect ensures privacy and natural light.


Garden
The rear garden of this property is an excellent size, offering ample potential to be transformed into a quality, family-friendly outdoor area. It currently boasts paved areas directly adjacent to the property and has been gently tiered beyond.

The property has mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage.

Reservation fee does not apply.

Council tax band A

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts.

In the instance the Seller withdraws from the sale the fee will be returned to the Buyer. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or doesn't Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than as a result of:

1. Any structural or material issues arising from any survey that has not previously been disclosed
2. A defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer which itself is subject to an assessment of ability to proceed. Any renegotiation of an accepted price after the issue of the Sales Memorandum for any reason not covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be payable on any subsequent reduced offer accepted by the vendor. This will be returnable subject to the conditions that prevail for all reservation fees.