Oswald Mews, Chapel Lane, Botesdale

Well positioned close to the centre of the village, the property is found upon a small country lane and forms part of the exclusive development known as Oswald Mews, which comprises of eleven similar attractive properties. Over the years Rickinghall and Botesdale have proved to have been desirable village locations consisting of a beautiful assortment of many period and historic properties. The villages still retain a good range of local amenities and facilities including health centre, supermarket, public houses, schooling, church and good transport links. The nearby market town of Diss is found seven miles to the east having an extensive and diverse range of many day to day amenities and facilities alongside a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London Liverpool Street and Norwich.

This development of eleven properties was originally built by the much respected developers Anglia Secure Homes in 2009, specialising in the design and development of retirement homes they have formed a reputation of building high quality homes, with a great emphasis on individuality of design and quality of finish. The property comprises a three bedroom semi-detached house of traditional construction with sealed unit upvc double glazed windows and doors whilst being heated by electric underfloor heating at ground floor level, and a combination of storage heaters and electric convector heaters at first floor level. Measuring just over 1000 square feet, the property offers versatile accommodation with the option of a bedroom and shower room at ground floor level, whilst at first floor level there are two generous bedrooms, a study and a separate bathroom.

A path leads to the secure residents parking area where there is allocated parking under a carport and electric gate access from the road. Further are the private courtyard gardens (for residents only) which are now well stocked and well established forming the heart of the community. The eleven owners of Oswald Mews collectively own the freehold having now formed Oswald Mews Residential Association, with a committee meeting regularly in addition to holding and Annual General Meeting. Each property has the obligation for £150 per month service charge which includes the following: buildings insurance, water, window cleaning, ground maintenance, external lighting, general maintenance, a redecoration fund and contingency fund. As a result, each property owns the freehold with a lease to each reverting from 299 years from the original lease in 2008.

Anti-Money Laundering Fee Statement - 

To comply with HMRC's regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Whittley Parish are legally required to conduct AML checks on every purchaser(s) once a sale is agreed. We use a government-approved electronic identity verification service from Landmark to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security. This is approved by the Government as part of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF).  

The cost of anti-money laundering (AML) checks is £50 + VAT (£60 inc VAT) per purchase, payable in advance after an offer has been accepted. This fee to Whittley Parish is mandatory to comply with HMRC regulations and must be paid before a memorandum of sale can be issued. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.