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Property Details

Property NameHiggs Yard, Kingston Upon Thames, Surreyhighly rated property
Property Locationview map
Property Type1 bedroom flat
Price£299,000
StatusARCHIVE
For further information & viewings, contactGwenda Mark
tel: 02085491294
e-mail: Gwen.mark@fulcrumfirst.com
Web: Mobile Phone: 07861234766

Summary of Property

This architect designed, new build, one bedroom, first floor, split-level maisonette, with a roof terrace is an ideal and unique opportunity to live a sustainable lifestyle with ease and in comfort in London.

Environmentally Friendly Features

Low Impact Materials
• Clad in local coppiced sweet chestnut
• External hydraulic lime render
• Reclaimed bricks for landscaping

Thermal Properties
• 100mm cavity mineral wool insulation u-value 0.23
• Nordan double glazed windows and doors, u-value 1.6

Reducing Energy Load
• Communal solar panel array on roof with heat store providing pre heated water
to combination boiler.
• Compact fluorescents and LED’s throughout, PIR controls on communal
lighting, induction cookers and all A rated appliances.
• Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery filtering fresh air controlled by
humidistats and CO2 sensors

Water
• 3600 litre communal rain water storage for toilet flushing.
• Efo- cera 4/2 litre flush toilets.

Other
• Turf roof
• Recycling and composting facilities

Dimensions of Rooms (m)

Kitchen8'6x7
Lounge16'9x14'3
Dining
Bedroom 114'3x13'9
Other RoomsThe Kitchen has a rear aspect double glazed window, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. Four ring induction hob with extractor hood over oven and grill, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated washing machine, low level storage units, ceiling lighting, wood floor

The Lounge has front aspect doors to roof terrace, ceiling lighting, wood floor

The Entrance Hall has a rear aspect double glazed window, storage cupboard, ceiling lighting, wood floor, spiral stair case to upper floor.

The Bedroom has a front aspect double glazed window, ceiling lighting, wood floor.

The Bathroom (9'9x6) has a rear aspect double glazed window, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, WC, panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, ceiling lighting


Entrance - The property is entered at street level via a communal entrance and up stairs to
the Landing featuring Skylight, entry telephone, ceiling lighting, wood floor.

Roof Terrace
Details of HeatingCondensing combination boiler taking water pre heated by solar panels. Flat panel radiators.
Average annual cost of utilities, electric, gas, oil, etc.Low, tbc.
Ground Rent*See Further Info.
Details of any Accreditation or rating, e.g., BRE EcoHomes, SAP, NHER

Details of Garden or Outside Space

Designed communal garden with a range of herbs, fruits and perennials. Also facilities for composting green waste.

Transport & Local Amenities

Parking facilities
Secure bicycle storage?Yes
Nearest shop/Post Office2min
Nearest leisure facilities3min
Nearest train station1min
Nearest bus-stop to main town/city1min

Further Information

This architect designed, new build, one bedroom, first floor, split-level maisonette, with a roof terrace is an ideal and unique opportunity to live a sustainable lifestyle with ease and in comfort in London.

All rooms are large, of good proportion, bright and airy and finished to a high standard. Bike parking, recycling and composting facilities are provided.

Positioned in a quiet secluded courtyard in central Kingston upon Thames, 2 minutes walk from the train station with direct links to Central London (20 mins). Royal parks and the River Thames are within easy walking distance.

This maisonette is part of a four flat development, completed Nov 2007 and has full Zurich new build cover for 10 years. After one year occupancy the freehold will pass to the 4 lease holders.

* No Ground Rent. Service charge covering water, electricity, building insurance and maintenance. £765 per annum.

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Details last updated: 2008-07-02 15:16:18

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