Summary - 7, Philosophers Gate, Ashwell SG7 5DL
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Affordable village home ideal for first-time buyers seeking outdoor space.
- 80% shared ownership; no rent on the 20% housing association share
- Annual service charge £720 (£60 pcm) covers insurance and communal upkeep
- Two double bedrooms, one bathroom; 824 sq ft total living space
- Large rear garden and off-street parking for 2–3 cars
- Leasehold with c.115 years remaining
- EPC rating B and mains gas central heating
- Single bathroom only; shared ownership restricts full ownership rights
- Average mobile signal; fast broadband available
A bright, well-presented two double bedroom semi-detached home in the desirable Philosophers Gate development of Ashwell. The living spaces feel light and spacious, with a modern kitchen and an 824 sq ft layout that works well for a couple or first home. Outside there’s a generous rear garden and off-street parking for two to three cars.
This is an 80% shared ownership property with no rent payable on the remaining 20% housing association share. An annual service charge of £720 (usually paid at £60 pcm) covers buildings insurance and communal grounds maintenance. The lease has about 115 years remaining; tenure is leasehold.
Practical benefits include an EPC B rating, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, low local crime, and fast broadband availability. Notable drawbacks: it is a shared ownership scheme so full ownership isn’t included; there is a modest service charge; the home has a single bathroom; mobile signal is average. These factors suit a first-time buyer seeking affordable entry into a desirable village location.
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