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2 bedroom apartment
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Property description & features
- GROUND FLOOR SOUTH FACING APARTMENT
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- Visiting House Manager
- Homeowners Communal Lounge
- 24 Hour Emergency Call System
- Sky/Sky+ connection point in living room
- Video door entry system which is linked to the TV
- Lift to all floors and wheelchair accessibility
- To view please telephone
Summary - Waggoners Court in Bishop's Stortford constructed by MCarthy & Stone and designed specifically for the over 60's. The development comprises of one and two bedroom Retirement Living apartments and is situated on Legions Way, just off the main Stansted Road. The retirement development is located approximately one mile from the town centre, including Bishop's Stortford railway and bus station. The town has plenty of transport links, by rail to London Liverpool Street, and by bus or road to Stansted, Harlow, Hertford, Great Dunmow and Epping.
Waggoners Court has been been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments boast underfloor heating throughout, Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms and walk in wardrobes (to selected apartments). The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
Apartment Overview - McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market with bright and spacious south facing apartment benefiting two double bedrooms, en-suite to the master and a generous lounge which leads onto a patio area. The apartment is neutrally decorated throughout which will enable any buyer make it their own! Early viewings strongly advised.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response module is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a large storage cupboard. Light switches, smoke detector, and security entry system with intercom. The apartment has underfloor heating throughout. Doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and shower room.
Lounge - A spacious South facing lounge with large window allowing lots of natural light in, with a French door leading onto a patio area. The room provides ample space for dining. TV point with the provision for Sky+. Telephone point. Two decorative ceiling lights and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units - with under lighting to the wall units, fitted roll edge work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Stainless steel sink with lever tap and drainer sites below the window with blind. Built in oven, four ring ceramic hob and cooker hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot lights.
Master Bedroom - Generous master bedroom with two windows which face South with the benefit of a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV point with the provision for Sky+. Telephone point. Ceiling light and raised electric power sockets
Ensuite - Fully tiled and fitted suite comprising; large full width walk in shower with glass screen and support rail. WC; vanity unit with inset wash basin and mirror above; shaver point; emergency pull-cord, heated towel rail and ceiling spot lights.
Second Bedroom - This double bedroom which also has a sunny south facing aspect could be used for dining or a hobby / study room. Ceiling light and raised electric power sockets
Shower Room - Situated off the hallway and perfect for visitors a fully tiled and fitted suite comprising; a large shower cubicle with glass sliding door and support rail. WC; vanity unit with inset wash basin and mirror above; shaver point; emergency pull-cord, heated towel rail and ceiling spot lights.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - . On-site visiting House Manager
. 24 hour emergency call system
. Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
. Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,851.20 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2023)
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Lease Information - Lease length: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2027
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
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