Map2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Ravens Court, Castle Village, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4
Retirement
Retirement property
2 beds
2 baths
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Band D
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Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold
A delightful two bedroom apartment, with a westerly facing balcony, set within the prestigious Castle Village retirement development (exclusively for the over 55’s), centred around a magnificent Grade ll listed Mansion House and 28 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens.
GENERAL INFORMATION:- Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over to become a resident at Castle Village and acceptance is subject to an interview with the village manager. It should be noted that the service charge includes, full onsite estate management, maintenance to the exterior of the buildings, grounds and Mansion House, buildings insurance, heating and lighting within the communal areas and external decoration and window cleaning. In addition, there is one hours domestic cleaning per week, which includes a weekly collection of all bed linen, which is cleaned ironed and returned to the property. For added peace of mind all properties have an emergency call and monitoring system, supported by 24 hour on site health leads and a GP surgery onsite once a week for consultations and prescriptions. Retirement Villages Group are the managing agents and Freeholders for Castle Village.
ASSIGNMENT FEE:- Owners of a Retirement Villages lease are required to pay an assignment fee on the re-sale of the property, which is a percentage of the sale value as defined in the lease of 10% on completion.
LEASEHOLD:-125 Years from 14th February 2000
MAINTENANCE: - Band A - £10,798 per year (plus £200 per annum for joint occupancy).
GROUND RENT:- £250 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX:- Band D
EPC:- Rating C
Castle Village is situated just off the Common, on the periphery of the town and about a mile from the town centre and mainline railway station, providing a regular service into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes. The vibrant High Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses along with Waitrose, M&S and Tesco supermarkets. Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, including the National Trust administered Ashridge Estate and has the Grand Union Canal running through its centre. There is excellent access to surrounding areas via the A41 bypass providing a fast link to the M25 and the M1. Luton and Heathrow airports are just 17 and 27 miles respectively.
GENERAL INFORMATION:- Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over to become a resident at Castle Village and acceptance is subject to an interview with the village manager. It should be noted that the service charge includes, full onsite estate management, maintenance to the exterior of the buildings, grounds and Mansion House, buildings insurance, heating and lighting within the communal areas and external decoration and window cleaning. In addition, there is one hours domestic cleaning per week, which includes a weekly collection of all bed linen, which is cleaned ironed and returned to the property. For added peace of mind all properties have an emergency call and monitoring system, supported by 24 hour on site health leads and a GP surgery onsite once a week for consultations and prescriptions. Retirement Villages Group are the managing agents and Freeholders for Castle Village.
ASSIGNMENT FEE:- Owners of a Retirement Villages lease are required to pay an assignment fee on the re-sale of the property, which is a percentage of the sale value as defined in the lease of 10% on completion.
LEASEHOLD:-125 Years from 14th February 2000
MAINTENANCE: - Band A - £10,798 per year (plus £200 per annum for joint occupancy).
GROUND RENT:- £250 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX:- Band D
EPC:- Rating C
Castle Village is situated just off the Common, on the periphery of the town and about a mile from the town centre and mainline railway station, providing a regular service into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes. The vibrant High Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses along with Waitrose, M&S and Tesco supermarkets. Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, including the National Trust administered Ashridge Estate and has the Grand Union Canal running through its centre. There is excellent access to surrounding areas via the A41 bypass providing a fast link to the M25 and the M1. Luton and Heathrow airports are just 17 and 27 miles respectively.
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Independent estate agent Sovereign Estates is built on years of combined local property experience. Approachable, honest and passionate about property and helping people make their next move, our attention to detail and proactive thinking set us apart. Centrally located in Berkhamsted's bustling High Street, we are surrounded by beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants. Everything we do, including all communication and viewings, is conducted by an experienced and knowledgeable team, who will be able to provide dependable and trustworthy advice to make the process of buying, selling or letting, as straightforward as possible. Whether it be a cosy cottage in the centre of the town or a large sprawling country home in the villages, the service we provide is consistently excellent. Our properties are prominently displayed in our window on our constantly changing digital display, perfect for attracting attention from the many potential buyers walking past every day. Our tailored marketing will always include a luxurious printed brochure using the photography of an experienced professional photographer, and all our properties are advertised on OnTheMarket as well as the Sovereign Estates website. Social media channels are also frequently used to ensure we capture a wider audience. Sovereign Estates is a proud member of The London Office in the heart of London, enabling us to reach out to London buyers who are keen to discover a better life in the Berkhamsted area, and making us part of a network of 226 offices throughout the country specialising in the sale and rental of town and country properties. This is supported by The London & Country Show, an inter-office referral network, and our property magazine Acquire. If you're looking for a refreshingly different approach from an agent with very high standards, then please don't hesitate to call us, email us [use Contact Agent Button], or visit our website [use Contact Agent Button].
