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2 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- House Manager during office hours
- 24 hour emergency call system
- Lift to all floors
- Communal lounge
- Landscaped gardens with decked terrace
- Guest suite for family or friends
- Laundry room
- Mobility scooter store with charging points
- Close to all local amenities
- Excellent bus and rail links
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Summary - Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 54 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points throughout the development and apartment.
This large apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, spacious double aspect living room, two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a bathroom with separate shower cubicle. The development includes a communal homeowners' lounge, a decked terrace and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking - permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.
Crayshaw Court is situated in Caversham, close to the the shops in Caversham including Waitrose, hair beauty salons, coffee shops and all the local amenities you would expect including supermarkets and a Post Office.
There are good bus services throughout the local area and the main Reading train station is close by with frequent trains to London Paddington, Bristol and the South West. The town of Caversham spreads across the River Thames floorplain (to the east) and up to the foothills of the Chilterns. The area is broken into distinct suburbs known as Central Caversham (the shopping area and immediate residential surrounds), Caversham Heights which is located on the higher ground to the west, Lower Caversham to the south east and Caversham Park Village to the north east on what was the parkland of Caversham Park.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated in the hall. The hallway has a built in cupboard/wardrobe providing shelved storage and coat hanging space. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Living Room - A bright, airy and spacious double aspect living room. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. An excellent range of base and wall units fitted with contrasting worktops and tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom One - A large double bedroom having a built in double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - Spacious second double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, raised power points and TV point. Double glazed window.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising, panel enclosed bath with mixer taps, a separate shower cubicle with glass door. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Electrically heated towel rail, double glazed window, emergency pull cord and extractor.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - . Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Underfloor heating in the apartment
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24-hour emergency call system
. 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
Service Charge: £4,589.52 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/24).
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. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Leasehold - Lease 125 Years from June 2012
Ground Rent: £495 per annum
Ground Rent review date: June 2027
Car Parking - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability and the fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Additional Information & Services - . Superfast Fibre Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage
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