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2 bedroom apartment
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Property description & features
- GUIDE PRICE- £325,000-£350,000
- 2 double bedrooms - rear facing apartment
- 24-Hour emergency call system
- Guest suite for visiting family & friends
- Close to shops and restaurants
- House manager - who provides peace-of-mind
- Residents lounge where social events take place
- Beautiful landscaped gardens
- Lift to all floors
- PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVISE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE - PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION
PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVISE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE
Summary - Centenary Place is a McCarthy and Stone development consisting of thirty 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and is specifically designed for the over 60's. Centenary Place has been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments boast a walk in laundry cupboard with fitted washer/dryer and underfloor heating throughout, Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms and walk in wardrobe. 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 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.
Local Area - Centenary Place is situated in the popular seaside town of Southend-On Sea, home to the historic Southend Pier, the largest pleasure pier in the world. There's plenty to suit all tastes close by, including Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Southchurch Park and Hall which has 30 acres of gardens to explore as well as the medieval moated manor house, now a musuem. Why not take a walk along the pier and enjoy some light refreshments a mile out to sea at the Salt cafe whilst enjoying the views of the Estuary. There's a great choice of shops in the local area including Waitrose, Aldi and Asda, as well as bars, coffee shops and restaurants.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system. Doors lead to the living room, bedrooms and shower room.
Lounge - Spacious lounge with a large window incorporating a French door to a Juliet balcony which allows lots of natural light in and provide views towards the rear of the development. The lounge has ample space for dining. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Leading onto the kitchen.
Kitchen - Well equipped modern kitchen with a range of white high gloss eye and base units and drawers with worktop and chrome handles. Sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits below the window with blind. Waist height (for minimal bend) 'Bosch' electric oven and built in microwave above, four ring ceramic hob with modern chimney style extractor over. Integrated fridge/freezer and integrated washing machine/tumble dryer. Inset ceiling spot lights, under unit concealed lighting and tiled flooring
Master Bedroom - Generous master bedroom which window providing views towards the rear communal garden. Door to a walk-in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. TV and telephone points, central ceiling light point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Ensuite Wet Room - Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a large walk-in wet room style shower with screen and support rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror. Chrome heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.
Second Bedroom - Double second bedroom which can be used for dining or hobby / study room with window with outlook over the rear communal gardens. Central ceiling light point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a double shower cubicle with glass sliding door and support rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror. Chrome heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.
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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £5,443.23 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2024).
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Car Parking Permit - Parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis at a charge of £250 PA and are subject to availability. Speak to your House Manager for more details.
Lease Information - Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review date: 1st June 2030
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Additional Services - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs.
* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
* Removal Service* Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
* Solicitors* Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
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