2 bedroom apartment for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (991 years remaining)
- Beautifully Presented Second Floor Apartment Lift Access To All Floors
- Own Parking Space
- Quality Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
- Master Bedroom With Walk In Wardrobe & En suite Shower Room
- Further Double Bedroom & Shower Room
- Stunning Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
- House Manager Oversees The Smooth Running Of The Development
- Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
- 24/7 Careline & Secure Entry System For Peace Of Mind
- Conveniently Situated For Access In To Town Centre
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*
Blake Court - Constructed by multi award-winning McCarthy Stone in 2016, Blake Court offers a fantastic independent living opportunity in this 'Retirement Living' development for those aged over 60. Blake Court has a wonderful friendly community feel, with a host of regular activities to enjoy thus making it really easy to meet new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Blake Court. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish. The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners lounge, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Living at Blake Court provides both Home Owners and family with the peace-of-mind provided by both the day-to-day support of our house manager who oversees the smooth running of the development. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance.
Additionally there is also the excellent guest suite, widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.
The development occupies a very convenient position close to the heart of the Market Town centre and therefore extremely convenient to all major amenities and bus routes.
Entrance Hall: - With a solid oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and audio link to the main development entrance door, emergency pull cord. Walk-in utility/store cupboard with light and shelving, and housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water, Vent Axia heat recovery unit and washer/dryer. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the living room.
Living Room: - A really bright and welcoming room courtesy of the large double glazed window with an ever-changing outlook to the street scene below, full length curtains included. Feature fireplace with inset coal effect electric fire creates a lovely focal point. A feature glazed paneled door leads to the kitchen.
Kitchen: - Double-glazed window with fitted blind. Excellent range of contemporary soft white fitted units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching splashback up-stand incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over and modern glass splashback, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, and tiled floor.
Master Bedroom: - A lovely well-proportioned, dual aspect double bedroom with two double glazed windows with full length curtains. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, ample hanging space and shelving. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - Modern white suite comprising; back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under sink cupboard and mirror with integral light positioned over. Level access, walk-in shower with both raindrop and conventional shower attachments. Emergency pull cord, heated ladder radiator, ceiling spot light fitting. Extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor,
Bedroom Two: - Another very good-sized double bedroom with a double-glazed window with fitted blind.
Shower Room: - Modern white suite comprising; corner shower cubicle, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under sink cupboard and mirror with integral light positioned over. Emergency pull cord, heated ladder radiator, ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.
Parking - No.31 has the huge benefit of it's own parking space.
Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service Charge: £4,721.80 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2025)
Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from January 2016
Ground Rent: £495 per annum
Ground Rent Review date: January 2031
Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
Services - Mains water and electricity, electric room heating, mains drainage.
Broadband - Gfast Fibre Broadband available.
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