1 bedroom retirement property for sale

A well maintained and spacious one bedroom ground floor apartment which is located in a sought after RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE OVER 60'S.
The accommodation comprises: private entrance hall, spacious living room, kitchen with built-in oven and hob, bathroom and a bedroom with built-in wardrobes. All with the benefit of Economy 7 heating, double glazing and alarm/monitoring system.
The communal facilities are extremely impressive, commencing with a well decorated and carpeted reception lobby with warden's office, lifts and stairs to all floors. There is also a large residents lounge, well stocked library, laundry room and a guest suite for overnight visitors.
Outside, there are well maintained and landscaped communal gardens with various seating areas, and a large car park with more than ample provision for residents and their visitors.
St Catherine's Court is located in a quiet tucked away area about half a mile away from the town centre.
EPC Band C. Council Tax Band C.

Main Entrance Door - A secure main door with an entry phone system. A small lobby then leads to:

Reception Area - A well decorated and carpeted reception area with seating. Stairs and lifts to all floors. Office for the House Manager when on duty which is Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00.

Front Door To: -

Private Entrance Hall - Built-in airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder. Wall mounted entry phone/alarm system. built-in cloaks/storage cupboard with light connected.

Living Room - 5.130 x 3.150 (16'9" x 10'4") - Double glazed window. Modern electric radiator. TV and telephone points. Two wall light points. Mock fireplace with wooden surround. Arch to:

Kitchen - 2.290 x 2.130 (7'6" x 6'11") - Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards below. Adjacent fitted work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below. Neff built-in oven, electric hob and cooker extractor hood.
Four single eye level wall cupboards plus shelving. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Kicks pace heater. Alarm cord. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled splashbacks to work surfaces.

Bedroom - 4.880 into recess x 2.67 (16'0" into recess x 8'9" - Double glazed window. Modern electric radiator. TV point. alarm cord. Double built-in wardrobe cupboard with full height folding doors.

Shower/Wet Room - 2.340 x 1.680 (7'8" x 5'6") - Wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback. Low level WC. Shower enclosure with Mira Advance shower unit, tiled splash surround, shower rail and curtain. Extractor fan. Shaver light and point. Electric heated towel rail. Wall mounted electric heater.

Communal Facilities - The development has the benefit of some excellent communal facilities.
On the second floor there is a guest suite for overnight visitors which is booked via the house manager.
On the lower ground floor there is a well stocked library are, a laundry room and a large residents lounge with a small kitchen attached. The lounge is well used for a range of social functions and meetings.

Residents Lounge - A well equipped rooms with double glazed windows on two aspects and French doors leading out to a large communal patio area.

Laundry Room - Equipped with two Miele professional washing machines and two Miele tumble dryers.

Communal Grounds - Extremely well maintained gard3ens surround the building.
There are several lawn areas, well stocked flower beds and several seating areas.

Parking Arrangements - This development benefits from a large car park with plenty of parking spaces for residents with cars and their visitors.

Lease Details - The 125 Year lease commenced in 1991 which means that there are 92 years left to run on the lease.

The ground rent is £319.32 per annum, payable in two installments every 6 months.

The current service charge is £3,439.22 per annum, payable in two installments every 6 months.
This charge covers; Maintenance, decorating, security and cleaning of all communal areas, buildings insurance, water rates, house manager's costs and 24 hour emergency call system.
N.B. New Upvc double glazing was fitted throughout the building in 2017.

Local Information - Essential information on transport links, shops, hospitals & doctors plus schools with their contact details & performance ratings is available on our website: Find the property you are interested in and then select premium brochure.

In this brochure you will find larger photographs, floor plan, Energy Performance Certificate and loads of useful information about the area that the property is located.

Disclaimer - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out survey, not tested the services, appliances or specific fittings and any mention of such items does not imply that they are in working order. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Photographs are for illustration only and may depict items which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property. Any stated plot size is intended merely as a guide and has not been officially measured or verified. We have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property and purchaser is advised to obtain clarification from their solicitor or surveyor. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003. Intending purchaser will be asked to produce identification documents and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there be no delay in agreeing the sale.