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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Uplands Place, High Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridge
Retirement
Chain-free
Sold STC
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
559 sq ft / 52 sq m
EPC rating: B
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 996 yrs left
Ground rent£425 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£2,868.30 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand B
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (996 years remaining)
  • House Manager on site during office hours for peace of mind
  • Guest Suite for visiting family and friends
  • Amazing views from the communal roof terrace
  • Modern development with a hotel style lobby
  • Part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information
  • South facing one bedroom apartment with beautifully modern kitchen & shower room
A beautifully presented 'SHOW ROOM' style one bedroom apartment situated on the second floor with a SOUTH FACING ASPECT within a popular MCCARTHY STONE retirement living development.

~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE~

Apartment Overview - McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this beautifully presented one bedroom apartment which is situated on the second floor and can be accessed by both stairs and lift. The apartment has a sunny south facing aspect and outlook towards the rear of the development. Our apartments are fitted with new modern features including a walk in wardrobe to the bedroom and large walk in shower. This comes with no onward chain or stamp duty. *Early viewings advised*

Development Overview - Situated in the centre of the lively town of Cambourne and boasting outstanding contemporary design, this superb Retirement Living development boasts 28 one-bed apartments and 25 two-bed apartments.
All residents have access to both the spectacular roof terrace and the communal south-facing Sky Lounge, from which you can admire wonderful extended views over Cambourne. Uplands Place benefits of both weekly and monthly social programme which our homeowners can take or leave, this includes, yoga classes, wine events and movie nights.
Each apartment has been designed with your new lifestyle in mind. You can be as independent as you like in this safe and secure environment. The camera entry system and 24/7 call system give you peace of mind, and the on-site House Manager is available during office hours should you need anything.
There is a guest suite which allows friends and family to be just as comfortable as you when they come to stay.
Lifts to all floors guarantee accessibility throughout and, with a car park and scooter store, you won’t have any problems getting out and about.

Local Area - A parade of retail shops can be found immediately opposite the development, there’s a pub and restaurants nearby, and you’ve got a great choice of local cafes. Also within walking distance is a Morrisons supermarket, Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre and Monkfield Medical Practice & Library, Belfry Hotel with Spa and pool. Should you need it, Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is only 14 miles away. In a prominent town centre location, our Cambourne development offers a wealth of opportunities on your doorstep, with bus stops nearby serving Cambridge, and Huntingdon.

Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. The 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system, Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, and apartment security door entry system with intercom are all situated here. From the hallway there are double doors opening into a utility cupboard, housing washer/dryer, hot water tank and ventilation system. Further doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge - Bright and airy south facing lounge with a large window allowing ample natural light to flood in and incorporating a French door which leads to a Juliet balcony. The room provides ample space for dining, as showcased at present TV point (with Sky/Sky+ capabilities), telephone point and plenty of raised height power sockets. Door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units. The south facing window with rear outlook sits above the single sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven with designated space above for microwave, and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer and space for a dishwasher. Central ceiling light fitting and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom - This large luxury double bedroom also boasting from a sunny south facing aspect from the large almost floor to ceiling window. Door leads onto a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV and phone point and raised height power points.

Shower Room - Fitted with a modern suite comprising; full width walk in shower with support rail and glass screen, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Heated towel rail, tiled floor and partially tiled walls.

Service Charge - • Onsite 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 is £2,868.30 per annum (up to financial year ending 28/02/2025). The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Lease Information - Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2021.
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2036.

Additional Services - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
* 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

• Ultrafast Full Fibre available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Car Parking - This apartment does not come with an allocated car parking space, please contact the sales consultant for information on an additional purchase.

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McCarthy Stone - Resales
McCarthy Stone - Resales
4th Floor, 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AQ
01202 060980
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.  
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