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Retirement
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£418,000
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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Property 24 at Norton Place 74 Icknield Way, Baldock SG7
New build
Retirement
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Retirement property
2 bed
0 bath
EPC rating: B*
839 sq ft / 78 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Close to Baldock's vibrant market town and amenities including independent cafes, shops and an established and well stocked library
  • Elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom retirement apartments for sale
  • Lovely, landscaped courtyard gardens for evening cocktails and lazy afternoons with friends
  • Wellness Suite to pamper yourself & On-site chef-run bistro with ever changing seasonal menus plus barista coffee and cake
  • Elegant communal lounge with free wifi for socialising with friends and family and a private function room for hosting a games night or a private family party, stocked with a mini library and board...
  • Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager, Sharon, handles day-to-day running of the community
  • Communal lounge
  • Car parking
  • Camera entry system
  • 24/7 call system

This spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in Baldock, Hertfordshire is part of the Norton Place development from the award-winning McCarthy Stone. A private retirement apartment, Property 24 is located on the first floor, is low-maintenance and contains extra safety features. See the exclusive benefits and highlights this property has to offer in the development information.

New build - Council tax to be determined

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 21/03/2023

Weekly service charge = £242.02 (reviewed annually)

Places of interest

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    Why Norton Place? Situated within close proximity to the centre of the charming, historic market town of Baldock, Hertfordshire, in a fantastic location next to Ivel Springs nature reserve, this Retirement Living PLUS development will comprise of 57 elegant retirement apartments with 24 one-bedroom and 33 two-bedroom properties. Just a short stroll away from our new retirement homes in Baldock you’ll find a bustling town centre with a good mix of independent shops, restaurants and cafes and there’s great range of facilities and fitness classes, including yoga, at the nearby Knights Templar Sports Centre. The area also boasts excellent transport links with direct trains to Cambridge, London King’s Cross station, and Luton Airport just 16 miles away. Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS In these delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living PLUS apartments, we’ll help you take care of the little things – as well as the bigger chores - so you can focus on doing what you love. You’d find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly Manager onsite at all times and a chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking – or just fancy a barista-style coffee with a friend. An hour’s domestic support every week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care on tap should you need it. Pets are welcome too!  Low maintenance and sociable This Retirement Living PLUS development in Baldock is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including two luxurious lounges with free Wi-Fi, and a large, landscaped garden with courtyard areas - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There will also be a hotel-style guest suite as a convenient alternative when people come to stay. The communal facilities will become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta. Safe and secure All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction to ensure they are a joy to live in. As well as being well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, they have the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times. Shared Ownership, what is it and how does it work?  McCarthy Stone Shared Ownership is run in conjunction with Homes England and we work closely with them to provide this opportunity. With this scheme you can pay up to 75% of the full property value, and if you own 75% there's no rent to pay on the rest. It's not charity, it's not a handout, it's just what you deserve to help you make the most of your retirement. After a lifetime of looking after others, it's your time now. "It's an excellent option, we honestly didn't think we would ever be able to live here" Mr & Mrs Craven - McCarthy Stone Homeowners The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 21/03/2023

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