1 bedroom flat for sale

A good size ‘Assisted Living’ retirement 1 bedroom GROUND FLOOR flat built for the over 70’s by McCarthy & Stone. The apartment features a SOUTH FACING GARDEN which can be accessed via the lounge/dining room or the bedroom.  The town centre, mainline railway station and Waitrose Store are all within a short walk.

Corbett Court is an exclusive assisted living development which offers 24hr staff on site and full security systems.  There is a residents lounge with an array of social activities, a restaurant serving a 2 course lunch with a choice of menu and evening suppers.  The block has a guest suite for visiting family and friends, communal laundry and one hour of domestic care per week.  There are 2 lifts, car park, scooter charging rooms and beautifully arranged communal gardens.

The accommodation includes a communal hallway with sliding doors, entry phone system and reception desk.  A lift/stairs lead to the lower ground floor.  The private entrance hall has a large airing cupboard and the lounge/dining room has direct access to the south facing patio.  The kitchen is well fitted complemented by an integrated hob, oven and fridge/freezer.

The master bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the patio.  The wetroom/wc is a particularly generous size with fully tiled walls and floor. 

Outside, THERE IS A PRIVATE SOUTH FACING GARDEN LAID TO PATIO AND LAWN, ENCLOSED BY BEACH HEDGING.  there are communal gardens laid to paving with colourful borders divided by hedging and ornamental trees. Ample bench seating, raised fishpond.  There is a car park to the rear of the block which requires a permit.

Lease: 125 years from 2013

Service Charge: £9,718.33 per annum

Ground Rent: £435 per annum

Service Charge includes the cost of: Cleaning of communal and extenral windows. Water Rates for communal areas and apartments. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas. 24 Hour Emergency Call system. Upkeep of gardens and grounds. Reapirs and maintenance to interior and exterior communal areas. Cintigency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas. Buildings Insurance. Cost of the Estates Manager. Gardening.

Does not include external costs such as council tax, electricity or TV licence.