1 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (994 years remaining)
- Beautifully presented apartment with a walk out balcony enjoying views of the courtyard and gardens
- Double bedroom with walk in wardrobe
- Modern kitchen with built in appliances
- Contemporary shower room
- Allocated car parking space included
- Homeowners Lounge with Wi Fi access
- Bistro serving freshly prepared meals and snacks
- 24 Hours Estate manager
- Guest suite & Landscaped gardens
- 24hr Emergency call monitoring
Oakhill Place - Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability.
The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Local Area - The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the unusually large entrance hall which could easily accommodate a desk and chair for use as a study area. The 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room
Living Room - A well-proportioned living room benefitting from a walk-out balcony overlooking the court yard. There's ample room for a dining table. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights.
Kitchen - Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers, and cupboards. UPVC double glazed window. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath an electronically controlled window enjoying garden views. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood. Integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom - A large bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point. Ceiling light, fitted carpets.
Shower Room - Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower. WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.
Allocated Car Parking - The apartment comes complete with an allocated car parking space directly outside the main entrance.
Service Charge - •Cleaning of communal 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
•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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Annual Service charge: £9,636.95 for financial year ending 31/03/2025.
Additional Services & Information - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, 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.
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• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Ground Rent - Ground rent: £435 per annum.
Ground rent review: 1st June 2034
Lease Information - 999 years from 1st June 2019
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