Map1 bedroom apartment for sale
Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
538 sq ft / 50 sq m
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 113 yrs left
Ground rent: £425 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £3,202.28 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
EEO2ThreeVodafone
Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (113 years remaining)
- One bedroom apartment
- Juliet balcony overlooking the communal grounds.
- Close to supermarket and shops
- House Manager for peace of mind
- 24 Hour emergency careline + Video entry system
- Homeowners Lounge where social events take place
- Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
- Laundry room + Mobility scooter store
- Landscaped Gardens + Decked Seating Area
- Part exchange available please call us for more information.
A bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment situated at the front of the development. This apartment benefits from a Juliet balcony overlooking the communal grounds.
Summary - Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 54 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
It is situated in central Caversham, close to shops including Waitrose, Iceland, hair salons, cafes, small restaurants and local amenities including pharmacies, care providers, banks and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caverham occupies the North bank of the River Thames. The riverside promenade is a short walk away and leads to a footbridge to the train station and Reading town centre.
There are frequent trains to London Paddington, Waterloo, Oxford, Gatwick and GWR, Cross Country and forthcoming Crossrail services. There are bus stops nearby for good bus services throughout the local area and to Henley, Oxford and beyond.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency pull cord system and controlled access entry phone unit is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A well-proportioned lounge with a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom - Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails. Emergency cord.
Storage Cupboard for airing, storage area, some shelving, water heating and meter.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £3,202.28 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025)
Lease Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 2012
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent review: Jun-27
*Additional Services & Information* - * 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
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Summary - Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 54 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
It is situated in central Caversham, close to shops including Waitrose, Iceland, hair salons, cafes, small restaurants and local amenities including pharmacies, care providers, banks and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caverham occupies the North bank of the River Thames. The riverside promenade is a short walk away and leads to a footbridge to the train station and Reading town centre.
There are frequent trains to London Paddington, Waterloo, Oxford, Gatwick and GWR, Cross Country and forthcoming Crossrail services. There are bus stops nearby for good bus services throughout the local area and to Henley, Oxford and beyond.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency pull cord system and controlled access entry phone unit is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A well-proportioned lounge with a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom - Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails. Emergency cord.
Storage Cupboard for airing, storage area, some shelving, water heating and meter.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £3,202.28 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025)
Lease Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 2012
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent review: Jun-27
*Additional Services & Information* - * 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
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Property information from this agent
About this agent
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.