1 bedroom apartment for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (115 years remaining)
- A one bedroom first floor apartment
- House Manager and 24 hour Careline
- Homeowners lounge
- Guest suite for friends ands family
- Viewings highly recommended
- Town centre location
- Security door entry system and 24 hour careline
- Close to Alnwick Gardens and Castle
- Part Exchange Scheme available
Summary - Robert Adam Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 55 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.
The apartment features entrance hall, lounge, a fully fitted kitchen, bedroom, shower room with good size shower cubicle and storeroom. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens, communal laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.
Robert Adam Court is situated in Alnwick set in some of the North East’s most scenic landscape and nestled between Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the South and Berwick upon-Tweed to the North. The town’s greatest landmark is the majestic Alnwick Castle which stands proud above the river Aln. This is the home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and, after Windsor, is the second largest inhabited castle in Britain. This foreboding medieval castle with stunning staterooms is one the of the area’s most popular visitor attractions and was also the famous Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter films. Adjacent to the Castle lies the exciting Alnwick Gardens which includes the infamous poison garden, several impressive water features and many fascinating plants. There are also many projects available here, with the Education Room offering a variety of workshops and activities for all ages. Alnwick town centre which is less than 300 metres from the Robert Adam Court, boasts a wide array of shops from high street brands to small local boutiques.
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 emergency response pull cord system 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, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - Feature fire with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads into a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with integrated oven, induction hob with extractor hood, fridge freezer, slimline dishwasher, under pelmet lighting. Stainless steel round sink and drainer with mixer lever tap and window over. Vinyl floor covering.
Bedroom - Benefiting from corner built in wardrobes. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
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
• Use of communal laundry
• 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, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,316.12 per annum (for financial year ending 28 Feb 2025)
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information - Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2010
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2025
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years old.
Additional Information And Services - • Ultrafast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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