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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Cross Penny Court, Cotton Lane, Bury St. Edmunds
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Retirement
EV charger
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
559 sq ft / 52 sq m
EPC rating: B
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 113 yrs left
Ground rent£435 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge£9,792.92 per annum
Council tax, if payableAsk agent
BroadbandSuper-fast 115Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (113 years remaining)
  • 24 Hour on site staffing for peace of mind
  • Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge additional hours by arrangement
  • Personal care packages availablefrom the on site CQC registered care agency
  • Table service restaurant
  • Homeowners lounge with audio visual equipment
  • Guest suite + Function room
  • Part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information

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~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE~
A spacious one bedroom second floor apartment situated within a DESIRABLE retirement living plus development offering EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES including a restaurant, function room, landscaped gardens and communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place.

Summary - Cross Penny Court is a Retirement Living Plus (formally known as assisted living) development with 56 one and two bedrooms set within the historic town of Bury St Edmunds.
Cross Penny Court is managed by a team of qualified staff, ranging from an Estates Manager who is individually registered with the Care Quality Commission, to the Support Worker. Help is always available, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, from the qualified reliable and friendly on-site care team you will know and trust. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite. McCarthy Stone Plus are also able to offer you Lifestyle Support, so if you fancy a trip to the cinema, an art class, or simply to visit friends - our care team can provide companionship and support, helping you to get out and about.
For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour TV secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge and games room for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided every day. Other communal areas consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging point and well maintained landscaped gardens providing a great space to socialise with new friends and neighbours!
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Local Area - Cross Penny Court is located a short walk away from the town centre, offering an assortment of high street names, independant shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. The major supermarkets are also close by including Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi and Iceland. The town also has markets on Wednesdays and Saturday. There's plenty to do to suit all tastes, Bury St. Edmunds Abbey, Abbey gardens and Cathedral makes an enjoyable day out.

Entrance Hallway - Auto-opening main entrance front door operated by a 'fob', apartment front door has a spy hole and letter box which leads into the entrance. There is a door to a walk in storage/airing cupboard. Wall mounted emergency speech module. Ceiling light fitting. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and wet room.

Lounge - A generously sized lounge with a window providing views towards the side aspect, the room offers ample room for a dining table. TV with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply) and telephone points, two ceiling light points and raised electric power points. Double doors opening to separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range for low and eye level cupboard, drawers and tiled splash back. The window sits above the stainless steel sink and drainer. Fitted waist height oven with side opening door with space above for microwave and four ringed induction hob with chrome extractor hood. Integrated fridge and freezer. Ceiling and under counter lighting.

Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with window providing outlook towards the side aspect. Benefiting from a built in mirror fronted wardrobe with hanging rail. TV with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply) and telephone points, ceiling light point and raised electric power points. Emergency pull cord.

Wet Room - Purpose built large wet room comprising of a level access shower with support rail and curtain, low level bath with grab rails and frosted glass window above, WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with mirror above. Non-slip vinyl flooring. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 24/7 staffing onsite
• 1 Hours domestic assistance.
• Subsidised on-site bistro
• 1 Hours domestic assistance.
• Cleaning of communal windows
• 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 the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
The Service charge is £9,792.92 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2025).
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2029
Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2014

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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McCarthy Stone - Resales
McCarthy Stone - Resales
4th Floor, 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AQ
01202 060980
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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.  
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