1 bedroom apartment for sale

Description This well-presented first floor retirement apartment is pleasantly located within the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Forming part of a development by McCarthy & Stone and exclusive for those aged 60 years and over. Being within easy reach of all the local amenities including public transport services, Booths supermarket, shops, bank, Boots the chemist, post office, church, cafes and restaurants.

The well-proportioned accommodation provides secure open plan living arrangements and comprises of an entrance hall with storage cupboard, sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and shower room, lovely balcony and handy store. Benefiting from 24-hour emergency call assistance through pull cord system, telephone entry system, underfloor heating and double glazing throughout.  

Property Overview Enter the main door into the communal entrance hall and take the lift to the second floor, making your way to number 20. Stepping inside, the tasteful feel to this home is immediately apparent with light and bright, modern living spaces and hardwood floor leading the way. A handy storage cupboard to the left provides ample space for storing coats and shoes.

Firstly, you are welcomed into the open plan living/dining room, filled with light from the sliding balcony doors offering views to the fells beyond, providing a generous space for hosting visitors. There is also a sliding door opening into the bedroom.

The kitchen is a modern, well fitted space with wall and base units, complementary worktops and upstand, and a stainless steel sink with drainer. Integrated appliances include a Neff oven, four ring hob with extractor over and a fridge/freezer.

The hardwood floor continues into the bedroom, with ample space for a double bed and additional furniture, along with a walk in dressing room with wardrobe space and sliding door onto the balcony, making the most of the views to the fells beyond. Finally, the bathroom presents an attractive three piece suite with a walk in shower, vanity sink unit, W.C. and a heated ladder towel radiator with part tiled walls and flooring to finish.  

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Kitchen/Living/Dining Room 26' 8" x 15' 3" (8.13m x 4.65m)  

Bedroom 11' 4" x 10' 3" (3.45m x 3.12m)  

Parking Parking is by allocated space, please check with the House Manager on site for availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum,but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. 

Services Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric Central Heating. 

Council Tax Westmorland and Furness Council. Band B.  

Tenure Leasehold from 2014 for 125 years. The ground rent payment is £425.00 per annum with the next ground rent review taking place in 2029. Any further information can be obtained from McCarthy and Stone Management Services.

We understand the current service charge is approx. £3147.71 per year which includes:
-Cleaning of all external windows
-Water rates for communal areas and apartment
-Electricity charges for communal areas
-24 hour emergency call system
-House Manager for 28 hours per week
-Garden maintenance
-Repairs and maintenance to the communal areas
-Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
-Buildings insurance 

Conditions applying to ownership It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.  

What3Words Location & Directions ///crazy.apples.screaming

From the Market Square proceed up New Road turning left at Booths, take the second left onto Tram Lane and the development is on the right hand side.