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£150,000
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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Goodes Court, Baldock Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 5FF
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1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
527 sq ft / 49 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 112 yrs left
Ground rent: £435 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £9,657.48 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Super-fast 212Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (112 years remaining)
  • Homeowners' lounge with audio visual equipment
  • 24 Hour on site staffing
  • Estates Manager & Your Life team
  • Domestic assistance (one hour per week included in the service charge, additional hours by arrangement)
  • Personal care packages available from the CQC registered Your Life team
  • Guest suite & Function room
  • Underfloor heating in communal areas
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Part exchange, entitlements advise, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information
FULL REFURBISHMENT of ALL communal spaces!

ENJOY LUNCH ON US WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR OF GOODES COURT - BOOK NOW!

In EXCELLENT CONDITION, this one bedroom retirement apartment can be lived in immediately. It is TASTEFULLY DECORATED and has has the benefit of a DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE. ~Built & Managed by McCarthy Stone~

About Goodes Court - The bustling market town of Royston is situated on the borders of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire and is home to Goodes Court. Part of McCarthy Stone's Retirement Living PLUS range (formally assisted living), Goodes Court is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. The development is situated on Baldock Road, close to Royston Heath and next to Royston golf course.

Just 150 yards away, the traditional town centre offers a variety of of high street shops and amenities. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment.

Social Activities - The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Goodes Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

To make life even more convenient for homeowners there are two local Hairdressers and a Foot Health Practitioner that visit Goodes Court on a regular basis and always happy to welcome new clients.

Care & Support - The personal care services available at DEVELOPMENT NAME can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

The Restaurant - Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Goodes Court serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Landscaped Gardens - Goodes Court boasts extensive landscaped gardens which wraps around the development. Paved pathways allow you to explore the grounds easily, whilst the ample seating provides the perfect place for you to sit and enjoy the gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons. All the communal grounds are fully maintained, however if you do enjoy gardening, there is always opportunities to get involved as much as you like. Many of our 'green-fingered' communities have raised beds where homeowners can grow their own produce and still keep a hand in their favourite pastime.

About 27 Goodes Court - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response module is located. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Living Room - The living room is bright, tastefully decorated, and well-proportioned. It has a double aspect out look, feature fireplace. TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Two ceiling lights, two wall panelled heaters and raised power sockets.

Kitchen - Kitchen fitted with a wide range of base and wall units which are again fitted with roll edge work surfaces. The electric oven is built in at work surface height for easy usage. There is a ceramic four ringed hob which sits beneath the extractor hood. Also benefits from an integrated fridge. A double glazed window sits in front of the stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer.

Bedroom - A spacious double bedroom with a built in wardrobe plus a large, shelved, walk in cupboard with ample storage space. Emergency pull-cord, large double glazed window, TV and telephone point, wall panelled heater.

Wet Room - A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring, equipped with low level bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror and shaver point, WC, wall mounted heated towel rail, shower, and emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Rlp) - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £9,657.48 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2025).

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability) - 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.

Ground Rent - Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2026

Lease Length - Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2011

Moving Made Easy - 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 speak with our Property Consultant today.

Additional Information & Services - • Gfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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