A beautifully presented one bedroom GROUND FLOOR retirement apartment REDECORATED THROUGHOUT and fitted with NEW CARPETS, benefitting from a living room with PATIO DOOR opening directly onto a PATIO AREA and the COMMUNAL GARDENS beyond
Description
The Development - Farringford Court is an Assisted Living development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who can enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. Each apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with electric oven and cooker hood, integrated fridge, freezer and ceramic hob. Fully fitted Bathroom and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom. There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant and with call points in the bathroom.
The Development features include a table service restaurant and 24 hour duty manager. There is a homeowners lounge , function room, library, laundry room, mobility scooter store , guest suite and a lift to all floors.
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Farringford Court with additional care and support packages available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs. Farringford Court is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
It is a condition of Purchase that all residents meet the age requirement of 70 Years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the; entrance hall the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Living Room - A bright and airy living/dining room with the benefit of having a large patio door leading out onto a patio area and the gardens beyond. Two ceiling light points, power points. TV & telephone points. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted modern style kitchen with cupboard doors and co-ordinated work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and built-in electric oven and electric ceramic hob with extractor hood.
Bedroom - A good size double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. TV and phone point, ceiling lights
Bathroom - Tiled and fitted with bath and walk-in level access shower. Toilet, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. There are grab rails and non slip flooring. Emergency pull cord.
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
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
One hours domestic help a week is included in the Service Charge.
Service charge: £11,282.84 per annum up to financial year end 31/03/2025. 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.
Car Parking - Permit Scheme - 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 - Lease length: 125 year lease from June 2010
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2025
Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Tenure: Leasehold
EPC Rating: C
Important Notice to Prospective Buyers
We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
Administration Charge
£3,600 inc vat payable upon the fall of the virtual gavel
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