Flat, Woodlands, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8GW

Perfectly suited to the elderly who wish to retain independence, yet benefit from being part of a lively and active community whilst having the support of a team of staff with varying care packages available, dependent upon needs, 55 Woodlands is a second floor retirement apartment with lift access and comfortable accommodation comprising: Hallway, open plan living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower/wet room.

The apartment also benefits from under floor heating (included in the service charge) and uPVC double glazing. Woodlands also boasts: a Resident's Lounge, a Restaurant and a Hair Salon.

and is less than half a mile from Penrith town centre allowing easy access for the shops and facilities.

Council Tax Band: A (Westmorland & Furness Council) Communal Entrance   Lift and staircase to the first and second floors.

Entrance Hall   Spacious entrance with intercom and emergency alarm call. Cloaks cupboard, loft access and doors off.

Kitchen/lounge   11.88ft x 17.29ft 3.62m x 5.27m The lounge are has a window to the rear.

Kitchen area has a good range of wall and base units with worktops, tiled splashback, sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, integrated fridge freezer, electric hob and oven with extractor hood over.

Bedroom 1   11.08ft x 13.42ft 3.37m x 4.10m Window to the rear aspect, door to bathroom. Bedroom 2   8.37ft x 9.12ft 2.55m x 2.78m Window to rear aspect.

Wet Room/WC   5.91ft x 11.55ft 1.80m x 3.52m Hand basin, WC, thermostatic shower in enclosure, extractor. Outside   Communal areas and parking.

Directions   From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street, which becomes Victoria Road and the Bridge Lane, Woodlands is on the right and there is a shared car park.

Services   Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is underfloor and telephone is connected subject to BT. regulations.

The Monthly Service Charge is: £558.70 per calendar month from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and is inclusive of the personal gas and water within the apartment, and the Duty Officer Role The primary role of the duty officer is to ensure the wellbeing of all residents living in the scheme by providing a physical presence on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This 24/7 provision ensures that a staff member will be available should there be an emergency for a resident or in the scheme.

Local Occupancy   We are informed by MHA that there is a local occupancy restriction that requires residents: 1.to have either lived or worked in the Eden area for at least three years prior to the date of moving in, OR 2.to have established links with the Eden area by reason of birth or long term family links with the area, OR 3.to have a need because of age or disability to live near to those (not necessarily family) who have lived in the Eden area for at least three years.

Furthermore, MHA (Woodlands) rules require residents to be 60 years of age or over OR 55 if with a disability and also have a family member within the Eden area.

Other Costs   A personal TV license will still be required for individuals.

Agents Note   Monthly Charges 1/4/25 - 31/3/26 Service charge - £558.70 PCM (This covers communal cleaning & maintenance, external window cleaning, water & sewerage, building insurance & estate management.

It includes the costs of heating and water for the apartment and heating, lighting, and water for the communal areas.

This service charge also includes all management and staff costs for the scheme, a duty officer on site 24/7 and an emergency call system.

Contingency Fund Contribution   A contribution to the contingency fund is payable on sale or transfer of ownership.

The fund covers spending for the repair or renewal of communal areas, roof, lifts etc.

The contribution is 1% of the open market value at the point of sale/transfer, for each year or part-year of ownership. This is paid by the seller.

Tenure   We are informed the tenure is Leasehold.

Agents Note   These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

No person in the employment of Cumbrian Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property.

All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.