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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CB23 6HB
Sold STCReduced £15k (−15%) on 25 OctListed 269 days
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About
RETIREMENT PROPERTY: A sunny and spacious ground floor property featuring tall ceilings and French windows in the large lounge opening to a small grassed area.
The apartment boasts a fully fitted kitchen, with ample storage and an integral fridge freezer, new washing machine, electric hob and oven.
The spacious bedroom includes a generously sized built-in wardrobe, and has TV and phone points. The large bathroom features a plinth walk-in shower adapted to suit a person with limited mobility.
The wide hallway contains two large storage cupboards, with shelving.
The property has gas central heating, a regularly-serviced Combi boiler and is in good decorative order (e.g., newly fitted, in 2023, lounge and hall carpets), with all blinds and curtains included.
The living room benefits from high rotary electric fans, telephone points and a TV aerial socket. The kitchen and living room both have electrically operated blinds.
This property is South facing and located within easy, step-free access to the communal garden, restaurant, lobby and lounge.
The property is very private, being located at the end of a corridor, with one neighbouring apartment.
Benefits from being across the road from a well-equipped library and Doctor's surgery, plus shops.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B EPC RATING: C MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE: £695.81 SERVICE CHARGE PERIOD: 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 12 MONTH GROUND RENT: £312.42 GROUND RENT DUE FOR REVIEW: 2033 LENGTH OF LEASE: 999 Years from 01/01/2003 RESALE FEES: 1% to Reserve Fund Cavendish Court information: Type Independent Living Properties Constructed by Bovis Homes Ltd.
Completed 2003. Comprising of: 18 x two bedroomed apartments and 30 x one bedroomed apartments Services Duty manager on site 24/7. Emergency callouts between 10.00pm and 8.00am.
One and half hours service time per week. Restaurant facility offering a three course lunch every day. Family and friends welcome. Handyman. Laundry service.
Facilities Lift access to all levels, lounge, dining room, guest suite, hobbies room, landscaped gardens and car parking. Secure door entry system. Emergency alarm call system.
Accessibility All areas are wheelchair accessible. Situated in the new village of Cambourne and within 400 yards of the local shops and supermarket.
Good local amenities including doctor's surgery, chemist, community centre and shops. Lifestyle Cavendish Court has attractive communal areas.
The busy social programme includes coffee mornings, film nights, birthday parties, quiz nights and themed lunches.
The Hobbies Room affords a place for likeminded people to meet for a game of scrabble, cards or jigsaw making. New Owners are accepted over 65 years of age.
Pets are welcome (subject to terms of the lease). Tenure Leasehold 999 years from 2003. Manager's note This is a friendly development.
We are excellently positioned for local facilities and promote friendly and professional support for an independent lifestyle.
It is situated just ten miles from Cambridge and with easy access to the A14 and M11. Local buses serve Cambridge, Bedford and St Neots. The community make new owners very welcome.
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About 8 Cavendish Court, Sackville Way, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6HB
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