1-bedroom house · OX3 9JU
Sold STCListed 176 days
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**ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH BALCONY** Churchill Sales & Lettings are pleased to be marketing this one bedroom first floor apartment, which is situated within the ever popular Emden House development.
The apartment is presented in good order throughout. The Living room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture.
A window provides lots of natural light and double French doors open to a private balcony with lovely garden views.
The Kitchen is accessed via the Hallway and offers a range of eye and base level units with working surfaces over, tiled splashbacks and built in oven.
There is an integrated fridge and freezer (door covers required) and a window allows for light and ventilation. The Bedroom is a good sized double with a built in wardrobe.
A window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and airy. The Shower room offers a large shower with double doors, a WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath.
Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment are three storage cupboards, which are located in the hallway. Call us today to book your viewing!
The apartments at Emden House are owned by Secure Retirement Association (Headington) Limited, a non-profit making limited company run on co-operative lines.
Residents become Members of the Association and shareholders when they lease an apartment, by making a loan to the value of the apartment.
Emden House stands in its own grounds in the village conservation area of Headington, with views over open country to the North and Bury Knowle Park to the South.
There is a gate from Emden House garden into the park. Shops, including Waitrose about a quarter of a mile away across the park, or down Old High Street. The local library is in the park.
From the centre of Headington there are buses every ten minutes into Oxford, and a frequent coach service to London.
The House Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Communal Area from coffee mornings to games afternoons and film nights.
There is also a Library and Laundry Room for use by the Owners.
Emden House has been designed with safety and security at the forefront, the apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite House Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team.
There are smoke and heat detectors to provide unrivalled peace of mind.
Emden House is managed by the award winning Churchill Estates Management, working closely with Churchill Living and Churchill Sales & Lettings to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner.
Emden House requires at least one apartment Owner to be over the age of 55. Service Charge (Year ending 31st January 2027) £7,237.43 per annum.
Ground rent is not collected at this development Council Tax Band B A new 50 year Lease is granted on property transfer. Please refer to Churchill Estates Management.
Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management.
Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management.
Service charges include: Apartment heating and water, Careline system, buildings insurance, communal water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, House Manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.
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