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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SG3 6EU
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This 2 bedroom second floor apartment was built by the reputable McCarthy & Stone in 2020 and forms part of a fabulous development of 47 properties, exclusively for the over 70's.
Lowe House has been specifically designed to offer the very best in high quality, low maintenance retirement living, with additional support if required.
The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge/ dining room, kitchen with integrated appliances, shower room and 2 bedrooms one with a useful walk in wardrobe.
Energy rating: B Set within gorgeous and fully maintained landscaped grounds, the development also benefits from a communal club lounge, a wellness suite, Bistro style restaurant, laundry room and guest suite accommodation.
Lowe House is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care.
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.
There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team.
For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom.
The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family.
Our on-site bistro is perfect for those days that you don't want to cook for yourself providing freshly cooked meals every day.
If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.
'Lowe House' is conveniently located in the heart of the village that offers a variety of shops and services including a pharmacy, library, doctor's surgery and two dentist.
The village is also well placed for access to neighbouring towns and commuter links, with the following distances for guidance only: Stansted airport 28 miles - Luton airport 13 miles - Heathrow airport 39 miles - Welwyn G City 6 miles - A1(m) 3.6 miles - Hertford 8.5 miles - St Albans 13 miles - M25 Jct23 14 miles.
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