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A bright and spacious two double bedroom retirement apartment, boasting dual aspect lounge of particularly good proportions and bath and separate shower. Offered with no onward chain.
Benedict Court benefits from a 24-hour emergency call system, a site manager and very well-maintained communal areas comprising a residents' lounge where social events take place, laundry room, store for mobility scooters and a guest suite for visiting family & friends.
Summary Benedict Court was built by McCarthy and Stone a purpose built retirement living development.
Communal facilities include a fully equipped laundry room a lift to all floors and a mobility scooter store with charging points.
There is a Homeowners lounge with doors leading to a patio surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The door entry system ensures complete peace of mind and the 24 hour emergency call system is provided by a personal pendant with a call point in the bathroom.
There is a House Manager on site and the development will link through to the 24 hour emergency call system for when they are off duty.
There is also a guest suite for when friends and family come to stay.
The development is close to the town centre with its mix of historic buildings and excellent range of high street shops and department stores.
As well as numerous restaurants and cafes, there is a supermarket next door to the development.
For those wishing to travel further afield, the town's railway station operates a mainline station to Reading and London.
It is a condition of purchase that all Residents must be over the age of 60 years.
Property Overview A bright and spacious Retirement Living apartment boasting a lovely dual aspect lounge of particularly good proportions providing plenty of space for both living and dining furniture, The kitchen is serviced by integeral appliances and has a window over the sing with a green outlook.
There are two good sized double bedrooms one of which has built on mirrored wardrobes and a bathroom with both a bath and walk- in shower.
Opposite the bathroom through the hallway is a large airing cupboard providing excelent storage.
Social Lifestyle The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Benedict Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place.
Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights.
They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.
Landscaped Gardens One of the main social hubs of Benedict Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year.
Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.
The communal lounge opens onto beautiful, landscaped gardens with seated patio areas, offering a scenic place to relax and chat with friends, particularly in the summer months.
All communal areas are maintained by Your McCarthy Stone, so you can relax and enjoy them with new found friends.
“Totally impressed by the development and its gardens - everywhere immaculate and seemingly well maintained.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner “The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner Additional Information And Services • Superfast Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage Car Parking Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability.
Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Service Charge (Breakdown) • 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 The service charge is £3,478.35 (for financial year ending 28/02/2025).
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.
Lease Information Lease 125 Years from 1st Jan 2009 Ground rent: £888.93 per annum Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2039 Moving Made Easy
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