2-bedroom flat · CB23 6LH
For saleReduced £10k (−2.9%) on 15 OctListed 155 days
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A sunny south facing two bedroom apartment situated on the first floor with an outlook towards the rear.
The property benefits from a spacious living area with a Juliet balcony, modern kitchen, two shower rooms and allocated car parking.
Uplands Place is a McCarthy Stone Retirement living development with homeowners lounge and visiting house manager.
Development Overview Situated in the centre of the lively town of Cambourne and boasting outstanding contemporary design, this superb Retirement Living development boasts 28 one-bed apartments and 25 two-bed apartments.
All residents have access to both the spectacular roof terrace and the communal south-facing Sky Lounge, from which you can admire wonderful extended views over Cambourne.
Uplands Place benefits of both weekly and monthly social programme which our homeowners can take or leave, this includes, yoga classes, wine events and movie nights.
Each apartment has been designed with your new lifestyle in mind. You can be as independent as you like in this safe and secure environment.
The camera entry system and 24/7 call system give you peace of mind, and the on-site House Manager is available during office hours should you need anything.
There is a guest suite which allows friends and family to be just as comfortable as you when they come to stay.
Lifts to all floors guarantee accessibility throughout and, with a car park and scooter store, you won’t have any problems getting out and about.
Local Area A parade of retail shops can be found immediately opposite the development, there’s a pub and restaurants nearby, and you’ve got a great choice of local cafes.
Also within walking distance is a Morrisons supermarket, Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre and Monkfield Medical Practice.
Should you need it, Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is only 14 miles away. In a prominent town centre location, our Cambourne development offers a wealth of opportunities on your doorstep.
Entrance Hallway Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall.
The 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system, Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, wall mounted thermostat and apartment security door entry system with intercom are all situated here.
From the hallway there are double doors opening into a walk-in storage/airing cupboard, housing a washing machine. Further doors lead to the living room, both bedrooms and shower room.
Living Room Wonderfully airy living room, with a south facing large window allowing ample natural light to flood in and incorporating a French door leading to a Juliet balcony with a rear outlook over the car park.
The room has ample space for dining. Telephone point, TV point (with Sky/Sky+ capabilities) and plenty of raised height power sockets. A part glazed door leads into the separate kitchen.
Kitchen A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units. The south facing window with blind sits above the single sink with mixer tap and drainer.
Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Central ceiling light fitting and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom One This spacious double bedroom benefits from a almost floor to ceiling height window allowing lots of light into the room.
The room also has a large walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. TV and phone point and plenty of raised height power sockets. Door leads to an en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room Fitted with a modern suite comprising; full width walk-in shower with glass screen and support rail, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above.
Emergency pull cord.
Tiled floor and partially tiled walls Bedroom Two This second spacious double bedroom, which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room, study or hobby room, also benefiting from a large south facing window.
TV and phone point and plenty of raised height power sockets.
Shower Room Fitted with a modern suite comprising; shower cubicle with glass sliding door and support rail, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Emergency pull cord.
Tiled floor and partially tiled walls Car Parking This apartment comes with allocated car parking space.
Service Charge (Breakdown) • 24 hour emergency call system • Visiting House Manager • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV.
To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager. Lease Information Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2021.
Ground rent: £495 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2036. Moving Made Easy & Additional Information Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back.
We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including: • free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant • Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage
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