1-bedroom flat · CB23 6HB
Sold STCListed 266 days
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RETIREMENT PROPERTY: Flat 47 is a South-facing, bright, airy, one-bedroom flat on the second floor overlooking a quiet road, with a public car parking area and open space beyond.
It is in exceptionally good decorative order and features a walk-in bath and recently installed Ideal combi boiler.
Access is easy, as both the main lift and the staircase are just a few steps away from the flat's entrance.
The walk-in bath with Triton shower over allows easy access for either a bath or a shower, with plenty of grab rails next to the bath and around the bathroom.
Next to the bathroom is the light and welcoming bedroom, which is recently decorated and has a large fitted wardrobe. Cupboards along the hall give ample storage space.
The lounge/dining area is also well decorated and very light and airy, with a Juliet balcony.
A fully fitted kitchen has a washing machine, fridge/freezer, oven and hob, along with a full range of kitchen units. There is an electronically operated window.
Key Features: - * Doctors' surgery just over the road * 24hr-a-day staffing * Walk-in bath, Triton shower over * Cleaning services every week * Easy, comfortable access to town's amenities 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 LOCATION OVERVIEW: Type: Independent Living.
Properties: Constructed by Bovis Homes Ltd. Completed 2003. Comprising of: 18 x two bedroomed apartments 30 x one bedroomed apartments Services: Duty manager on site 24/7.
Emergency callouts between 10pm - 8am. One and half hour's service time per week. Restaurant facility offering a three-course lunch every day. Handyperson. Laundry service.
Facilities: Lift access to all levels, Owners' lounge, dining room, guest suite, hobbies room, landscaped gardens and car parking. Secure door entry system. Emergency alarm call system.
Accessibility: Cavendish Court is a gated complex. All areas are wheelchair accessible.
Situated in the village of Cambourne, close to local shops, doctors' surgery, chemist, community centre and supermarket.
Lifestyle: Cavendish Court has a busy social programme including coffee mornings, film nights, birthday parties, quiz nights and themed lunches.
The Hobbies Room affords a place for like-minded 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.
Cavendish Court Sackville Way Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6HB
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