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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · RG45 6GT
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About
A beautifully presented and spacious east-facing one-bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the first floor, and overlooking the communal gardens.
Comprising of; a spacious living area, a sleek modern kitchen, generous size double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a modern fitted shower room, and ample storage space in the form of a large storage room off the entrance hallway.This first-floor apartment is bright and light, with views of the communal gardens and seating area from the living area, kitchen and bedroom, with accessed via a choice of two separate lifts.
Birch Place is a Retirement Living Plus development by McCarthy & Stone, offering independent living to people over 70s with the option of additional support and assistance when needed.
The development boasts an impressive range of communal facilities and services to support its residents, including a club lounge, function room, wellbeing suite, hairdressing salon, landscaped gardens, laundry rooms, and a bistro restaurant serving daily meals.
The development also provides guest suite accommodation for visiting family and friends, as well as 24-hour emergency support and onsite management.
Additionally, one hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge, with additional services available at an extra cost.
Crowthorne is a peaceful and attractive village with plenty to offer.
Birch Place is located in a quiet residential area, equidistant from the railway station and the High Street, where there are independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a Lidl and the Co-op, providing local amenities for everyday needs.
Key Information: Service Charge: £10,868.00 Per Annum Ground Rent: £435.00 Per Annum Ground Rent Review periods: Jan 2033 Lease Expiry Date: 1st Jan 3017 Tenure: Leasehold Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: B Heating Type: All electric Parking.
Allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Mobile Strength: Data Provided by Ofcom EE - Likely to have good coverage and supports multimedia.
Three - Likely to have good coverage and supports multimedia. O2 - Likely to have good coverage and supports multimedia. Vodafone - Likely to have good coverage and supports multimedia.
Broadband Strength: Data Provided by Ofcom Standard 15 Mbps/1 Mbps Superfast 64 Mbps/14 Mbps Ultrafast 1000 Mbps/220Mbps Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services.
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