1 bed flat for sale in Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading RG4, £197,000

197,000.00

Offer Nr.:
61338208
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
1 bed flat
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Reception rooms:
1
Contact name:
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
Phone(s):
01202 984855

* Open Day
* Leasehold
* House Manager
* 24 emergency call system
* Lift to all floors
* Communal lounge
* Sun deck with seating
* Landscaped gardens
* Guest suite for family or friends
* Laundry room
* Mobility scooter store with charging points
* Convenient for local amenities
No stamp duty to be paid on this purchase.
A much sought after one bedroom, ground floor apartment within Crayshaw Court
a retirement living development for the over 60's.
Conveniently located for a leisurely stroll along the river promenade and
being situated in central Caversham provides an array of local shopping
outlets including Waitrose and Iceland.
**Summary**
Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living.
The development consists of 54 one and two - bedroom retirement apartments for
the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24 - hour emergency call
system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the
bathroom.
It is situated in central Caversham, close to shops including Waitrose,
Iceland, hair salons, cafes, small restaurants and local amenities including
pharmacies, care providers, banks and a major nhs gp practice with health
centre.
Caverham occipies the North bank of the River Thames. The riverside promenade
is a short walk away and leads to a footbridge to the train station and
Reading town centre.
There are frequent trains to London Paddington, Waterloo, Oxford, Gatwick and
gwr, Cross Country and forthcoming Crossrail services. There are bus stops
nearby for good bus services throughout the local area and to Henley, Oxford
and beyond.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age
requirements of 60 years.
**Entrance Hall**
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24 - hour
Tunstall emergency alarm system and controlled access entry phone unit is
situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk - in storage
cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, doors
lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom. Fitted carpet.
**Living Room**
A well - proportioned living room with full length windows and views over the
garden. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Three ceiling
lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door
leads onto a separate kitchen.
**Kitchen**
Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap.
Built - in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated
fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
**Bedroom**
Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights,
fitted carpet, TV and phone point.
**Shower Room**
Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of level access walk in shower with
glazed screen and grab rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror
above. Emergency pull cord. Wall mounted electric towel heater.
**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 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.
Service charge: £3, 059. 64 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2024)
**Leasehold**
Lease Length: 125 years from 2012
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2027
**No Stamp Duty To Be Paid On This Purchase. **

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