* Open Day
* Leasehold
* Bright and spacious apartment
* No stamp duty to be paid
* Riverside walks
* Beautiful communal gardens
* Guest suite for family and friends
* On site house manager
No stamp duty to be paid on this purchase.
A beautifully presented one bedroom apartment within this sought after
retirement development especially designed for the over 60's. Very convenient
for all local amenities and lovely riverside walks.
**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
center.
Caversham occupies 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 center.
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 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 shower room.
**Living Room**
A bright and spacious living room with a fireplace. TV and telephone points,
Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two 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 with fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling
lights, TV and phone point.
**Shower Room**
Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower, low level WC,
vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails, and emergency cord.
**Service Charge**
• 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
Service charge: £3, 059. 64 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/24).
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 Infomation**
Lease Length: 125 Years from June 2012
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review date: June 2027

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