* Leasehold
* Superbly presented apartment with access to a patio with patio and garden views
* Modern kitchen with built in appliances
* Spacious bedroom with walk - in wardrobe
* Allocated car parking space within the private car park
* Close to Oakham town centre and all amenities
* Landscaped gardens
* Communal Lounge
* 24hr Emergency call monitoring
* Guest suite
* House Manager
A beautifully bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment on the
second floor (top floor) with juliete balcony overlooking back gardens. The
development offers excellent communal facilities including landscaped gardens
and communal lounge where social activities take place. Personal parking space
allocated.
**Lonsdale Park**
Lonsdale Park in Oakham was built in 2017/2018, and has a very lengthy Lease
of 997 years. The complex is located close to the heart of this historic town,
situated opposite picturesque parklands, the development boasts 43 apartments
exclusively for those over 60s. Oakham is found in the county of Rutland, an
area that was voted as the ‘best rural place to live in Britain’ by the Daily
Telegraph in 2015. With its array of green parks and fields, great shopping
and restaurant scene, and beautiful historic architecture, it’s easy to see
why this pretty traditional market town is the place to be. The apartments are
all equipped with energy efficient heating and raised height electrical
sockets. Homeowners can enjoy everything the development has to offer,
including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, and on - site car
park, while visiting family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in
the guest suite.
For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with
intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is
also a 24 - hour emergency call system and a House Manager on duty for any
concerns. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It
is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60
years of age or over.
**Local Area**
Oakham is the county town of Rutland in the East Midlands, 30 miles south east
of Nottingham, 25 miles to the east of Leicester and 23 miles west of
Peterborough. Oakham town centre has a thriving community, with plenty of
independent shops, cafes and pubs, as well as all the local amenities like
supermarkets, banks and pharmacies, and even a butcher's shop. High Street
shops and Tesco supermarket only 250m away from the development, ideal for all
the essentials.
McCarthy & Stone residents will have plenty of choice when it comes to eating
out in Oakham, as there is a huge selection of restaurants serving a variety
of cuisines, from traditional English fayre to Indian, Chinese and America.
Oakham Castle is a popular attraction within the town, a rare example of 12th
century architecture and sculptures. There's also Rutland County Museum for
those interested in local history, and Oakham Library. Oakham lies to the west
of Rutland Water, which is one of the largest man - made lakes in Europe, and a
popular tourist attraction due to the wide variety of wildlife and ecosystems
it supports.
The lakes are a conservation area, with plenty of birds, plants, insects and
other native species making their homes there. Oakham train station is only
0. 5 miles away which connects to Birmingham and Leicester to the west, and
Peterborough to the east. There is also a once - daily service to Bedford, Luton
and London St Pancras which passes over the historic Welland Viaduct, so
there's plenty of opportunity for days out.
**Entrance Hall**
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24 - hour
emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway
there is a door to a walk - in storage cupboard/airing cupboard housing a fitted
Bosch Washer/Dryer. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.
Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room. There are underfloor
heating thermostats in the living room, entrance hall and bedroom. Low cost
heating control of temperature in different areas of the property. It is very
user friendly, clean and convenient.
**Living Room**
A spacious living room benefitting from a double glazed door with a Juliette
balcony overlooking the communal gardens . TV and telephone points. Sky/Sky+
connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, electric power sockets.
Part glazed doors leading into a separate kitchen.
**Kitchen**
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers, and
cupboards. UPVC double glazed window. With garden views. Stainless steel sink
with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double - glazed window with power
opening for ease of access. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood.
Integrated fridge/freezer. Ceiling spotlights and ceramic floor tiling.
**Bedroom**
Good size bedroom with a double glazed window over looking the gardens. Walk -
in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point,
range of sockets. Provisions for a wall mounted TV.
**Shower Room**
A modern fitted shower room featuring a large level access walk in shower with
grab rails and glass screen. High gloss vanity unit with inset wash hand basin
with storage cupboards below. Illuminated mirror WC with concealed cistern
Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Matching wall and floor tiles.
**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
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax,
electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water
rates, our 24 - hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all
communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more
about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House
Manager.
The annual service charge for this property is £2, 885. 28 per annum for
financial year ending 30/06/2024.
**Lease Information**
999 years from 1st June 2017
**Ground Rent**
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2032

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