1 bed flat for sale in Goodes Court, Baldock Road, Royston, Herts SG8, £165,000

165,000.00

Offer Nr.:
58746932
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
* Homeowners' lounge - with audio visual equipment
* 24 - Hour on - site staffing
* Estates Manager & YourLife team
* Domestic assistance (one hour per week included in the service charge, additional hours by arrangement)
* Personal care packages available from the cqc registered YourLife team
* Guest suite + Function room
* Underfloor heating in communal areas
* Landscaped gardens
* Part exchange, entitlements advise, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information
Enjoy lunch on us when you take A tour of goodes court - book now!
In excellent condition, this one bedroom retirement apartment can be lived in
immediately. It is tastefully decorated and has has the benefit of a dual
aspect lounge. ~Built & Managed by McCarthy Stone~
**Entrance Hall**
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall where the 24 - hour
Tunstall emergency response module is located. From the hallway there is a
door to a walk - in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light
switches, smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead
to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
**Living Room**
The living room is bright, tastefully decorated, and well - proportioned. It has
a double aspect out look, feature fireplace. TV point with Sky+ connectivity.
Two ceiling lights, two wall panelled heaters and raised power sockets.
**Kitchen**
Kitchen fitted with a wide range of base and wall units which are again fitted
with roll edge work surfaces. The electric oven is built in at work surface
height for easy usage. There is a ceramic four ringed hob which sits beneath
the extractor hood. Also benefits from an integrated fridge. A double glazed
window sits in front of the stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and
drainer.
**Bedroom**
A spacious double bedroom with a built in wardrobe plus a large, shelved, walk
in cupboard with ample storage space. Emergency pull - cord, large double glazed
window, TV and telephone point, wall panelled heater.
**Wet Room**
A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring, equipped with low
level bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror
and shaver point, WC, wall mounted heated towel rail, shower, and emergency
pull - cord.
**Goodes Court**
The bustling market town of Royston is situated on the borders of
Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire and is home to Goodes Court. Part of McCarthy
& Stone's Retirement Living plus range (formally assisted living), Goodes
Court is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. The
development is situated on Baldock Road, close to Royston Heath and next to
Royston golf course. Just 150 yards away, the traditional town centre offers a
variety of of high street shops and amenities. Goodes Court is one of McCarthy
& Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it's
homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day
to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have.
Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance
per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment.
There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these
are provided by the onsite cqc registered care team (subject to availability
and by prior arrangement). For your reassurance the development is fitted with
24 - Hour TV secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for
socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite
waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Other
communal area's consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging
point and landscaped gardens. It is a condition of purchase that residents
must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.
**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, the 24 - hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all
communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more
about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House
Manager.
Service charge: £8, 629. 49 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2024)
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to
support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government
Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3, 500 - £5, 200)'.
**Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250
per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come,
first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for
availability.
**Ground Rent**
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2026
**Lease Length**
Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2011
**Additional Service**
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to
support you with service charges and living costs.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part - Exchange service to help you move without
the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can
declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a
number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone
set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our
property consultant

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