1 bed flat for sale in Goodes Court, Baldock Road, Royston SG8, £150,000

150,000.00

Offer Nr.:
61883908
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
* Bright and airy south facing Living Room
* Modern Fitted Kitchen
* Purpose build, sizeable wet room
* Double bedroom with built in wardrobe
* Second floor and close to the lift
* Estate Manager + 24 - hour on - site staffing
* Homeowners' lounge + Function room
* Table service restaurant
* Guest suite & Laundry room
* 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!
A well presented one bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the second
floor and being ideally positioned with close proximity to the lift. The
bright and spacious apartment boasts a sunny lounge, modern fitted kitchen, a
purpose built wet room, with bath.
**Summary**
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 areas consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging
point and landscaped gardens.
**Entrance Hallway**
Front door with spy hole leads to the spacious entrance hall where the 24 - hour
Tunstall emergency response module is located. From the hallway there is a
door to a sizeable walk - in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light
switches & smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors
lead to the lounge, bedroom and bathroom.
**Lounge**
The lounge benefits from a sunny south facing aspect and has ample room for
dining, ideally positioned in front of the window. Boasting TV point with Sky+
connectivity, two decorative ceiling lights, wall panelled heater and raised
power sockets. A partially glazed door leads to the Kitchen.
**Kitchen**
Fitted with a wide range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces
over. The south facing window sits above the stainless steel sink unit with
mixer tap and drainer. The electric oven is built in at waist height for easy
accessibility. There is a ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above.
Further benefits from integrated separate fridge and freezer.
**Bedroom**
A spacious double bedroom with a built in mirrored sliding door wardrobe and
and additional wardrobe in place. Emergency pull - cord, TV and telephone point
and wall panelled heater.
**Wet Room With Bath**
A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring. Suite comprising;
walk in shower with support rails and curtain, 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.
**Service Charge (Breakdown)**
• 24 - Hour on - site staffing
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• Subsidised on - site bistro
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 the service charges please please
contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service charge: £8, 629. 44 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/24)
**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)'.
**Car Parking (Permit Scheme)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per
annum and permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please
check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
**Lease Information**
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2026
Lease: 125 years from the 1st June 2011
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of
70 years of age or over.
**New Carpets Laid Throughout In June 2022**
**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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