1 bed flat for sale in Goodes Court, Baldock Road, Royston SG8, £135,000

135,000.00

Offer Nr.:
65540369
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

* Leasehold
* Spacious apartment
* Estate Manager + 24 - hour on - site staffing
* Homeowners' lounge + Function room
* Table service restaurant
* Guest suite & Laundry room
* 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!
A spacious one bedroom second floor apartment situation within a popular
mccarthy stone retirement apartment. One hour of domestic assistance included
per week.
**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 area's consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging
point and landscaped gardens.
**Entrance Hallway**
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 wet room, bedroom and lounge.
**Lounge**
The generously sized lounge has the benefit of two double glazed windows which
allows lots of natural light in. The room provides ample space for dining. Has
a feature electric fire and surround which acts as an attractive focal point.
TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Two ceiling lights, two wall panelled
heaters, raised power sockets and fitted carpets.
**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 with mirror fronted sliding
doors. TV and telephone point. Large double glazed window, emergency pull
cord, central ceiling light, wall panelled heater, raised power sockets and
fitted carpets.
**Wet Room**
A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring, equipped with low
level bath and shower with curtain, both fitted with support rails. Vanity
unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror and shaver point,
WC, wall mounted heated towel rail and emergency pull - cord.
**Service Charge (Breakdown)**
• Onsite Estate Manager and team
• 24 hr emergency call system
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
Cleaning of windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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. Find out more about service charges please contact your
Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service charge: £8, 629. 44 per annum (£719. 12 per month) (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)'.
**Car Parking (Permit Scheme)**
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250
per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please
check with the House Manager on site for availability.
**Lease Information**
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: 1st June 2026
Lease Length: 125 years from 1st June 2011
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of
70 years or of age or over.
**Additional Service**
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to
support you with service charges and living cost's.
** 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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