1 bed flat for sale in School Lane, Banbury OX16, £120,000

120,000.00

Offer Nr.:
66236390
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
* Dual aspect living room
* Modern kitchen with built in appliances
* Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
* Shower room
* House Manager
* Communal gardens
* Communal lounge
* Pets welcome
* 24 - hour emergency response system
* Car Parking available
Spacious retirement apartment boasts a bright and spacious living room, a
kitchen with built in appliances, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a
contemporary shower room completes this lovely apartment.
The development has exceleent communal facilities including landscaped gardens
and a communal lounge where social events take place.
**Merisham Court**
Merisham Court, constructed and managed by retirement specialists, McCarthy &
Stone, has been been designed and constructed for modern living. There's a
dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things
and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of
maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external
maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings
insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry
room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the
service charge. For your peace of mind the development has secure entry and
24 - hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance.
The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and
family and, if your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their
stay by booking into the developments Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25
per night - subject to availability).
The development has a wonderful friendly community feel. It’s easy to make new
friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Merisham Court; there are
always plenty of regular activities to choose from. Whilst there is something
for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners
can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish. The property enjoys excellent
communal facilities including a homeowners lounge, scooter store and
landscaped gardens.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of
60 years or over.
**Local Area**
Banbury is a market town on the River Cherwell in Northern Oxfordshire, a
bustling commercial and retail centre at the edge of the Cotswolds. There's
something for everyone available, the town centre is s short walk away where
you will find the Castle Quay shopping Centre with it's range of shops. The
recently opened Castle Quay Waterfront is a 55, 000 sqft entertainment space,
set over 3 floors, including a 7 - screen cinema, 10 - lane bowling alley and
plenty more activities and restaurants to suit all tastes.
**Entrance Hall**
Front door with spy hole and letter box. The storage/airing cupboard is
accessed from the hall. Doors leading to the living room, bedroom and shower
room.
**Living Room**
A bright and spacious, living room allows the natural light to flood in and
enjoys views over the communal gardens. Electric fire with feature surround
provides an attractive focal point. TV points with Sky connectivity, telephone
points, and a number of power points. Glazed double doors lead into the
separate Kitchen.
**Kitchen**
Fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units. A stainless steel
sink unit, with mixer tap and drainer, sits beneath a double glazed window
with roller blind. Four ringed induction hob with extractor hood above.
Integrated fridge/freezer. Built in fan oven. Tiled floor.
**Bedroom**
Generous sized room with a double glazed window. Central ceiling light
fitting. TV and telephone points. Power points. Built in wardrobe with mirror
fronted door.
**Shower Room**
This modern fitted shower room is fully tiled and comprises; Shower Cubicle
with grab rails; WC; Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and fitted mirror
above. Emergency pull - 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
Annual Service Charge: £2, 924. 04 for financial year ending 31/3/2024. 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.
**Car Parking**
There is no allocated parking at Merisham Court. All parking bays are first
come, first served.
**Lease Information**
125 years from 1st Jan 2009.
**Ground Rent**
Ground rent: £435.
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2024.

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