* Leasehold
* 56 sqm / 608 sqft
* Leasehold
* Apartment
* 1 bed, 1 recep, 1. 5 bath
* Off road parking
* 2012
* EPC - B / 83
* Council tax band - C
**Retirement Apartment**
A beautifully presented apartment set in a luxury retirement complex, with
fantastic facilities including an indoor swimming pool, spa, cinema, and
restaurant located on the western edge of the city. The property has just been
redecorated throughout and offers exceptional value for money. Abbeyfield is
for those who are over 55 years of age and is a private, secure, self -
contained community that probably has more in common with a luxury hotel or
cruise ship than a standard apartment building.
The apartment is on the first floor, with doors from the bedroom and main
living space opening onto a balcony. The kitchen is fitted with a range of
base and wall mounted units; integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer,
washing machine, dishwasher, oven and electric hob with extractor over.
The bedroom benefits from tall windows providing natural light and is equipped
en - suite wet room. There is a separate cloakroom off the hall.
Abbeyfield is excellent for those who are looking for completely independent
living but want easy access to excellent facilities. It also has additional
care facilities that can be added for those who require it making it an
excellent alternative to private care.
The list of facilities and services carefully tailored to the residents is
vast and includes:
/ Swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, beautician and hairdresser.
/ Cinema.
/ Restaurant (open 7 days a week).
/ Beautifully tended gardens with outdoor seating areas.
/ 24 hour staffing including an emergency call system from the apartment.
/ Allocated parking for residents and also visitors.
/ A regular minibus to supermarkets and the city centre.
/ Various clubs and groups.
A twin bedded guest suite is available for daily rental at an attractive
price. There are nicely tended gardens with outdoor seating areas. There is 24
hour staffing and an emergency call system from each apartment and in the
public areas. Allocated parking (and disabled parking) is available for
residents and there is visitor's parking. Drying room with clothes driers
provided. Bike shed and a buggy / mobility scooter room. A minibus goes to
supermarkets and the city centre twice a week. In addition, a bus stop and a
Co - op are only a short walk away.
The apartment is leasehold with around 114 years of the lease remaining. The
service charge is currently about £807. 69 a month. It includes the ground rent
of £500 a year and covers an amazing selection of facilities including a
weekly housekeeping cleaning service. The service charge is reviewed annually
and increases are dependent on cost increases and the increase in rpi. The
ground rent increases by £500 every 20 years. The next increase is due in
January 2031.
Girton offers a fantastic balance between living within the city limits and
enjoying the traditional charm and facilities of Girton village. It is within
2 miles of the west University site and 2. 5 miles from the very centre of the
city with excellent dedicated cycle routes and a regular Citi 6 bus service.
There is a newly opened Sainsburys supermarket at Eddington - the new north -
west Cambridge development, and also a small Co - op by Girton College, which is
open 7 days a week until late. The middle of Girton village is about a mile
away and there are a number of pubs and restaurants including The George and
The Old Crown. In addition, there is a Beefeater restaurant and the Felix
hotel on Huntingdon Road, within easy reach of Girton Green.

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