1 bed flat for sale

Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6

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Beautifully presented one-bedroom retirement apartment with garden views. A beautifully presented second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment situated within Mandeville Court, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living plus development in Potters Bar. The apartment enjoys pleasant views over the landscaped communal gardens and offers comfortable, low-maintenance living within a welcoming retirement community. The modern fitted kitchen is equipped with a range of built-in appliances, while the spacious double bedroom benefits from a highly desirable walk-in wardrobe, providing excellent storage. A contemporary shower room completes the accommodation. Mandeville Court offers an excellent range of communal facilities designed to make retirement living both comfortable and sociable. Residents can enjoy a welcoming communal lounge, where regular social events and activities take place, a communal dining room, and beautifully landscaped gardens providing attractive spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The development also benefits from on-site care available, offering additional peace of mind and support when required, while allowing residents to maintain their independence. With its modern kitchen, excellent bedroom storage, attractive garden views and superb communal facilities, this apartment provides an appealing opportunity to enjoy independent and comfortable retirement living in a friendly and well-appointed environment.

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Mandeville Court

Mandeville Court in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is just 18 miles north of Central London. Being just half a mile from the main line train station should satisfy those who enjoy a day trip into the city. Potters Bar itself benefits from an array of shops and amenities, including a swimming pool and leisure centre, a tennis club, cricket club and golf course. Mandeville Court is one of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living plus range (formally Assisted Living) 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 requirement, speak to your Estate Manager for further details.
The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

The Restaurant/Bistro

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at development name serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Mandeville Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Mandeville Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Mandeville Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Car Parking Scheme

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250.00 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estates Manager on site for availability.

Ground Rent

Leasehold 125 Years from 1st January 2014
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2029

Service Charge (Rlp)

What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

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.

The annual service charge for this property is £10,773.83 (for financial year ending 31/03/2027)

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage