£375,000
2 bed flat for saleNew Zealand Avenue, Walton-On-Thames KT12
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
House Manager
24 hour careline system
Video entry system
Lift to all floors
Communal lounge
Guest suite for family & friends
Underfloor heating
Landscaped gardens with patio and seating
Mains wired smoke alarms
Excellent location close to town centre
A spacious and thoughtfully designed two double bedroom, two shower room ground floor apartment boasting a covered double width paved patio.
This sought after development sits in the heart of the town centre and is conveniently positioned for all local amenities.
Summary
Meadows House was built by McCarthy and Stone in 2016 and comprises of one and two bedroom apartments purpose built for Retirement Living for the over 60's. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathrooms and throughout the development.
The apartment features a modern fully fitted kitchen, spacious living room with access to the covered patio, master bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room, second double bedroom also providing access onto the patio, separate shower room and each room has individually controlled underfloor heating. The development facilities includes a communal lounge and beautiful landscaped gardens.
The House Manager is on site during working hours between 9am to 2pm to take care of the development. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance as the service charge covers the cost of the apartment underfloor heating, all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning including the exterior windows to all apartments, the sliding patio doors and glazed balustrades to the balconies, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge.
For peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The communal lounge provides a great space to socialise 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 £30 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Entrance Hall
Large entrance hall with walk-in storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, apartment security door entry system and intercom. Emergency call point. Doors lead to the living room, bedrooms and shower room.
Living Room And Patio
A spacious living room benefitting from a sliding glazed patio door and large window to side opening onto a double width covered patio with its own storage cupboard. Feature fireplace providing an attractive focal point. TV and BT points. Sky/Sky+ point, raised electric power sockets. Underfloor heating with individual thermostats.
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with an excellent range of base and wall units fitted with contrasting worktops, tiled floor. Features include waist height electric oven with a microwave above, ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor hood, washer/dryer and fitted fridge/freezer.
Bedroom One With En-Suite Shower Room
Spacious double bedroom with a very large walk-in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. TV and BT points. Raised power points. Door to en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room
Tiled modern shower room with slip resistant flooring, walk-in level access thermostatically controlled shower with glass screen. Underfloor heating and grab rails. Close coupled WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mono lever tap, mirror with light with shaver socket above. Chrome ladder style towel warmer. Emergency pull cord.
Bedroom Two With Access To Patio
A second double bedroom of ample proportions benefitting from a sliding glazed patio door with large window to side opening onto the double width patio. Underfloor heating, raised power points.
Shower Room
Level access walk-in shower with underfloor heating, glass screen and grab rails. WC and pedestal wash basin and lever tap, mirror and light above. Emergency pull cord. Heated ladder style towel rail.
Service Charge (Breakdown)
• 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
• Apartment Heating
Service Charge £6,293.62 per annum (until financial year ending 30/09/2025).
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of the House Manager. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Leasehold
999 Years from 2016
Ground Rent £495
Ground rent review: Jan-31
Additional Information & Services
• Gfast and Superfast Fibre Broadband available with Ultrafast Full Fibre being planned for near future
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Moving Made Easy
Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
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Tenure
Leasehold (990 years)
Service charge
£6,294 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review