£295,000
2 bed flat for saleEmma Court, Southern Road, Basingstoke RG21
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Superb First Floor Retirement Apartment for the over 60's
Boasts a Bright Southerly Aspect
Triple Aspect Living Room
Two Double Bedrooms
Two Modern Shower Rooms
House Manager on-site during office hours
Homeowners Communal Lounge where social events take place
Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
24 Hour Careline System + Camera door entry system
Lovely Landscaped Gardens
A superb and spacious apartment situated on the first floor of the popular McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development, Emma Court. The apartment boasts a southerly facing position, triple aspect living room, two double bedrooms and two modern shower rooms.
With a traditional design, Emma Court subtly reflects its residential location. All of the apartments are designed to maximise the purchaser’s needs including underfloor heating and walk in wardrobes in every apartment.
We design our developments to make life as easy as possible, from the fully equipped laundry room, to the lift and the mobility scooter store with charging points. This extends inside your apartment where, in the kitchen, you’ll find features like the oven at waist height so you don’t need to bend down. It’s all built around you. Light and airy communal spaces Making the most of natural light, you can relax in the homeowners’ lounge. This room has doors leading to a patio surrounded by landscaped gardens. The communal areas extend to a laundry room, where you can wash, dry and iron your clothes and a mobility scooter store where you can also charge your mobility scooter.
Having developed over 1,000 retirement developments over the past thirty years, we are continually innovating and perfecting our design and construction techniques. As our industry awards and high customer satisfaction ratings demonstrate, we always put our customers first.
Security
Our camera door entry system ensures complete peace of mind. You can rest easy in the knowledge that help is a moment away if you need it with a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with a call point in the bathroom.
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Lady Susan Court with additional care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
Event Fees - please be aware there will be Event fees payable when you come to sell the property
Summary
With a traditional design, Emma Court subtly reflects its residential location. Ideally located for a range of excellent facilities. The apartments are designed with underfloor heating and walk in wardrobes in every apartment.
Emma Court communal facilities include a fully equipped laundry room, lift to all floors and a mobility scooter store with charging points. There is a Homeowners' lounge where you can relax, and double doors lead onto a patio surrounded by landscaped gardens. There is a House Manager on duty during office hours and the camera door entry system ensures peace of mind. You can rest easy in the knowledge that help is on hand with a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with a call point in the shower rooms.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, where the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a large walk-in storage and airing cupboard. All other doors lead to the bedrooms, living room, shower room and an additional storage cupboard with shelving.
Living Room
A very well presented living/dining room boasting triple aspect, southerly facing windows, allowing natural light to flood in. Two ceiling light points, power points, TV & telephone points, partially double glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Modern style kitchen with oak effect wall and base units and complimentary roll top work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap sits below the window. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and fitted electric ceramic hob with extractor over. Space for a slimline dishwasher. Tiling to splash backs and contemporary ceiling lights.
Bedroom One
A spacious double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe, housing shelving and hanging rails. Useful additional built in wardrobes and cupboards for extra storage. Window, TV and phone point, ceiling lights.
En-Suite Shower Room
A wet room style shower room with walk-in level access shower and glass screen, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. There are grab rails and tiled flooring and walls. Emergency pull cord.
Bedroom Two
Of good proportions, this second double bedroom could alternatively be used as a second reception room, hobby room or study. Window and ceiling lights.
Second Shower Room
A wet room style shower room with walk-in shower with grab rails, WC, pedestal wash basin with mirror above, tiled walls and floors.
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
The Service Charge is £4,117.34 until 31/03/2026, it does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme)
Parking is by allocated space, The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Lease Information
Lease Length: 125 years from 2013
Ground Rent: £495 p.a.
Ground rent review date: June 2028
Additional Information & Services
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Lady Susan Court with additional care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
Event Fees - please be aware there will be Event fees payable when you come to sell the property
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Tenure
Leasehold (113 years)
Service charge
£4,117 per year
Council tax band
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review