2 bed flat for sale

Saxon Gardens, Penn Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15

A two bedroom retirement apartment presented in an 'as new' condition with access from the living room to a private patio area

Saxon Gardens

Saxon Gardens is located in the attractive town of Oakham near Rutland Water. The complex features 29 one bed and 29 two bed apartments, designed exclusively for the over 70s. At the McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living plus development in Oakham, safety is ensured with modern technology. The apartmentt is fitted with a camera entry system, so you know exactly who is calling before permitting them access and an intruder alarm, as well as smoke detectors for your safety.
The high quality development and apartment has be designed with retirees in mind, allowing you to live independently with the peace of mind of having on site staff available 24 hours should you need them. Two lifts providing access to all floors.
Every resident at the McCarthy & Stone development can enjoy access to the entire complex, including landscaped gardens, a sociable Communal Lounge where you can meet your new neighbours, and an on-site bistro servicing delicious meals daily.

Local Area

Oakham is the county town of Rutland in the East Midlands, 30 miles south east of Nottingham, 25 miles to the east of Leicester and 23 miles west of Peterborough. Oakham town centre has a thriving community, with plenty of independent shops, cafes and pubs, as well as all the local amenities like supermarkets, banks and pharmacies, and even a butcher's shop. High Street shops and Tesco supermarket only 250m away from the development, ideal for all the essentials.
McCarthy & Stone residents will have plenty of choice when it comes to eating out in Oakham, as there is a huge selection of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, from traditional English fayre to Indian, Chinese and America. Oakham Castle is a popular attraction within the town, a rare example of 12th century architecture and sculptures. There's also Rutland County Museum for those interested in local history, and Oakham Library only 0.2 miles from the proposed development. Oakham lies to the west of Rutland Water, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, and a popular tourist attraction due to the wide variety of wildlife and ecosystems it supports.
The lakes are a conservation area, with plenty of birds, plants, insects and other native species making their homes there. The reserve is located 1.5 miles from Saxon Gardens. Oakham train station is only 0.5 miles from the proposed development, which connects to Birmingham and Leicester to the west, and Peterborough to the east. There is also a once-daily service to Bedford, Luton and London St Pancras which passes over the historic Welland Viaduct, so there's plenty of opportunity for days out.

Apartment Overview

This well presented two-bedroom ground-floor apartment enjoys views across the landscaped gardens. French doors from the bright and spacious living room open directly onto a private walk-out patio, while the room provides ample space for both lounge and dining furniture. The apartment also benefits from a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two generous double bedrooms, principle bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, . A contemporary shower room with a low-level, full-width shower enclosure and separate guest cloakroom. Spacious storage cupboard is located from the hallway. A car parking space and the patio furniture is included.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Saxon Gardens 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

Service Charge

• 24 – hour Estate Management Team
• Cleaning of communal areas and windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• Domestic Assistance
• 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 £12,776.41 for financial year ending 30/9/2026.
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV licence. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Ground Rent

Annual Charge - £505.
Review date January 2034

Lease Information

999 Years from October 2019

Additional Services

• Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Saxon Gardens and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include Movie, Music and Quiz nights, games afternoons.Visits from local historians and bands, church services, Saxon singing group and food themed events. 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.

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.
• 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 speak with our Property Consultant today.