Guide price
£375,000
2 bed flat for saleMarlow Road, Bourne End SL8
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
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About this property
Two Double Bedrooms
Two Bathrooms
Modern Fitted Kitchen
First Floor with Lift
Resident's Lounge
Over 60's Retirement
Central Location
Former Show Home
No Onward Chain
Superbly presented two double bedroom, two bathroom first floor retirement apartment that was the original show home of this fantastic development. This particular apartment is one of the largest in the block and is offered for sale with no onward chain. EPC Rating C. Council Tax Bad E. Please call to arrange a viewing
Blyton House, built by McCarthy & Stone, has been designed and constructed for modern independent retirement living. All under half a mile from its front door, the development has an array of amenities such as; Bus Stop; Post Office; Library; Bank; Community centre; Optician; Pharmacy; Hairdresser; Dentist; Doctors surgery; Bourne End train station; Church.
The development consists of 25 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living room, fitted wardrobes in main bedroom, security door entry systems, and underfloor heating (all underfloor heating costs are covered by the service charge).
The dedicated House Manager is on site during their working hours (9am - 2pm) to take care of running the development.
For added convenience there's a mobility scooter store/charging room which can be used for a small annual fee.
There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, 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 your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' 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 £35 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax (Band 'E' Wycombe Council), electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager.
The Current Service Charge is: £6666.95 per annum (water rates included)
Leasehold - 999 Years from 1st June 2015
Ground Rent £450.00 per annum paid half yearly at £247.50
Car Parking - The fee is usually £250 per annumt. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager.
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Tenure
Leasehold (989 years)
Service charge
£6,667 per year
Council tax band
E
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review
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