1 bed flat to rent

Penn Street, Oakham LE15

Overview

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Low maintenance retirement apartment with landscaped gardens, restaurant, care packages, guest suite, and a well-presented communal lounge. Offering companionship, peace of mind, security and an assured tenancy.

Summary

Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy Stone retirement community with our assured, affordable and flexible tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want (subject to a minimum term). Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds. You can move in at your pace, knowing there's long-term security with one of our Assured Tenancies and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss.

Saxon Gardens features 29 one bedroom and 29 two bedroom apartments, designed exclusively for the over 70s. Every apartment at the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living plus development is fitted with a camera entry system. There are also intruder alarms in all of the properties, along with smoke detectors for your safety.

The high quality development has been designed with retirees in mind, allowing you to live independently with the peace of mind of having on site staff available 24 hours per day should you need them. There is lift access to all floors, and special modifications in the apartments for those with limited mobility. Every apartment has a fully fitted kitchen, shower room with a heated towel rail, raised height electrical sockets, fitted wardrobes and energy efficient heating.

Every homeowner at Saxon Gardens can enjoy access to the landscaped gardens, a sociable communal lounge where you can socialise with your neighbours plus an on-site bistro servicing delicious meals daily. Oakham High Street is only 0.2 miles from the development, where you will find all of the local amenities such as a bank, pharmacy and shops. There are also plenty of independent cafes and restaurants.

Apartment 36 at Saxon Gardens is a well-presented one-bedroom apartment located on the first floor, enjoying a desirable west-facing aspect and a walk-out balcony from the living room.

The apartment offers a spacious layout, with the bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe for added storage. A contemporary shower room and separate WC provide extra convenience.

The fully fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances, including a waist-height oven to reduce bending. The shower room is finished to a high standard, featuring sleek fittings, low-slip flooring, a walk-in shower with a low-profile tray, and a comfort-height toilet.

This property is let unfurnished.

Council Tax

Council tax band: B

Reservation Deposit

Reservation deposit: £150.00 (to be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your Tenancy not proceed)

Security Deposit

Security deposit: £3115.38 (equivalent to 5 weeks rent of the apartment only, excludes any parking space rent)