Chapel Lane, Whitley Bay
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Retirement Living
- Juliet Balcony
- 24-hour emergency careline
- Guest Suite
- Laundry room and mobility scooter store room
- Communal Lounge
- Monkseaton Metro Station approx. 650m away and Whitley Bay's golden beaches approx. 1 mile
- Walk in Wardrobe
- Within 100 yards of Monkseaton Shops and Amenities and bus stops
- To arrange an appointment to view telephone
Description
Summary - Bygate Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 38 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. 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 bathroom.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A CAR PARKING -PERMIT SCHEME APPLIES, CHECK WITH THE HOUSE MANAGER FOR AVAILABILITY.
Bygate Court is situated in an enviable location of Monkseaton, a village on the North East coast of Tyneside. Monkseaton offers a selection of shops along its Front Street, including a bakers,; chemist and Newsagent. The nearest bus stop is 60 metres from the development and provides regular bus services running along Front Street in Monkseaton to Whitley Bay and surrounding areas. The local Metro station is less than 500 metres from Bygate Court providing travel connections to areas within the Tyne & Wear region, including stops at Gateshead, Newcastle & Sunderland as well the smaller towns in and around the region.
ITS A CONDITION OF PURCHASE THAT ALL RESIDENTS MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENTS OF 60 YEARS.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - This spacious lounge benefits from a Juliet balcony and space for a dining area. Feature fire with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom One - Ceiling lights, walk-in wardrobe. TV and phone point
En-Suite Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of bath. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom. Ceiling lights. TV and phone point currently being used as a study
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
The service charge is £5167.56 for the financial year ending 31/03/2025.
Lease Information - Ground rent £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2027
Lease length: 125 year from 1st Jan 2012
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. 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.
Additional Services And Information - • Superfast Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Brochures
Chapel Lane, Whitley BayEACRightmove- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Chapel Lane, Whitley Bay
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Monkseaton Metro Station0.3 miles
- West Monkseaton Metro Station0.4 miles
- Whitley Bay Metro Station0.7 miles
About the agent
McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth
100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
Committed to supporting our customers
Specialising in McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.
Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choi
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