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Marlow Road, Bourne End
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- House Manager
- 24 hour emergency call system
- Video entry system
- Lift to all floors
- Communal lounge
- Landscaped gardens
- Guest suite for family or friends
- Sky/Sky+ connection from living room
- Underfloor heating
- Mobility scooter store with charging points
Description
Blyton House offers all that is required to enjoy a peaceful but independent retirement.
Blyton House Summary - Blyton House, built by McCarthy & Stone, has been designed and constructed for modern independent retirement living. All under half a mile from it's front door, the development has an array of amenities such as; Bus stop; Post office; Butcher; 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, walk-in wardrobe 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 £10 a year. 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 £30 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
The Apartment - This stunning ground floor apartment comes fully carpeted and the sale will include the integral kitchen appliances and light fittings.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole and letter box. The 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated in the hall. A walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. Smoke detector and ceiling light. Secure entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and shower room.
Living Room & Covered Patio - A very well presented and spacious living/dining room benefitting from a glazed patio door with windows to side opening onto a large paved and covered patio area with external lighting and an Easterly aspect. Two ceiling light points, raised power points. TV & telephone points. Part glazed double doors lead into a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - A well proportioned modern kitchen fitted with an excellent range of high gloss wall and base units. Fitted contrasting work surfaces with matching splash back up-stand. The stainless steel sink with mixer tap is positioned beneath a double glazed window which has two electronic openers. Built-in mid level electric oven with fitted matching microwave above. Ceramic hob with opaque glass splash back and stainless steel extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Under unit wall lighting and ceiling spot lights.
Bedroom One With En-Suite Shower Room - This beautifully presented double bedroom features a a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Central ceiling light. TV and telephone points. Double glazed window. Door leading to en-suite.
En-Suite Shower Room - This immaculate shower room comprises; walk in level access shower with fitted glass screen and grab rails, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap; fitted mirror with built in light; wall mounted heated towel rail, emergency pull-cord. Ceiling spot lights.
Bedroom Two - Spacious double bedroom with raised sockets, ceiling light, double glazed window.
Guest Shower Room - Modern suite comprising; shower shower cubicle; WC with concealed cistern; vanity unit with inset wash basin and mirror above. emergency pull-cord; wall mounted heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - •Underfloor heating in all apartments
•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
Service Charge £6,205.45 per annum (until financial year ending 30/09/2024).
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. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Leasehold - 999 Years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent £495 per annum.
Ground rent review: Jun-30
Car Parking - 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 Information & Services - • Gfast & Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
• Entitlements Advice
• Removals
• Part Exchange
• Conveyancing
Brochures
Marlow Road, Bourne EndEAC Link- 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: D
- 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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Marlow Road, Bourne End
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Bourne End Station0.3 miles
- Cookham Station1.6 miles
- Marlow Station2.3 miles
About the agent
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