1 bedroom flat for sale

A one bedroom GROUND FLOOR apartment with a PATIO AREA situated within a DESIRABLE MCCARTHY & STONE retirement living development.

Carpenter Court - Carpenter Court was built by McCarthy and Stone and specifically designed for independent living for the over 60's and is located in the popular town of Stapleford.
The development consists of 48 apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. The House Manager is on site Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm to look after the building environment and assist where possible with regards to settling in to your new apartment. 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 covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has a 24-hour emergency call systems, should you need assistance. The apartment is accessed by key pad entry only, rather than a physical key, and opens automatically upon the code being entered, fob entry is gained at main entrance for the development.
The Homeowners lounge and gardens 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 £25 per night, subject to availability).

Local Area - Carpenter Court is situated in the historic town of Stapleford, in the Erewash Valley and close to the Derbyshire- Nottinghamshire border. Located less than 6 miles from Nottingham City Centre and surrounded by beautiful countryside, making this a perfect place to spend retirement. You will find a variety of supermarkets, including Co-Op across the road and Lidl and Sainsbury's nearby as well as an assortment of local shops, bars and restaurants to cater for all tastes. For days out there's Hemlock Stone Nature Park close by and Wollaton Hall & Park is a short journey away. There are excellent transport links, the M1 motorway is just 3 miles away or if you prefer to travel by train, Ilkeston, Beeston and Attenborough stations are less than 3 miles. Also, approximately 1 ? miles away, the tram terminal at Toton which runs regular trams via Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham City Centre and Hucknall.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the spacious entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard with a washer / dryer. Ceiling light, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and smoke detector. Apartment security door entry system with intercom and is linked to the TV so residents can see who is trying to gain entry. Doors lead to the utility, lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge - A bright and airy lounge benefiting from French doors to a patio area and additional side window which allows lots of natural light in. The spacious room allows ample space for dining.. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and electrically operated wall mounted Dimplex heater. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fitted modern kitchen with a range of white gloss fronted base and wall units with square edge work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer sits below the window which provides view of the front elevation. Built in waist height Bosch oven and Bosch four ring induction hob with extractor hood above. Integrated fridge and freezer. Under counter lighting and ceiling light. Plinth heater and tiled anti-slip flooring.

Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with large floor to ceiling window providing views of towards the front. Telephone point, ceiling light, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and electrically operated Dimplex wall mounted heater. Door leading onto the walk-in wardrobe housing hanging raised, shelving and a central light point.

Shower Room - Fully fitted modern suite comprising with a walk in double shower with glass screen and support rail, WC, vanity unit containing hand basin with mirror above. Partially tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, Dimplex wall mounted fan and extractor fan and anti-slip floor.

Service Charge - . 24-hour emergency call system
. House Manager, available during weekday working hours.
. Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £2,250.72 for financial year ending 30/06/2024).

Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2017
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2032
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years and over.

Additional Information & Services - . Superfast Fibre Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage