2 bedroom retirement property for sale

We are delighted to offer for sale, with no onward chain, this very well presented, two bedroom, retirement apartment, which has been recently re-decorated by the current owner, including new carpeting. This first floor apartment is situated within the highly regarded Hardy's Court, which boasts beautiful communal gardens and well maintained communal areas including a vibrant residents lounge.   
  
The entrance door of the apartment gives access to the reception hallway with wall mounted security intercom system, two large storage cupboards and doors to the lounge / diner, two bedrooms and bathroom.  The tastefully decorated lounge / diner is situated to the front of the property featuring a large double glazed window and door providing excellent natural light and overlooking the front aspect.  There is ample room for a dining table and double opening doors to the kitchen.  The kitchen features a modern range of matching eye level and base units, with integrated electric oven, halogen hob and extractor fan.  Unusually for this retirement complex, the apartment benefits from its own washing machine as well as an upright fridge freezer, both of which are included within the sale.  A double glazed window to the front aspect gives good natural light.   
 
Bedroom one is spacious and flooded with natural light from two double glazed windows to the front aspect as well as three double glazed windows to the side, the room has the added advantage of a built-in mirror fronted wardrobe.  Bedroom two is also a generous size with a double glazed window to the front.  The bathroom comprises a low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin vanity unit, panelled bath and independent shower cubicle with complementary tiled walls and a double glazed window to the side aspect.    The apartment offers double glazing and electric storage heating throughout. In addition, the residents of the apartment have the use of the communal lounge, well tended communal gardens and laundry room. Visitors have access to the guest suite. 
    
Hardy’s Court was built by the renowned McCarthy & Stone and consists of 38 apartments arranged over two floors, each served by a lift. There are nine lots of two bedroom apartments and twenty nine one bedroom apartments within Hardys Court. The house manager can be contacted from various points within each property. In the case of an emergency, there is a 24hr care-line response for when the house manager is off duty.     

The development is conveniently positioned in the vicinity of local shops, bus stops and local amenities. To purchase an apartment, residents must be over 60 years old and where there is a couple; one must be over 60 and the other over 55 years old. 
    
For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, please contact Austin Estate Agents.  
We understand the lease has 108 years remaining.  The annual service charges are £3,400.00, which includes buildings insurance.  The ground rent is £430.00 per annum.  Existing pets are permitted but may not be replaced.

APARTMENT

Entrance Hallway

Lounge / Diner - 10' 7'' > 6' 8'' x 26' 8'' (3.22m > 2.02m x 8.13m)

Kitchen - 7' 7'' x 7' 3'' max (2.32m x 2.20m max)

Bedroom One - 9' 7'' x 17' 4'' to wardrobe (2.93m x 5.28m to wardrobe)

Bedroom Two - 19' 4'' x 9' 4'' > 5' 6'' (5.90m x 2.85m > 1.67m)

Bathroom - 6' 9'' x 7' 5'' to shower cubicle (2.07m x 2.27m to shower cubicle)

COMMUNAL AREAS

Lounge

Laundry

Guest Suite

Gardens

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 108
Ground Rent: £430.00 per year
Service Charge: £3400.00 per year