2 bedroom retirement property for sale

A luxury retirement apartment offering independent living within a state-of-the art retirement complex with a resident’s lounge, swimming pool, restaurant, library, and gym. Two double bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom and 25ft open plan kitchen, living/dining room. Situated close to the town centre and rail station and offered for sale with no chain.

Accommodation - This light, bright south facing apartment is situated on the fourth floor of Avon House, Welland Place, in a central position with good access to the town centre and rail station. Welland Place is a state-of-the-art facility with immaculate reception and communal areas, where you will find a housing manager on hand. A lift service provides access to the fourth floor where the apartment is accessed via its own secure front door.

The entrance hall feels spacious and welcoming. To your left is a built-in utility cupboard with a Miele washing machine, space for storage and the hot water cylinder. On your right you will find a further built-in storage cupboard with space for coats, shoes and cleaning equipment. The bathroom, fitted with a luxurious, contemporary white Villeroy & Boch suite comprising walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

The open plan sitting room, kitchen/diner spans over 25ft and enjoys spectacular views over the attractive communal gardens below, rooftops of Little Bowden and countryside beyond through two Juliette balconies. The kitchen area is well equipped with a range of fitted wall and base units providing plenty of storage and ample work surface space over. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, double oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, with a handy space for a microwave within the units.

There are two double bedrooms both enjoying views over the communal gardens. The master bedroom featuring its own ensuite shower room with contemporary suite including a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside - There are communal gardens and grounds for residents to enjoy, including a seating area and a footpath for walks by the River Welland. There is also secure underground parking on a non-allocated basis for residents, and a guest/visitor can also park if a space is available.

Facilities - Facilities at Welland Place include a resident’s lounge, restaurant, bar, gymnasium, swimming pool, snooker room, library, hair salon, beauty treatment room and a craft room, meaning your active retirement is well and truly catered for.

Property Information - Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 125 years from and including 29th September 2011
Years Remaining: 112 years (as at 2024)
Freeholder: MHA (Methodist Homes)
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Service Charge: Currently £567.18 per month (April 2024 – March 2025) This includes buildings insurance
Ground rent: £251.64 per annum until the next review
Wellbeing Charge: Currently £327.44 per month (April 2024 – March 2025)
Listed Status: Not Listed
Conservation Area: No
Tree Preservation Orders: No
Tax Band: D
Services: The property is offered to the market with electric heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: Assumed FTTC
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Title/lease contains covenants
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None
Accessibility: Forth floor apartment. A lift service provides access to the fourth floor where the apartment is
Cladding: An EWS1 has been completed (available on request). A further survey and remedial works are required
Planning issues: None which our clients are aware of
Coastal erosion: None
Coal mining in the local area: None

Location - Market Harborough is a thriving market town receiving regular national accolade in the press in various quality of life surveys. The town offers a mainline railway station to London St Pancras in approximately an hour and a wide range of niche shopping, restaurants and a wide range of leisure and sporting amenities. Market Harborough is situated in some of the county's most attractive countryside. The property is situated a short distance of the town centre, rail station, Welland Park, Farndon Fields farm shop and local countryside walks.

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE16 7GD, and house number 43.