A WELL PRESENTED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT forming part of a purpose built development in central Headingley, ideal for buyers aged 60 and over, and benefiting from NO ONWARD CHAIN. LEASEHOLD.

Victoria Court is a well-regarded modern development of 50 apartments, purpose built in 2013, for those aged 60 and over. The development has a friendly community spirit, with a superb range of on-site facilities and amenities designed to make retirement easy and enjoyable. Located on Kirkstall Lane, close to the centre of Headingley, the property comprises: spacious entrance hall, lounge with a door out to a private patio area, an open plan kitchen to the lounge, two double bedrooms and a large walk-in shower room. The shower room has a ‘Jack and Jill’ arrangement, with access from both the main bedroom and the entrance hall. The property has recently been redecorated and the carpets professionally cleaned. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Headingley is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. The property is a short walk from Yorkshire Cricket Ground, and Headingley train station is approx. 15 minutes’ walk away (with trains to Leeds city centre, Horsforth, Harrogate and beyond. There is a bus stop immediately outside the development, with local shops located on North Lane; as well as many more shops, pubs and restaurants further along on Otley Road. The open spaces of Meanwood Park, Meanwood Valley Trail, Beckett Park and Woodhouse Ridge are also close-by.

Victoria Court offers 24 hour on site support, balanced with independent living as desired. There is secure on-site parking for a number of cars. Away from Kirkstall Lane, at the rear of the development, is an outdoor seating area and landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
A welcoming communal entrance hall and lobby with a glazed atrium leading to an on-site bistro. The communal lobby area is where you will find amenities such as a table tennis and indoor bowls. On the first floor is a spacious library with a coffee lounge for residents.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
A wider than average entrance hall, providing access to the principal rooms and benefiting from two storage cupboards.

LOUNGE/RECEPTION ROOM
This generous living room is open plan to the kitchen area and has a furniture friendly footprint. A door leads out to a private patio area.

KITCHEN
A modern kitchen with a practical layout and fitted with a range of wall and base units and complementary work surfaces. Attractive tiled splashback, hard flooring and a window looking out onto the communal corridor (there is a blind fitted for privacy). Integrated halogen hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. For convenience, the kitchen is plumbed for a washing machine; although we understand there is an on-site laundry room as well. Single stainless steel sink with inset drainer and swan neck mixer tap.

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
A spacious double bedroom with the benefit of fitted furniture including double wardrobes and bedside cabinets. Door leading to…

WALK IN SHOWER/WET ROOM
A generous shower room comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with a hand rail and toughened glass screen, a plumbed shower with adjustable height rail, a low-level WC with a hand rail, a wall hung washbasin, shaver point, a large wall mounted mirror, a heated chrome towel rail, and spotlighting to the ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO
This is another double bedroom, with a carpeted floor.

OUTSIDE
Immediately outside the living room is a private patio area. There are well maintained communal gardens at the rear of the development for residents to enjoy. Ample on site car parking if required.

TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 2013.

SERVICE CHARGE
Our seller informs us that the current service charge is £602.73 per calendar month. We understand this covers communal cleaning and maintenance, external window cleaning, water and sewerage, buildings insurance and estate management. It also includes the cost of heating, lighting and water for the communal areas; and water, hot water, heating and electricity for the apartments.

WELL BEING CHARGE
Our seller informs us that there is a well-being charge of £300.71 per calendar month. This includes 24 hour staffing on site, help in an emergency, and the co-ordination of an activities and events programme.

GROUND RENT
Our seller informs us that the current ground rent charge is £445.20 per annum. The first review date was 1st April 2019, with a review on this date every fifth year thereafter calculated by reference to RPI.

CONTINGENCY FUND
A contribution to the Contingency Fund is payable on sale or transfer of ownership. The Fund covers spending for the repair or renewal of communal areas, roofs, lifts etc. The contribution is 1% of the ‘open market value’ at the point of sale/transfer, for each year or part-year of ownership.

MHA ADMINISTRATION FEE
An administration fee is payable, which covers the costs of processing sale documents, dealing with enquiries from solicitors, and signing documents. The fee will be at least £372 including VAT.

LEASE
The Freeholder, MHA, has the option to buy-back the property if it wishes to do so, prior to the property being offered for re-sale. This is referred to as Non-Guaranteed Buy Back. If MHA exercises this option, it will buy back the property at 95% of the open market value as determined by an independent valuer.

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