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1 bedroom apartment
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- A wonderfully modernised one bedroom retirement apartment
- Situated on the ground floor benefitting from direct access to a patio area
- Within 150 yards of a bus stop
- 24 hour emergency Careline for peace-of-mind
- House Manager onsite
- Lovely landscaped gardens
- Communal lounge where social events take place
- Guest suite for visiting family & friends
- Exclusive over 60's retirement development
- Part-exchange option available
Summary - Browning Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, lounge, bedroom and separate shower room. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply).
Browning Court is situated in the residential area of Fenham on the North West side of Newcastle and within two miles of the A1 Western Bypass. The site, accessed from Fenham Chase, is pleasantly set back from Fenham Hall Drive which provides ready access in to the centre of Newcastle. A regular bus service operates in to the City, with a bus stop immediately outside the development's shoppers' entrance on Fenham Hall Drive.
Within 400 yards of the site is a range of shops and services including general purpose store, newsagents, doctors surgery, library and a ladies and gents hairdressers. A wider range of shops can be found on Two Ball Lonnen, whilst Newcastle City Centre, is within 4 miles.
On the banks of the River Tyne, the vibrant City of Newcastle is a delightful mix of the historic and modern renowned for its excellent shopping facilities, attractive architecture and wide range of festivals and art events throughout the year. The quayside area has seen major redevelopment over the last few years with the Sage and Baltic centres making a major contribution to the cultural expansion of the area.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to a hallway with laminate flooring- the 24hr. Apello emergency pull cord system, intercom, and security system are all situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a large storage /airing cupboard fully shelved and housing the Gledhill hot water system . Spot lights to the ceiling fully illuminate the hall and an oil filled radiator offers additional heating. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room
Lounge - This wonderfully modernised large lounge, with recently fitted vinyl flooring, has a modern fire place with electric fire and also recently fitted Dimplex Quantum night storage heater. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights and conveniently raised electric power sockets. It also has the advantage of an additional side window. Patio doors with modern internal shutters lead to an extended patio area and the communal gardens. A feature,toughened glass, sliding door leads to the kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted refurbished kitchen with vinyl floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood, fridge freezer,dishwasher and plumbed for washing machine. Under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom - Benefiting from a bountiful wardrobe space and built-in over bed storage with additional mirrored wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Oil filled radiator offers additional heating.
Shower Room - The modernised shower room is fully tiled with wall board to the shower. It is fitted with a suite comprising of shower cubicle, WC and a double sink. Vanity units with drawers, a tall cupboard and 2 mirrored wall cupboards provide good storage. A white ladder radiator, fan heater and vent axia system are fitted.
Service Charge - . Cleaning of all external 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
. House Managers salary.
. 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 is £2,995.80 per annum (for financial year end 28 Feb 2024).
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.
Lease Information - 125 years from 2008
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun 2023
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