No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Bygate Court
Lounge
Lounge

2 bedroom apartment

Retirement
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Apartment
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
818 sq ft / 76 sq m

Key information

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Broadband: Super-fast 55Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment
  • Juliet Balcony
  • House Manager
  • 24-hour emergency careline
  • Communal Lounge
  • Guest Suite
  • Laundry room and mobility scooter store room
  • Monkseaton Metro Station approx. 650m away and Whitley Bay's golden beaches approx. 1 mile
  • Within 100 yards of Monkseaton Shops and Amenities and bus stops
  • Part-exchange option available
A SPACIOUS two bedroom, TWO BATHROOM apartment with JULIET BALCONY on the FIRST FLOOR of a McCARTHY STONE Retirement Living Development located within 100 yards of Monkseaton SHOPS and AMENITIES and BUS STOPS and within half a mile of Monkseaton METRO station, 1 mile of Whitley Bay's GOLDEN BEACHES.

Summary - was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 38one 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, en-suite bathroom 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). A CAR PARKING -PERMIT SCHEME APPLIES, CHECK WITH THE HOUSE MANAGER FOR AVAILABILITY.
Bygate Court is situated in an enviable location of Monkseaton, a village on the North East coast of Tyneside. Monkseaton offers a selection of shops along its Front Street, including a bakers; chemist and Newsagent. The nearest bus stop is 60 metres from the development and provides regular bus services running along Front Street in Monkseaton to Whitley Bay and surrounding areas. The local Metro station is less than 500 metres from Bygate Court providing travel connections to areas within the Tyne & Wear region, including stops at Gateshead, Newcastle & Sunderland as well the smaller towns in and around the region.

ITS A CONDITION OF PURCHASE THAT ALL RESIDENTS MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENTS OF 60 YEARS.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.

Lounge - This spacious lounge benefits from a Juliet balcony and space for a dining area. Feature fire with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets.

Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom One - Ceiling lights, sliding mirrored double fitted wardrobe. TV and phone point. Raised electric power sockets.

En-Suite - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a walk in shower with grab rail. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom Two - Generously sized second bedroom. Ceiling light. TV and phone point. Raised electric power sockets.

Wet Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower with grab rail and wall mounted folding shower seat. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Heater towel rail. Emergency pull cord.

Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal 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
. 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £4,387.80 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)

Car Parking (Permit Scheme)Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space, please check with the House Manager on site for availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.

Lease Information - Ground rent £495 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2027
Lease length: 125 year from Jan 2012

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