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1 bedroom apartment

Retirement
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
570 sq ft / 53 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Living Room with Juliet balcony
  • Modern kitchen with built in appliances
  • Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
  • Contemporary shower room
  • Communal lounge
  • Landscaped and maintained gardens
  • Dedicated House Manager
  • Lift to all floors.
  • 24-hour emergency response system
  • Guest suite
Wonderfully presented MCCARTHY STONE retirement apartment with a JULIET BALCONY. Modern kitchen with built in appliances, double bedroom with a SPACIOUS WALK IN WARDROBE and a CONTEMPORARY shower room completes this beautiful apartment.
The development offers EXQUISITE COMMUNAL FACILITIES including idyllic landscaped gardens and communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place.

Apartment Overview - This is a beautifully presented apartment. It has with a bright and spacious living room with a Juliet balcony, allowing natural light to flood in. The apartment also boasts a double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, modern kitchen with built- in appliances and a purpose built shower room. Under floor heating runs throughout the apartment.

Entrance Hall - The front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, from where the 24-hour emergency response and remote door entry system is accessible. Illuminated light switches, electric heater, smoke detector, and ceiling spotlights are included. From the hallway, doors lead to the living room, bedroom, shower room and a good-sized storage/utility cupboard with a washer/dryer.

Living Room - The living room has ample space for lounge furniture and a dining table. Double glazed doors open on to a Juliet balcony. It has TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling light fittings, fitted carpets and curtains. A partially glazed door leads into a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - The apartment has is a bright, modern kitchen fitted with a range of cream wall and base units and pan drawers with contrasting roll top work surfaces. The inset Bosch electric oven has space above for a microwave. There is over-counter lighting, a four ring Bosch electric hob with a glass splash back and extractor hood above.
The kitchen has an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher . A stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap sits beneath the double double-glazed window. There is a tiled floor and spot lights.

Bedroom - The spacious bedroom comes with a double-glazed window. TV and telephone points, fitted carpets and raised electric power points. A separate door opens into a walk-in wardrobe
fitted with hanging rails and shelving.

Shower Room - The bathroom has a fully fitted suite comprising a walk-in shower with screen and support rails, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and cupboards beneath, and an illuminated mirror above. It also has contemporary half- height tiling to the walls with matching floor tiles, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, ventilation system, shaving point and down lighting.

Mulberry Court - Mulberry Court was designed and built by McCarthy Stone specifically for independent retirement living. The dedicated House Manager is on site during their working hours to take care of the development. The homeowners'
lounge provides a superb space for you to meet with friends and neighbours.

Should you need assistance (day or night) McCarthy Stone have installed a system that operates through a pull cord and can summon help whenever you need it. For added security the apartments are fitted with secure video entry systems linked to your TV.

When you have a friend visiting, there is also a guest suite on-site meaning they can extend their stay (usually for a fee of around £25 per night). As a McCarthy Stone resident, there is the opportunity to hire out guest suites at other locations, if you fancy a break.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Local Area - Mulberry Court is situated within the charming village of Blaby, which provides an array of local shops and amenities. There are plenty of coffee shops, a lovely cake shop and a post office., Blaby has two doctors' surgeries: one is over the road with a chemist next door.

Bouskell Park is within walking distance. However if it is a little too far to walk, there is a car park. Blaby has everything that you would want on your doorstep without feeling like you live in a town. A good bus service runs to Leicester town centre and Lutterworth, passing through some villages like Countesthorpe and Cosby too, which is ideal for visiting friends in the area.
One of Britain's biggest out-of-town shopping centres, Fosse Park, is less than 2 miles from the development and offers over 30 stores (including Marks & Spencer, Boots and WH Smith) and several restaurants.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers:

Building and systems maintenance
Contract cleaning of communal areas
House Manager
Upkeep of gardens and grounds
Water rates to communal areas and apartments.
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
Comprehensive insurance of the building and contents of communal areas
24hr emergency monitoring service
Contingency fund

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your council tax, electricity or TV.

The annual service charge is £2,688.70 for the financial year ending 30th June 2024.

Ground Rent - Annual Charge £425.
Review: 1st January 2032.

Lease Information - 999 Years from 1st January 2017

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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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