1 bedroom apartment for sale

Superb self-contained second-floor apartment providing tastefully appointed one-bedroom accommodation situated on a sought-after McCarthy & Stone gated retirement development on the edge of Oakham.

Presented in excellent order, the interior of the apartment features good quality fixtures and fittings, including oak doors and clean air system, and comprises Entrance Hall, useful Utility, Living Room with Juliet balcony, Kitchen, Bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and Shower Room.

Outside, there is a private parking space allocated to No 33 Lonsdale Park and beautifully landscaped and maintained communal gardens with seating areas, lawns and well-stocked borders.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease information:
999 years from 01/01/2017
Service charge: £2,885.28 per annum (from 01/07/2023 up to 30/06/2024)
Ground rent: £425.00 per annum (review June 2032)

Council Tax Band: B (Rutland)

Description - Superb self-contained second-floor apartment providing tastefully appointed one-bedroom accommodation situated on a sought-after McCarthy & Stone gated retirement development on the edge of Oakham.

Presented in excellent order, the interior of the apartment features good quality fixtures and fittings, including oak doors and clean air system, and comprises Entrance Hall, useful Utility, Living Room with Juliet balcony, Kitchen, Bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and Shower Room.

Outside, there is a private parking space allocated to No 33 Lonsdale Park and beautifully landscaped and maintained communal gardens with seating areas, lawns and well-stocked borders.

Lonsdale Park - Lonsdale Park was built in 2017/2018 opposite picturesque parklands and close to Oakham town centre's amenities. The complex includes 43 apartments for over 60s.

Homeowners can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners' lounge, landscaped gardens and on-site car park, while visiting family and friends can stay over in the guest suite.

The secure development has intruder alarms and a camera entry system. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system and a House Manager on duty.

The complex is equipped with lifts to all floors.

Accommodation -

Second Floor - No 33 Lonsdale Park:

Entrance Hall - Entrance door with peep hole, 24-hour emergency response pull cord, security door entry with intercom, under-floor heating, internal doors to Utility, Living Room, Bedroom and Shower Room.

Walk-In Utility - 2.01m x 1.57m (6'7" x 5'2") - Useful area with under-floor heating housing an air filtration system, hot water storage system, washing machine and fitted shelving.

Living Room - 5.87m x 3.45m (19'3" x 11'4") - Under-floor heating, attractive internal door leading to Kitchen, French doors giving access to Juliet balcony with glass balustrade overlooking beautifully landscaped communal gardens to rear.

Kitchen - 2.26m x 2.84m max (7'5" x 9'4" max) - Fitted with a range of attractive contemporary units incorporating granite-effect worktops with matching upstand, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with waste disposal and mixer tap, gloss-finish base cupboard and drawer units and matching eye-level wall cupboards. Built-in appliances comprise BOSCH electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood above and fridge-freezer.

Tiled floor with under-floor heating, window to front.

Bedroom - 2.87m x 5.18m plus wardrobe (9'5" x 17'0" plus war - Walk-in wardrobe with hanger rails and shelves, under-floor heating, window.

Shower Room - Stylish contemporary suite of concealed-cistern WC and hand basin set within a high-gloss vanity unit with wood-effect top and cupboards beneath, large walk-in double shower enclosure with glass screen, fully tiled splashbacks, matching tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail and fitted illuminated vanity mirror.

Outside -

Parking - The apartment benefits from an allocated parking space, A1, located within residents' parking area.

Services - None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Leasehold Iformation - Tenure: Leasehold
Landlord: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited
Lease term: 999 years from 01/01/2017
Service charge: £2,885.28 per annum (from 01/07/2023 up to 30/06/2024), paid monthly in advance
Ground rent: £425.00 per annum (review June 2032), paid half-yearly

Oakham - Oakham is a lovely market town being the administrative centre for Rutland. It is popular with commuters and is within travelling distance of a number of other centres including Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Stamford, Kettering and Corby. In addition there is a British Rail station in the town and there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, where at the latter location there is a good train service to London, King's Cross.

Within the town there is a good range of shops which cater for most needs, together with a produce market each Wednesday and Saturday. There is also a good range of other facilities including doctors, dentists, opticians, veterinary surgery etc. In the town there is a good range of Local Authority schools together with the private Oakham School which caters for children of most ages. Preparatory education on a private basis is available at Brooke Priory.

Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied and include cricket, golf, football, tennis, rugby football, bowls together with a number of leisure pursuits which can be enjoyed at Rutland Water which is just to the east of Oakham and these include sailing, windsurfing and fly fishing.

Viewing - By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 12.00

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