2 bedroom apartment for sale
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Property description & features
- Two Bed, First Floor Apartment
- Juliet balcony
- House Manager on-site
- 24 hour emergency system
- Guest Suite for visiting friends & family
- Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
- Open Plan Living Room
- Town centre position
- Part exchange available
- Communal lounge for socialising
Summary - Marden Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 25 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home as well as 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the entrance hall and bathroom. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. The running of the underfloor heating within the apartment is also covered in the service charge.
For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. Your guests can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
Local Area - Marden Court is situated in the popular seaside town of Whitley Bay with bracing sea air, magnificent golden sands, the Spanish City amusement park, arcades, cafes and shops, Whitley Bay has remained ever popular with families for decades. Getting around couldn't be easier, Tyne & Wear Metro operates from Whitley Bay station and provides a regular service throughout the Metro network. Bus stops can be found close to Marden Court on Whitley Road and Park View, providing local services, together with connecting routes to Newcastle city centre, Newcastle International Airport and Gateshead.
Entrance Hall - The front door, equipped with a convenient spy hole, opens into a spacious entrance hall. Here, you'll find the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system readily accessible. Additionally, a door in the hallway leads to a practical walk-in storage cupboard or airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, an apartment security door entry system with an intercom, and another emergency pull cord are all conveniently located within the hall. From this central space, doors branch off to access the bedrooms, living room, and bathroom.
Lounge - TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
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. Space and plumbing available for a washing machine and dishwasher.
Bedroom One - Benefiting from a large walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
En-Suite Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of bath. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom. Ceiling lights. TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Service Charge - . House Manager
. Underfloor heating in apartment
. 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 £5,749.44 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2024)
Car Parking Permit Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information - Lease length: 125 years from 2013
Ground rent: £495
Ground rent review: Jan-28
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
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