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Guide price£350,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

16 Foundry Place, Off the Gosford Road, Beccles
Retirement
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
796 sq ft / 74 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Bright and spacious two bedroom with west facing outlooking, balcony and rear / garden views *VIEWINGS ADVISED*
  • Estate Manager + 24 Hour Staff on-site
  • Bistro Restaurant
  • Communal Lounge where social events take place
  • Guest suite & Laundry room
  • Lift to all floors
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Mobility scooter charging point
  • 24 Hour Emergency Call System
  • PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE - PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION
Almost new TWO bedroom first floor apartment with a sunny WEST FACING aspect with walk out BALCONY from lounge with outlook towards the rear, situated within a popular MCCARTHY & STONE retirement living PLUS development. ALLOCATED CAR PARKING SPACE
PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE

Summary - Foundry Place is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care and is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged if required. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour TV secure entry system. The building is equipped with BT fibre broadband (subscription required).
The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite waitress service bistro restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided every day. Other communal areas consist of a laundry room, buggy store and charging point and well maintained landscaped gardens providing a great space to socialise with new friends and neighbours!
Located at the former Ingate Ironworks on Gosford Road, Beccles, Suffolk, this gorgeous new Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of 55 one and two bedroom retirement apartments for sale - or for rent - exclusive to the over 70s. Foundry Place is located right in the heart of the charming town centre, with a train station very close by, as well as the pretty River Waveney - ideal for picturesque afternoon strolls and tranquil boat trips.

Apartment Overview - McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this beautifully presented two bedroom apartment situated on the first floor and can be easily accessible via both lift and stairs. The apartment benefits from a walk out balcony which overlooks the gardens and bungalows beyond, sunny west facing aspect as well as modern features including walk in wardrobe and walk in shower. Allocated car parking space comes with the apartment *Viewings advised*

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 are two large storage / airing cupboards. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Raised electric power sockets, decorative ceiling light and fitted carpets. Doors leading to the lounge, bedrooms and wet room.

Lounge - The bright and airy west facing lounge has the benefit of French doors leads onto a balcony large enough to house a small outdoor dining set overlooking the rear enabling you to watch the world go by! The spacious room allows ample space for dining. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, two ceiling light points and fitted carpets. Part glazed door leading to the separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with white high gloss low and eye level units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The inset sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Electric waist height oven (for minimal bend) has space above for a microwave and four ring hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge/freezer. Ceiling light, tiled flooring and electric sockets.

Bedroom One - Spacious bedroom with a west facing window also with a rear facing outlook. Recently fitted Sharps wardrobes and a door leads onto a large walk in wardrobe with lots of storage space. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, central ceiling light.

Bedroom Two - Multi functional double bedroom / guest room which could also be used as a dining/ hobby or study room also benefiting from a west facing window with rear outlook. Raised electric power socket and central ceiling light.

Wet Room - Modern purpose built wet room with a walk in shower unit with grab rails and curtain. WC. Wash hand basin with vanity unit storage cupboard and wall mounted mirror with built in light above. Heated towel rail and tiled flooring

Service Charge (Breakdown) - . 24-Hour on-site staffing
. 1 hours domestic assistance per week
. 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. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service charge: £13,064.89 per annum (for financial year ending 28/2/25)
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Leasehold Information - FREEHOLD
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Additional Services - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
* Removal Service* Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
* Solicitors* Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

. Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage

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