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Area stats2 bedroom apartment
Retirement
Sold STC
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
828
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 112 yrs left
Ground rent: £495 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £4,803.21 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Two bedroom apartment
- First floor apartment
- Guest suite for friends and family
- Beautiful communal gardens
- Decking area to enjoy in the sunshine
- Close to the town centre and supermarkets
- House manager onsite
- Lifts to all floors
- Part exchange scheme available
- Solicitor's quotes can be provided
A bright and spacious two bedroom retirement apartment situated on the first floor at the back of the development.
Summary - Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 54 one 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.
It is situated in central Caversham, close to shops including Waitrose, Iceland, hair salons, cafes, small restaurants and local amenities including pharmacies, care providers and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caverham occupies the North bank of the River Thames. The riverside promenade is a short walk away and leads to a footbridge to the train station and Reading town centre.
There are frequent trains to London Paddington, Waterloo, Oxford, Gatwick and GWR, Cross Country and forthcoming Crossrail services. There are bus stops nearby for good bus services throughout the local area and to Henley, Oxford and beyond.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated in the hall. The hallway has a built in cupboard/wardrobe, housing the boiler, providing shelved storage and coat hanging space. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Living Room - A bright, airy and spacious living room. Focal point electric fireplace. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. An excellent range of base and wall units fitted with contrasting worktops and tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Main Bedroom - A large double bedroom having a walk in wardrobe with plenty of hanging and storage space. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Double glazed window.
Second Bedroom - Spacious second double bedroom with built-in mirror fronted wardrobe with sliding doors, raised power points and TV point. Double glazed window.
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 is £4803.21 (for financial year ending 31/03/2025). The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your property consultant or house manager.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising, panel enclosed bath with mixer taps, a separate shower cubicle with glass door. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Electrically heated towel rail, double glazed window, emergency pull cord and extractor.
Lease Information - Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2012
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2027
*Additional Services & Information* - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be
entitled to, 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY
CONSULTANT
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Summary - Crayshaw Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 54 one 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.
It is situated in central Caversham, close to shops including Waitrose, Iceland, hair salons, cafes, small restaurants and local amenities including pharmacies, care providers and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caverham occupies the North bank of the River Thames. The riverside promenade is a short walk away and leads to a footbridge to the train station and Reading town centre.
There are frequent trains to London Paddington, Waterloo, Oxford, Gatwick and GWR, Cross Country and forthcoming Crossrail services. There are bus stops nearby for good bus services throughout the local area and to Henley, Oxford and beyond.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated in the hall. The hallway has a built in cupboard/wardrobe, housing the boiler, providing shelved storage and coat hanging space. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Living Room - A bright, airy and spacious living room. Focal point electric fireplace. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. An excellent range of base and wall units fitted with contrasting worktops and tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob and stainless steel extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Main Bedroom - A large double bedroom having a walk in wardrobe with plenty of hanging and storage space. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Double glazed window.
Second Bedroom - Spacious second double bedroom with built-in mirror fronted wardrobe with sliding doors, raised power points and TV point. Double glazed window.
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 is £4803.21 (for financial year ending 31/03/2025). The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your property consultant or house manager.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising, panel enclosed bath with mixer taps, a separate shower cubicle with glass door. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Electrically heated towel rail, double glazed window, emergency pull cord and extractor.
Lease Information - Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2012
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2027
*Additional Services & Information* - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be
entitled to, 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE
ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY
CONSULTANT
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Property information from this agent
Area statistics
Crime score
Moderate crime
4/10
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About this agent
Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.