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Area stats1 bedroom apartment
Retirement
Sold STC
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
527
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 990 yrs left
Ground rent: £435 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £9,717.36 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Conveniently located in the main house
- Camera door entry system
- Estates Manager on-site
- 24hr Careline
- Waitress service restaurant
- Homeowners communal lounge
- Domestic assistance 1 hour a week included in service charges
- Landscaped gardens
- Guest suite
This wonderful one bedroom apartment is one of only seven in the original building of Kenton Lodge. It is close to the lift, making the dining room and other communal areas on the ground floor easily accessible without the need to walk through the grounds. It is located on the second floor with views overlooking the communal gardens of this McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development. With on-site restaurant, Estate Manager, offering quality care services delivered by McCarthy Stone experienced CQC registered Estates team.
Summary - Kenton Lodge was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 53 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. 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.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge, dining room and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.
Kenton Lodge is situated in Gosforth which is bursting with history, you’ll find a delightful mix of green open spaces such as such as Dukes Moor and Central Park with its attractive avenues of lime trees, ornamental flower and rose beds, plus busier areas where you can shop or enjoy the arts. It has a thriving shopping area which provides locals will all the amenities they need. As well as hosting a range of independent and well known shops such as Sainsburys, Boots, W.H.Smiths, Lloyds Bank, hairdressers and cafes are also located there. Lovers of golf will appreciate the number of golf courses including the City of Newcastle Golf Club, High Gosforth Golf Course and Gosforth Golf Course.
1 hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Kenton Lodge with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age of 70 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Lounge - Spacious living room with large window making this room bright and airy. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Door to storage cupboard. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen - A fully fitted modern kitchen incorporating base units in a cream gloss finish, coordinating work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel sink and lever taps. Integrated appliances include knee level fitted oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom benefiting from full length built in wardrobes. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - A modern majority tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access walk-in shower with non-slip flooring. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
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 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 Estate Manager.
The service charge is £9,717.36 for financial year ending 30/09/2025.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric under floor heating, thermostats in each room
• Mains drainage
Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 2016
Ground rent: £435 per year
Ground rent review: Jan-31
Summary - Kenton Lodge was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 53 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. 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.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge, dining room and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.
Kenton Lodge is situated in Gosforth which is bursting with history, you’ll find a delightful mix of green open spaces such as such as Dukes Moor and Central Park with its attractive avenues of lime trees, ornamental flower and rose beds, plus busier areas where you can shop or enjoy the arts. It has a thriving shopping area which provides locals will all the amenities they need. As well as hosting a range of independent and well known shops such as Sainsburys, Boots, W.H.Smiths, Lloyds Bank, hairdressers and cafes are also located there. Lovers of golf will appreciate the number of golf courses including the City of Newcastle Golf Club, High Gosforth Golf Course and Gosforth Golf Course.
1 hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Kenton Lodge with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age of 70 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Lounge - Spacious living room with large window making this room bright and airy. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Door to storage cupboard. Access to kitchen.
Kitchen - A fully fitted modern kitchen incorporating base units in a cream gloss finish, coordinating work surfaces and upstands. Stainless steel sink and lever taps. Integrated appliances include knee level fitted oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom benefiting from full length built in wardrobes. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - A modern majority tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access walk-in shower with non-slip flooring. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
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 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 Estate Manager.
The service charge is £9,717.36 for financial year ending 30/09/2025.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric under floor heating, thermostats in each room
• Mains drainage
Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 2016
Ground rent: £435 per year
Ground rent review: Jan-31
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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.