1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Beatrice Lodge boasts one of the best locations in Oxted, only a minutes walk from a wide selection of local shops, restaurants, supermarkets (0.04 miles to Waitrose) and railway station, providing you with the best choices available for independent or assisted living. This pleasant GROUND FLOOR assisted retirement apartment is conveniently placed close to the lift, communal lounge, entrance hall and guest suite for visiting family.

Situation - In a most convenient location within walking distance of Oxted town centre, Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets, local churches, library, cinema and mainline railway station with frequent service to East Croydon and London. Access to the M25 is at Godstone (junction 6) offering motorway access to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminal.

Location - From our office proceed up Station Road West bearing left at Oxted railway station. At the T junction turn right into Bluehouse Lane, follow the road round to the mini roundabout and turn right into Station Road East. Beatrice Road is the first turning on the left and Beatrice Lodge will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

To Be Sold - A most pleasant ground floor flat within an attractive tile hung purpose built assisted development. Facilities include a House Manager, communal lounge and garden, security entry phone, laundry room and lift/staircase to each floor. The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

Entrance Hall - Laminate flooring, deep walk-in storage cupboard.

Lounge/Kitchen - Open plan, oak effect laminate flooring and Adam style fireplace (display purposes only), opening to;

Kitchen Area - Modern range of units comprising single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, base drawers and cupboards, slimline integrated dishwasher, range of wall mounted cupboards, electric hob with oven below and fitted microwave, integrated fridge/freezer.

Bedroom - Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards, fitted cupboard housing gas fired central heating boiler and shelves above.

Shower Room - Full width walk-in shower cubical, pedestal wash hand basin, low suite w.c.

General Facilities - Two house managers responsible for the general management and day-to-day running of Beatrice Lodge.
Sheltered security - each flat is fitted with an alarm call service when the house managers are absent.
Residents' Lounge - a large comfortable room with adjacent kitchen. Morning coffee and afternoon tea available for residents on weekdays supervised by the house managers.
Laundry room - located on the first floor with washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing facilities; the use of these appliances is included in the service charge.
Guest Suite - located on the ground floor and available for residents' guests at a a nominal charge for short term visits.
Communal garden - paved sun terrace with seating area, lawn and well stocked flower borders.

Notes - The residents of Beatrice Lodge do not pay ground rent. Each resident owns a share of the freehold company, Beatrice Lodge Limited - further details available from the managing agent, Payne & Co Limited.

Prospective purchasers are advised that Beatrice Lodge is not a care home and will be required to satisfy the directors at interview before purchase that they are capable of independent living.

Maintenance Charge - This is £3,300 per annum including water rates and building insurance, payable half yearly (£1,650)
Please be aware that there is a "transfer fee" payable upon completion to be made payable to Beatrice Lodge Ltd of 1.5% of the the sale price.

Tandridge District Council Tax Band C -