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Map1 bedroom apartment for sale
Ambleside Avenue, South Shields
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
505
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 992 yrs left
Ground rent: £425 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £2,427.67 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
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Features and description
- Second floor, south easterly facing apartment
- Walk-out balcony
- Elegant communal lounge to socialise in with friends and neighbours
- House manager
- Guest suite for family and friends
- 24/7 call system
- Guest parking
- Great transport links, including bus stop outside the development
- Ideally located in the beautiful coastal town of South Sheilds
- Expertly designed apartments with ease of living in mind
A second-floor, south-easterly facing retirement apartment for the over-60s, offering a bright lounge with a walk-out balcony, a double bedroom and a modern shower room. Situated in Seymour Court, a professionally managed development with a House Manager, 24/7 call system, guest suite, and residents’ lounge. Excellent transport links with a bus stop directly outside, and close to shops and amenities in South Shields. Low-maintenance, secure living designed for comfort and convenience.
Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
Seymour Court - Seymour Court is an exclusive development comprising 49 stylish one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, designed specifically for the over 60s. Ideally situated in the charming coastal town of South Shields, this attractive development is nestled within a peaceful residential neighbourhood, offering both tranquility and convenience. Residents benefit from a nearby bus stop, providing quick and easy access to the vibrant town centre. Here, you'll discover a welcoming mix of cafés, bars, and restaurants, alongside a range of popular high street retailers and unique independent shops—perfect for relaxed days out and everyday essentials alike.
Local Area - The town is also known for its wide range of restaurants, covering cuisines such as Italian, Indian and Chinese. It also offers some of the world's best fish and chips at the iconic Colmans, which is located about two miles from our Retirement Living development. Food aside, South Shields has many local attractions - a reconstructed Roman Fort, a museum and art gallery dedicated to local author Catherine Cookson, the Souter Lighthouse, the North East's only seaside fair, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and many more.
There are a variety of walks and trails you can take along the gorgeous South Tyneside coastline where you'll come across beaches, coves and grottos, as well as one of the largest seabird colonies in the UK. For a day out and about, you can catch the historic Shields Ferry over the river Tyne to North Shields, or the bus or metro to Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.
Entrance Hallway - Spacious entrance hall with a spacious storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, apartment security door entry system and emergency response intercom.
Kitchen - The thoughtfully designed kitchen features a comprehensive range of high-quality, modern appliances to support ease of use and independent living. These include a convenient waist-height oven, making access simple and strain-free, a sleek ceramic hob, and an integrated fridge/freezer that blends seamlessly into the cabinetry. Every element has been carefully considered to ensure that both cooking and cleaning are as effortless and enjoyable as possible, with ample worktop space and clever storage solutions enhancing both practicality and style.
Living Room - Spacious Living Room with an opening door leading onto a beautiful patio area overlooking the communal grounds. Illuminated light switch TV and telephone points. Raised electric power sockets.
Bedroom - A bright and spacious bedroom with a walk in wardrobe housing plenty of hanging and storage space. Raised power points. TV and telephone points.
Bathroom - Fitted with modern suite comprising of; a walk-in shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Electric ladder style heater and extractor fan. Slip-resistant flooring. Illuminated light switch.
Service Charge - Service Charge £2,427.67 per annum, for year ending 31/03/2026, to include:
• 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 service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from June 2018
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 06/2033
Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
Seymour Court - Seymour Court is an exclusive development comprising 49 stylish one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, designed specifically for the over 60s. Ideally situated in the charming coastal town of South Shields, this attractive development is nestled within a peaceful residential neighbourhood, offering both tranquility and convenience. Residents benefit from a nearby bus stop, providing quick and easy access to the vibrant town centre. Here, you'll discover a welcoming mix of cafés, bars, and restaurants, alongside a range of popular high street retailers and unique independent shops—perfect for relaxed days out and everyday essentials alike.
Local Area - The town is also known for its wide range of restaurants, covering cuisines such as Italian, Indian and Chinese. It also offers some of the world's best fish and chips at the iconic Colmans, which is located about two miles from our Retirement Living development. Food aside, South Shields has many local attractions - a reconstructed Roman Fort, a museum and art gallery dedicated to local author Catherine Cookson, the Souter Lighthouse, the North East's only seaside fair, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and many more.
There are a variety of walks and trails you can take along the gorgeous South Tyneside coastline where you'll come across beaches, coves and grottos, as well as one of the largest seabird colonies in the UK. For a day out and about, you can catch the historic Shields Ferry over the river Tyne to North Shields, or the bus or metro to Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.
Entrance Hallway - Spacious entrance hall with a spacious storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, apartment security door entry system and emergency response intercom.
Kitchen - The thoughtfully designed kitchen features a comprehensive range of high-quality, modern appliances to support ease of use and independent living. These include a convenient waist-height oven, making access simple and strain-free, a sleek ceramic hob, and an integrated fridge/freezer that blends seamlessly into the cabinetry. Every element has been carefully considered to ensure that both cooking and cleaning are as effortless and enjoyable as possible, with ample worktop space and clever storage solutions enhancing both practicality and style.
Living Room - Spacious Living Room with an opening door leading onto a beautiful patio area overlooking the communal grounds. Illuminated light switch TV and telephone points. Raised electric power sockets.
Bedroom - A bright and spacious bedroom with a walk in wardrobe housing plenty of hanging and storage space. Raised power points. TV and telephone points.
Bathroom - Fitted with modern suite comprising of; a walk-in shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Electric ladder style heater and extractor fan. Slip-resistant flooring. Illuminated light switch.
Service Charge - Service Charge £2,427.67 per annum, for year ending 31/03/2026, to include:
• 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 service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from June 2018
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 06/2033
Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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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.