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Map2 bedroom apartment for sale
Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading
Retirement
Study
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
861
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 112 yrs left
Service charge: £4,806.73 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Spacious ground floor apartment
- Close to supermarket and shops
- House Manager for peace-of-mind
- 24 Hour emergency careline Video entry system
- Homeowners Lounge where social events take place
- Mobility scooter store
- Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
- Laundry room
- Landscaped Gardens Decked Seating Area
- Part Exchange available
A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, within this sought after development close to all local amenities and river walks.
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, banks and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caversham occipies 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 Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency pull cord system and controlled access entry phone unit is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A bright spacious lounge with room for a small dining table and chairs. 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.Feature fireplace with Living flame style electric fire
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Master Bedroom - Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Guest Cloakroom - With w/c and wash hand basin
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room or home office. Power points and TV point.
Bathroom - Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. bath with chrome effect shower mixer tap, Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails. Emergency cord.
Storage Cupboard for airing, storage area, some shelving, water heating and meter.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 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
Service charge: £4,806.72 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/26)
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 Length: 125 years from 2012
Ground Rent: £495.00
Ground rent review: 2027
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.
• 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 CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• 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, banks and a major NHS GP practice with health centre.
Caversham occipies 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 Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency pull cord system and controlled access entry phone unit is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A bright spacious lounge with room for a small dining table and chairs. 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.Feature fireplace with Living flame style electric fire
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Master Bedroom - Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Guest Cloakroom - With w/c and wash hand basin
Bedroom Two - Spacious second bedroom which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room or home office. Power points and TV point.
Bathroom - Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. bath with chrome effect shower mixer tap, Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, grab rails. Emergency cord.
Storage Cupboard for airing, storage area, some shelving, water heating and meter.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 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
Service charge: £4,806.72 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/26)
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 Length: 125 years from 2012
Ground Rent: £495.00
Ground rent review: 2027
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.
• 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 CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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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.