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Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1BZ
Retirement
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 115 yrs left
Ground rent: £435 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £10,344.94 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Features and description
- Overlooking communal gardens
- Modern open plan kitchen
- Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe
- Homeowners' lounge & Function room with Wi-Fi
- Guest suite & Laundry room
- Table service restaurant
- Landscaped gardens
- Estates manager & 24-Hour on-site staffing
- Domestic assistance (1 hour included in service charge, additional hours by arrangement)
- 24-Hour emergency call systems
Immaculate FIRST floor apartment which benefits from a modern kitchen with BUILT IN APPLIANCES, double bedroom with a WALK-IN WARDROBE and a shower room which completes this lovely apartment. This apartment overlooks the patio area of the communal gardens. The development offers EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES including a dining room, landscaped gardens and a communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place. Mandeville Court, a McCarthy Stone retirement living development is nestled in Potters Bar.
*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*
Mandeville Court - Mandeville Court in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is just 18 miles north of Central London. Being just half a mile from the main line train station should satisfy those who enjoy a day trip into the city. Potters Bar itself benefits from an array of shops and amenities, including a swimming pool and leisure centre, a tennis club, cricket club and golf course. Mandeville Court is one of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirement, speak to your Estate Manager for further details.
The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Living Room - Spacious living room with ample room for dining and comfortable seating. A featured wall with electric fireplace, adds an attractive focal point to the room. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Power sockets. Partially glazed double doors open onto the separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Offered in excellent condition, this fitted kitchen with tiled floor comprises; stainless steel sink unit with drainer; double glazed window; built-in oven (waist height for minimal bend) ceramic hob with chrome 'chimney style' extractor hood over; integrated fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot lighting.
Bedroom - A generously sized double bedroom with a double glazed window allowing ample natural daylight to flood the room. TV and telephone point. A range of power sockets. Emergency pull-cord. Central ceiling light fitting. Door to the spacious walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail.
Shower Room - Fully tiled purpose built wet room comprising; shower with fitted curtain; WC; vanity unit wash hand basin and fitted mirror above. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
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 annual service charge for this property is £10,344.94 (for financial year ending 31/03/2026)
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
Car Parking Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250.00 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estates Manager on site for availability.
Ground Rent - Leasehold 125 Years from 1st January 2014
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2029
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - 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
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*
Mandeville Court - Mandeville Court in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is just 18 miles north of Central London. Being just half a mile from the main line train station should satisfy those who enjoy a day trip into the city. Potters Bar itself benefits from an array of shops and amenities, including a swimming pool and leisure centre, a tennis club, cricket club and golf course. Mandeville Court is one of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirement, speak to your Estate Manager for further details.
The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Living Room - Spacious living room with ample room for dining and comfortable seating. A featured wall with electric fireplace, adds an attractive focal point to the room. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Power sockets. Partially glazed double doors open onto the separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Offered in excellent condition, this fitted kitchen with tiled floor comprises; stainless steel sink unit with drainer; double glazed window; built-in oven (waist height for minimal bend) ceramic hob with chrome 'chimney style' extractor hood over; integrated fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot lighting.
Bedroom - A generously sized double bedroom with a double glazed window allowing ample natural daylight to flood the room. TV and telephone point. A range of power sockets. Emergency pull-cord. Central ceiling light fitting. Door to the spacious walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rail.
Shower Room - Fully tiled purpose built wet room comprising; shower with fitted curtain; WC; vanity unit wash hand basin and fitted mirror above. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
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 annual service charge for this property is £10,344.94 (for financial year ending 31/03/2026)
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
Car Parking Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250.00 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estates Manager on site for availability.
Ground Rent - Leasehold 125 Years from 1st January 2014
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2029
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - 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
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Crime score
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£224,824
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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.