LIGHT & AIRY ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT IN THIS RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS DEVELOPMENT WITH RESTAURANT FACILITIES

Introduction: - This well decorated and bright apartment is located on the second floor floor with a good degree of privacy but just a short walk from one of the two lifts . The super, southerly facing dual aspect, living room is light and airy and, with the elevated position, provides for an interesting outlook to the ever-changing street scene below. There is a well fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, an excellent double bedroom, and a modern wet room with both a level access shower and separate bath.

Constructed in late summer 2013 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, Thomas Court is consistently one of our most sought-after developments. This is a 'retirement living plus' development providing an independent lifestyle opportunity for those aged over 70 but with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent Estate Manager and staff who oversee the smooth running of the development. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a home owners lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied and daily table-service lunch, laundry, scooter store and a lovely landscaped, walled garden. Homeowners also benefit from an hour of free domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night applies.

Thomas Court is a very sociable development so it's really easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life here; there are always plenty of regular activities to enjoy. These may include; coffee mornings, art group, fitness classes, film night, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events and occasional organised trips (please refer to the development for specific details). Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can be as sociable or as private as they wish.

Thomas Court enjoys a great position within a level walk of extensive local amenities; with an eclectic mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, doctor's surgery, library, park and bus routes all close at hand.

Entrance Hall: - With a solid Oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, large walk-in store cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and concealed vent axia unit. Ceiling light fitting. Feature glazed-panelled door leads to the living room.

Living Room: - A very bright and airy room courtesy of the three double-glazed windows providing a lovely dual aspect and an elevated outlook over an interesting street scene below. There is a focal point fireplace with an electric fire, two ceiling light fitting and feature glazed panelled double door leading to the kitchen.

Kitchen: - With an electronically operated double-glazed window. Range of 'Maple' effect fitted units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, unused waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Double Bedroom: - A well-proportioned double bedroom with space for a dressing table or a desk to create a study area. Double-glazed window, fitted double wardrobe with ample hanging space, shelving and mirror fronted sliding doors which reflect light back in to the room and add to the feeling of space. Ceiling light fitting.

Wetroom: - A modern white suite comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with under sink storage, mirror with strip light and shaver point over compliment this spacious bath/shower room. Sensible walk-in level access shower and a separate panelled bath. Heated towel rail, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and wetroom flooring.

Leasehold - Lease 125 Years from the 1st January 2013
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent review date: January 2028

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 running costs of the restaurant (with a small additional cost payable per meal eaten in the restaurant)
. One-hour of domestic support per week


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, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge: £8,756.04 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)