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Retirement
Leasehold
£260,000
1 bed flat for sale
Oakhill Place, High View, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK411 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC rating: B
Key Information
Tenure:
Leasehold (994 years)
Service charge:
£9,637 per year
Council tax band:
B
Ground rent:
£435
Ground rent date of next review:
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Hazeldene School 0.4 miles
- The Hills Academy 0.4 miles
- Bedford St Johns 1.9 miles
- Bedford 2.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Leasehold
- Ground floor apartment with patio
- Modern kitchen with built in appliances
- Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
- Contemporary wet room
- On site restaurant
- Landscaped Gardens
- 24hr Emergency call monitoring
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- 24 Hours Estate manager
- Guest suite
This well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment with patio in a desirable retirement living development for the over 70's - offering quality care services delivered by McCARTHY stone experienced cqc registered Estates team.
Oakhill Place
Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability.
The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Local Area
The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room
Living Room
A bright and spacious living room benefitting from a double glazed full height window and door with access to a sheltered patio area with garden views. There's ample room for a dining table. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two decorative ceiling lights, fitted carpets and curtains.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers with a roll top work surface over. UPVC double glazed window. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double glazed window with fitted blind. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, integral fridge/freezer. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom
A large bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point. Ceiling light, fitted carpets and curtains.
Shower Room
Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower and curtains WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.
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 Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House 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 House Manager.
Service charge: £9,636.95 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025).
Ground Rent
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2034
Lease Information
999 years from 1st June 2019
Oakhill Place
Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability.
The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Local Area
The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room
Living Room
A bright and spacious living room benefitting from a double glazed full height window and door with access to a sheltered patio area with garden views. There's ample room for a dining table. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two decorative ceiling lights, fitted carpets and curtains.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers with a roll top work surface over. UPVC double glazed window. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double glazed window with fitted blind. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, integral fridge/freezer. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom
A large bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point. Ceiling light, fitted carpets and curtains.
Shower Room
Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower and curtains WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.
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 Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House 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 House Manager.
Service charge: £9,636.95 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025).
Ground Rent
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2034
Lease Information
999 years from 1st June 2019
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