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Leasehold
£225,000
1 bed flat for sale
Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading RG41 bed
1 bath
1 reception
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Thameside Primary School 0.1 miles
- The Heights Primary School 0.2 miles
- Reading 0.5 miles
- Reading West 1.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Read our area guide for Reading to find out more about the local area.
Features and description
- Leasehold
- One bedroom retirement apartment situated on the first floor
- House Manager for peace-of-mind
- Close to supermarket and shops
- 24 Hour emergency careline + Video entry system
- Homeowners Lounge where social events take place
- Landscaped Gardens + Decked Seating Area
- Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
- Laundry room + Mobility scooter store
- Part exchange scheme available, please contact us to discuss
- Removals and solicitors quotes can be provided
A bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment situated on the first floor. Crayshaw Court is a beautiful development covenantally located in central Caversham.
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.
Caverham 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 well-proportioned lounge with a floor to celling window providing a pleasant outlook. 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.
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.
Bedroom
Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors with plenty of hanging and storage space. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room
Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. 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
The service charge is £3,202.20 (for financial year end March 2025). 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: £425
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.
Caverham 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 well-proportioned lounge with a floor to celling window providing a pleasant outlook. 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.
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.
Bedroom
Double bedroom, fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors with plenty of hanging and storage space. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Shower Room
Fully tiled, fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. 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
The service charge is £3,202.20 (for financial year end March 2025). 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: £425
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