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Cross Penny Court, Bury St. Edmunds

Guide price £240,000 (SOLD)

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Description
Cross Penny Court is an exclusive development of 56 one and two bedroom apartments built for over 70’s with the benefit of care assistance through the onsite provider. This well presented one bedroom, third floor apartment has a sitting room, contemporary kitchen and a wet room with bath. In addition to the apartment the residents can enjoy the lovely communal garden, the homeowners lounge, restaurant and activities room. There is an on-site laundry room. Also a possible parking space subject to availability at an additional cost and the reassurance of the intercom and alarm system with call points in the apartment and via a pendant, if used will enable voice contact with the Estate Management Team who can provide assistance. Assisted living is for those able to enjoy independent living but want life to be a bit easier and the reassurance of 24 hours a day assistance from on call staff in case of emergency. Additional personal care packages are also available. The accommodation consists of front door leading into the apartment with intercom and access panel. A front door leading into the hall with a storage cupboard where the boiler is located. The bright sitting room has a window to the front. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units, sink, electric oven, electric hob with extractor over and integrated fridge/freezer. There is a spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. A large bath/shower wet room completes the immaculately presented accommodation with a wash hand basin in a vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. A real feature is natural light into the bathroom via a window and light well in the ceiling, most flats within the complex do not have this natural light.

Outside
There are delightful maintained communal gardens and gated parking with visitor spaces to the front, Thingoe House entrance on Northgate Street.

Location
The town, the centre of which is within easy walking distance, offers an excellent range of amenities with extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. The town also benefits from a twice weekly market, a superb range of cafes, restaurants and pubs (being the home of the Green King brewery) the Theatre Royal and the wonderful Abbey Gardens, ruins and the Cathedral.

The University City of Cambridge is approximately 28 miles away and offers unrivalled further education opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities. There is also good access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross.

Directions
From the town centre and Angel Hill, proceed straight across the traffic lights and take the next left into Cotton Lane, where the entrance to Cross Penny Court, will be found on the left hand side.

Services
Services Mains water, drainage & electricity. Underfloor heating. Council Tax Band B.

Leasehold information
Tenure Leasehold - The property is leasehold with a term of 125 years, which commenced in 2014. The current ground rent, which is payable in two 6 monthly instalments, is £ per annum.

The service charge covers items such as the upkeep of the fabric of the building, buildings insurance (not contents cover), public liability insurance, 24 hour emergency monitoring, an hours weekly apartment domestic help allocation (more by arrangement), upkeep of the gardens, onsite catering and the sewage and water costs, is currently set at around £ per calendar month.

As a condition prior to purchase, a new homeowner will be required to meet the developments estate manager to ensure they comply with the independent living and age criteria.

Agent's note
The measurements are approximate and maximum due to the irregular shapes of some of the rooms and should not be relied upon.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
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Disclaimer
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Features
  • One bedroom apartment
  • Suitable for 70 years or over
  • Assisted living/retirement living plus
  • Bright sitting room
  • Contemporary kitchen
  • Wet room with bath
  • Bedroom with built in wardrobe
  • Hall
  • Communal facilities - lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, hobby room, secure area for mobility scooters
  • Communal garden

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