1 bed flat for sale

London Road, St. Albans AL1

A spacious one bedroom apartment situated on the second floor with lift access. This apartment boasts a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a double bedroom and modern fully fitted wetroom for convenience. Eleanor House, a McCarthy Stone retirement living plus development features an on-site bistro, homeowner's lounge where social events take place and landscaped communal gardens.

*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*

Eleanor House

Eleanor House is one of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care, if needed. Retirement Living plus developments, such as Eleanor House, offer thoughtfully-designed, low-maintenance, private apartments in prime locations with communal areas for socialising, including a chef-run restaurant.

Our dedicated on-site team, led by our Estates Manager, provide tailored care packages, so you only ever have to pay for the help you actually use. The 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 requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Local Area

St Albans is an attractive cathedral city and is widely considered to be a highly desirable place to live. St Albans is well known for its large range of shops, boutiques, market, roman ruins, beautiful landscapes and parks.

Our development is close to the town centre. With something for everyone: There’s a mix of town life, country life, culture, history, walks, arts, shops and parks, it’s an ideal choice for retirement.

Shopping in St Albans is also great, with plenty of shops to choose from. These include wine merchants, women’s fashion shops and charity stores. Social activities are also a strong focal point of St Albans with a Theatre, museum, and a full programme of events at the cathedral

The Restaurant/Bistro

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Eleanor House serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Eleanor House is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Eleanor House and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

To make life even more convenient for homeowners there are two local Hairdressers and a Foot Health Practitioner that visit Eleanor House on a regular basis and always happy to welcome new clients.

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Eleanor House can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

Lifestyle Services

Lifestyle Services at our Eleanor House development are designed to make everyday life easier, giving you more time to enjoy your retirement. From help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry and shopping, to support with collecting prescriptions and other day-to-day errands, services can be tailored to your needs. Delivered by friendly on-site teams, Lifestyle Services provide added convenience, reassurance and flexibility, helping you maintain your independence while enjoying the lifestyle you want.

Leasehold

Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2017
Ground rent : £435
Ground rent review: 2032

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


• Fibre to the cabinet Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Service Charge (Rlp)

What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge £10,828.08 for financial year ending 30th June 2027.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.