1 bed flat for sale

Hanbury Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9

Oulsnam are delighted to introduce this beautifully presented impressively proportioned one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment located within the desirable & prestigious horton mill court development for the over 70s which briefly comprises; a generous lounge/diner with door leading to a patio area, kitchen with integrated appliances & bath/wet room. The property is ideally situated within easy access to the town centre, local amenities and is being offered with no upward chain. Ep Rating C

Horton Mill Court - Set in the heart of the spa town of Droitwich, Horton Mill Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus developments and is all about making life easier. That includes providing a great value in-house restaurant, for when you don’t feel like food shopping and cooking yourself, plus a spacious homeowners’ lounge for socialising, and a guest suite where friends and family can stay for a modest fee. Whether you’d like help with chores such as housework or laundry or sometimes need a hand with anything else, the Estates manager and on-site team are there to help with support packages which are totally flexible, so you only pay for the care you actually use. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, so for many of our homeowners, they use this hour to have their apartment cleaned. Other tasks, which you can choose to be carried out by the services team as part of your domestic assistance allowance, include; changing bedding, managing heating systems, shopping for food and posting letters or parcels. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. In addition to the 1 hours domestic assistance included in your service charge, there're an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication and Companionship. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call systems. The development has a homeowners' lounge which provides a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). For added convenience there is an onsite table service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided every day for a modest fee. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over. Droitwich's historic Town centre is located nearby offering a mix of old retail traditions and chain store shopping outlets. The local train station is located approximately one mile from the development and bus routes give access to Worcester and Birmingham City centre.
Summary


A beautifully presented one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment enjoying access and views over the communal gardens part of retirement living plus range (known previously as assisted living)

* Entrance Hall with solid wooden front door with spy hole and letter box. Wall mounted emergency intercom. Ceiling light fitting. Door to airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and shelving. Further doors off lead to the lounge diner, Bedroom and Bathroom.

* The generous lounge diner has a feature fire place with electric fire inset creating a focal point. A door onto the patio area which provides access to the communal gardens. Oak style double door with glazed panels leads into the Kitchen.

* Kitchen to include fully integrated appliances comprising cooker, fridge and freezer. Electric hob with chrome extractor hood above. Stainless steel sink with mixer taps and drainer. Delightful views overlook the communal gardens.

* Generous bedroom with built in floor to ceiling mirrored sliding doors to fitted double wardrobe, emergency pull-cord and views overlooking the communal gardens

* Bathroom and purpose built wet room comprises slip resistant safety flooring, panel bath, shower with curtain and grab rails. Wash hand basin set into unit, mirror above and shaver point. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
Outside


* Door from the lounge diner opens onto a paved patio and seating area bordered by an array of flowers and shrubs and provides access to the to the beautiful communal gardens and pathway to the parking area

Service Charge (Breakdown) -
• 24-Hour on-site staffing
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• 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
General information


The property is complete with under floor heating.
Lease Length - 125 years from the 1st Jan 2014
Ground Rent; Annual fee approx. £500
Service charge - the agent understands the annual service charge to be approx. £9,804.84
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV.

Parking Permit (Subject To Availability) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

A McCarthy & Stone "getting to know you" meeting is a casual, one-to-one chat with a company representative to discuss your housing needs, preferences, and thoughts on a retirement development. You can arrange a visit or meeting by checking the McCarthy & Stone Consultation site or calling their team directly - The Estate Manager the consumer protection regulations
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are not necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Money laundering regulations
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.

Floor plans
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.

Property information questionnaire
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.

Fixtures and fittings
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.

General advice
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Referral fees
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Hallway

Lounge Diner (6m x 3.5m (19' 8" x 11' 6"))

Kitchen (2.8m x 2.2m (9' 2" x 7' 3"))

Bedroom (5.5m x 2.9m (18' 1" x 9' 6"))

Bathroom (2.9m x 2.7m (9' 6" x 8' 10"))