£100,000
1 bed flat for sale
Booth Court, Handford Road, Ipswich IP1Retirement
Leasehold
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
Key information
Tenure
Leasehold (114 years)
Service charge
£9,846 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years
About this property
Retirement
Ground floor with patio area
Estates Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing
Waitress service restaurant
Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
Full wheelchair access
Personal care packages available from the onsite cqc registered care agency
Homeowners' lounge with television
Function room with computer + Guest suite
2 Lifts
Part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information
Enjoy lunch on us when you take A tour of booth court - book now!
A one bedroom ground floor apartment with patio area situated within a mccarthy stone retirement living plus development.
~ part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available ~
Booth Court
The development overlooks the Alderman Canal and Alderman Road Recreation Ground and Nature Reserve, providing a variety of walks on the doorstep. Booth Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range (Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An 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 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.
Apartment Overview
McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this one bedroom ground floor apartment with the benefit of a patio area. The apartment is neutrally decorated throughout.
Entrance Hall
Door to airing cupboard housing the hot water system, water softener, and fitted with shelving. Wall mounted emergency intercom. Underfloor heating throughout the apartment. Doors leading to lounge, bedroom and bathroom.
Lounge
A spacious lounge with a French door leading onto a patio area leading onto Handford Road. The lounge allows ample room for dining. Telephone and sky+connectivity points, raised height electric sockets and two ceiling lights points. Part-glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units. UPVC electric opening double glazed window sits above a single sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Fridge / freezer and washer / dryer. Under counter and ceiling lighting.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with window providing views towards the front elevation. Benefiting from a built in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. Telephone point, raised height electric sockets and central ceiling light. Emergency pull-cord.
Wetroom / Bathroom
A fully tiled purpose built wet room with low level panel bath; Shower unit with grab rails and curtain; Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, fitted mirror above; WC; Heated towel rail. Non-slip flooring. Extractor fan. Emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge (Breakdown)
• On-site Estate Manager and team
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• On-site restaurant
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Cleaning of communal windows
• 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. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £9,846.47 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2025)
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
Lease Information
Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2013
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2028
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.
Additional Services
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
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