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Retirement
Leasehold
£310,000
2 bed flat for sale
Oakhill Place, High View, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK412 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC rating: B
Key Information
Tenure:
Leasehold (995 years)
Service charge:
£12,703 per year
Council tax band:
C
Ground rent:
£510
Ground rent date of next review:
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Hazeldene School 0.4 miles
- The Hills Academy 0.4 miles
- Bedford St Johns 1.9 miles
- Bedford 2.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Leasehold
- Spacious living room with Juliet balcony
- Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
- Modern kitchen with built in appliances
- Double second bedroom with built in wardrobes
- Contemporary wet room and separate guest cloakroom
- 24 Hour Estate Manager & team
- Bistro Restaurant
- Home Owners Lounge
- Landscaped Gardens
- Guest Suite
A beautifully presented two bedroom retirement apartment with a spacious living room with a Juliet balcony Master bedroom with a walk in wardrobe, modern kitchen with built in appliances, second double bedroom, contemporary shower room and guest cloakroom. The development offers excellent communal facilities including a Bistro restaurant and communal gardens where social events take place.
Oakhill Place
Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability.
The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Local Area
The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the kitchen, bedrooms, living room, wet room and guest cloakroom.
Living Room
Bright and airy living room with a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, curtains.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers, and cupboards. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Sits beneath the double glazed, auto opening window with fitted blind. Eye level oven with built in microwave over, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.
Master Bedroom
Good size bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point. Ceiling light, fitted carpets and curtains.
Bedroom Two
Double room with a double glazed window that would also be perfect for use as a hobby room, study or dining room. Built in wardrobe with full height mirror. Fitted carpets, ceiling light and curtains.
Wet Room
Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower. WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.
Guest Cloakroom
Modern, tiled suite comprising; WC, Vanity Unit with inset wash basin and mirror over. Ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, floor tiling.
Service Charge
•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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £12702.88 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025).
Ground Rent
Annual fee - £510
Ground rent review: 2034
Lease Length
999 years from June 2019
Additional Information & Services
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Oakhill Place
Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability.
The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Local Area
The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the kitchen, bedrooms, living room, wet room and guest cloakroom.
Living Room
Bright and airy living room with a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, curtains.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers, and cupboards. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Sits beneath the double glazed, auto opening window with fitted blind. Eye level oven with built in microwave over, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.
Master Bedroom
Good size bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point. Ceiling light, fitted carpets and curtains.
Bedroom Two
Double room with a double glazed window that would also be perfect for use as a hobby room, study or dining room. Built in wardrobe with full height mirror. Fitted carpets, ceiling light and curtains.
Wet Room
Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower. WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.
Guest Cloakroom
Modern, tiled suite comprising; WC, Vanity Unit with inset wash basin and mirror over. Ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, floor tiling.
Service Charge
•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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £12702.88 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2025).
Ground Rent
Annual fee - £510
Ground rent review: 2034
Lease Length
999 years from June 2019
Additional Information & Services
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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