A beautiful two bed retirement apartment
Summary
Elles House was purpose built for retirement living designed and built by McCarthy & Stone. The development consists of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. There is an Estate Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the entrance hall and bathroom.
The apartment features a large fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, two bedrooms and a separate shower room and cloakroom. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge, Restaurant, Laundry room, Mobility scooter park and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking permit scheme applies, check with the Estate Manager for availability.
Elles House is located one street back from Wallington High Street with an abundance of bus routes providing links to Sutton, Banstead Village, Carshalton, Croydon and beyond. The main line railway station is located at the bottom of the High Street. Local shops include two Sainsbury's, bakers, butchers, boutiques, restaurants and bars.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 70 years.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room, wetroom and cloakroom.
Living Room With Balcony
Being one of the largest apartments within Elles House this has a well-proportioned double aspect lounge/dining room. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Glazed patio door with windows to side leads on to Balcony with views over the gardens and Southerly aspect. Partially glazed double doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Modern fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom One
A double bedroom of good proportions benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Window with Southerly aspect overlooking gardens.
Bedroom Two
A decent size second double bedroom, raised electrical power sockets, ceiling light and window overlooking gardens.
Shower Room
Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk in shower. Grab rails. Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Ladder style heated towel rail. Wall mounted clothes dryer.
Separate Wc
Tiled and fitted with suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and mirror above.
Service Charge (Breakdown)
• 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, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Leasehold
Ground Rent £510.
Lease 125 Years from 2015
Car Parking
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.