1 bed Flat For Sale £174,000
Superb one-bedroom self-contained second-floor apartment set within sought-after retirement complex in Oakham town centre and providing beautifully finished accommodation.
Featuring oak internal doors, the accommodation on offer comprises Entrance Hall, spacious Living Room, fitted Kitchen with Bosch appliances, a well proportioned Bedroom and excellent Wet Room.
Saxon Gardens
Saxon gardens is a new retirement community in Oakham, the county town of Rutland, by the renowned developer mccarthy & stone.
Situated only 250m from Oakham High Street and Tesco, the development features 29 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom apartments, designed exclusively for the over 70s. Every apartment at the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living plus development is fitted with a camera entry system. There are also intruder alarms in all of the properties, along with smoke detectors for your safety.
The high quality development has been designed with retirees in mind, allowing you to live independently with the peace of mind of having on site staff available 24 hours per day, should you need them. There is lift access to all floors and special modifications in the apartments for those with limited mobility. Every apartment has a fully fitted kitchen, shower room with a heated towel rail, raised height electrical sockets, fitted wardrobes and energy-efficient heating.
Every homeowner at Saxon Gardens can enjoy access to the landscaped gardens, a sociable communal lounge where you can socialise with your neighbours plus an on-site bistro servicing delicious meals daily. Oakham High Street is only 0.2 miles from the development, where you will find all of the local amenities such as a bank, pharmacy and shops. There are also plenty of independent cafes and restaurants.
Development Highlights and Key Features:
Carefully designed apartments for independent living
24-hour on-site stuff
24/7 call system
Beautiful secluded gardens
Communal lounge
On-site bistro
Balconies
Camera entry system
Estates manager
Guest suite
Lifts to all floors
Pets allowed
Wheelchair access
Oakham
Oakham is a lovely market town being the administrative centre for Rutland. It is popular with commuters and is within travelling distance of a number of other centres including Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Stamford, Kettering and Corby. In addition there is a British Rail station in the town and there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, where at the latter location there is a good train service to London, King's Cross.
Within the town there is a good range of shops which cater for most needs, together with a produce market each Wednesday and Saturday. There is also a good range of other facilities including doctors, dentists, opticians, veterinary surgery etc. In the town there is a good range of Local Authority schools together with the private Oakham School which caters for children of most ages. Preparatory education on a private basis is available at Brooke Priory.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied and include cricket, golf, football, tennis, rugby football, bowls together with a number of leisure pursuits which can be enjoyed at Rutland Water which is just to the east of Oakham and these include sailing, windsurfing and fly fishing.
Property Description
Superb one-bedroom self-contained second-floor apartment set within sought-after retirement complex in Oakham town centre and providing beautifully finished accommodation.
Featuring oak internal doors, the accommodation on offer comprises Entrance Hall, spacious Living Room, fitted Kitchen with Bosch appliances, a well proportioned Bedroom and excellent Wet Room.
Tenure: Leasehold.
Council Tax Band B.
Ground Floor
Security-controlled automatic doors give access to Reception Area (with lifts to all floors), Residents' Lounge and Bistro.
Second Floor
Communal Landing & Hallway
Leading to Apartment No. 49.
Entrance Hall
Entrance door, security entrance phone and alarm call, loft access hatch.
Walk-In Cupboard (2.06m x 1.27m (6'9" x 4'2"))
Housing vent-axia electric boiler, hot water thermal store and shelving and providing space for vacuum cleaner, etc.
Living Room (6.10m x 4.57m max (20'0" x 15'0" max))
Generously-proportioned room with ample space for dining table and featuring modern electronic radiator, clean-air vent system, window to front and French door opening to Juliet balcony with glass balustrade.
Kitchen (2.46m x 2.18m (8'1" x 7'2"))
Beautifully appointed with range of contemporary units incorporating moulded worktops, inset blanco sink with mixer tap, high-gloss white-fronted soft-close base cupboard and drawer units, matching eye-level wall cupboards, integrated bosch appliances comprising fridge-freezer, (rarely used) oven, ceramic hob with stainless steel splash-back and cooker hood above.
Clean-air vent system, window to side.
Off Hall:
Bedroom (4.90m max x 3.10m (16'1" max x 10'2"))
Modern electronic radiator, clean-air vent system, alarm pull cord, large walk-in wardrobe with hanger rails and shelves, window to side.
Wet Room (2.24m x 1.98m (7'4" x 6'6"))
Contemporary suite comprising concealed-cistern low-level WC and hand basin with adjoining vanity top and cupboards beneath, walk-in shower area with twin shower heads, attractively tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, illuminated vanity mirror, clean-air vent system, alarm pull cord.
Leasehold Information
We are advised that a 999-year lease was assigned on 01/01/2019.
Ground Rent
£217.50 payable half-yearly.
Service Charge
£652.40 per month.
Services
None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.
Council Tax Band
Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Oakham
N.B.
Interested parties are advised to check with ourselves that these particulars have not been altered or amended in any way since they were issued.
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
Office Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00
Bank Holidays 10.00 - 2.00
Disclaimer
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, area, reference to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection, or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Messrs Murray has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission or potential uses, such information is given in good faith.
6. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer of a contract and neither the agents nor their employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to this property.
Money Laundering Regulations 2003
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations came into force in March 2004. These regulations affect estate agents, there will be requirement that Murray's confirm the identity of its seller and buyers.
Featuring oak internal doors, the accommodation on offer comprises Entrance Hall, spacious Living Room, fitted Kitchen with Bosch appliances, a well proportioned Bedroom and excellent Wet Room.
Saxon Gardens
Saxon gardens is a new retirement community in Oakham, the county town of Rutland, by the renowned developer mccarthy & stone.
Situated only 250m from Oakham High Street and Tesco, the development features 29 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom apartments, designed exclusively for the over 70s. Every apartment at the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living plus development is fitted with a camera entry system. There are also intruder alarms in all of the properties, along with smoke detectors for your safety.
The high quality development has been designed with retirees in mind, allowing you to live independently with the peace of mind of having on site staff available 24 hours per day, should you need them. There is lift access to all floors and special modifications in the apartments for those with limited mobility. Every apartment has a fully fitted kitchen, shower room with a heated towel rail, raised height electrical sockets, fitted wardrobes and energy-efficient heating.
Every homeowner at Saxon Gardens can enjoy access to the landscaped gardens, a sociable communal lounge where you can socialise with your neighbours plus an on-site bistro servicing delicious meals daily. Oakham High Street is only 0.2 miles from the development, where you will find all of the local amenities such as a bank, pharmacy and shops. There are also plenty of independent cafes and restaurants.
Development Highlights and Key Features:
Carefully designed apartments for independent living
24-hour on-site stuff
24/7 call system
Beautiful secluded gardens
Communal lounge
On-site bistro
Balconies
Camera entry system
Estates manager
Guest suite
Lifts to all floors
Pets allowed
Wheelchair access
Oakham
Oakham is a lovely market town being the administrative centre for Rutland. It is popular with commuters and is within travelling distance of a number of other centres including Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Stamford, Kettering and Corby. In addition there is a British Rail station in the town and there are services to Leicester, Birmingham and Peterborough, where at the latter location there is a good train service to London, King's Cross.
Within the town there is a good range of shops which cater for most needs, together with a produce market each Wednesday and Saturday. There is also a good range of other facilities including doctors, dentists, opticians, veterinary surgery etc. In the town there is a good range of Local Authority schools together with the private Oakham School which caters for children of most ages. Preparatory education on a private basis is available at Brooke Priory.
Sporting facilities in the area are many and varied and include cricket, golf, football, tennis, rugby football, bowls together with a number of leisure pursuits which can be enjoyed at Rutland Water which is just to the east of Oakham and these include sailing, windsurfing and fly fishing.
Property Description
Superb one-bedroom self-contained second-floor apartment set within sought-after retirement complex in Oakham town centre and providing beautifully finished accommodation.
Featuring oak internal doors, the accommodation on offer comprises Entrance Hall, spacious Living Room, fitted Kitchen with Bosch appliances, a well proportioned Bedroom and excellent Wet Room.
Tenure: Leasehold.
Council Tax Band B.
Ground Floor
Security-controlled automatic doors give access to Reception Area (with lifts to all floors), Residents' Lounge and Bistro.
Second Floor
Communal Landing & Hallway
Leading to Apartment No. 49.
Entrance Hall
Entrance door, security entrance phone and alarm call, loft access hatch.
Walk-In Cupboard (2.06m x 1.27m (6'9" x 4'2"))
Housing vent-axia electric boiler, hot water thermal store and shelving and providing space for vacuum cleaner, etc.
Living Room (6.10m x 4.57m max (20'0" x 15'0" max))
Generously-proportioned room with ample space for dining table and featuring modern electronic radiator, clean-air vent system, window to front and French door opening to Juliet balcony with glass balustrade.
Kitchen (2.46m x 2.18m (8'1" x 7'2"))
Beautifully appointed with range of contemporary units incorporating moulded worktops, inset blanco sink with mixer tap, high-gloss white-fronted soft-close base cupboard and drawer units, matching eye-level wall cupboards, integrated bosch appliances comprising fridge-freezer, (rarely used) oven, ceramic hob with stainless steel splash-back and cooker hood above.
Clean-air vent system, window to side.
Off Hall:
Bedroom (4.90m max x 3.10m (16'1" max x 10'2"))
Modern electronic radiator, clean-air vent system, alarm pull cord, large walk-in wardrobe with hanger rails and shelves, window to side.
Wet Room (2.24m x 1.98m (7'4" x 6'6"))
Contemporary suite comprising concealed-cistern low-level WC and hand basin with adjoining vanity top and cupboards beneath, walk-in shower area with twin shower heads, attractively tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, illuminated vanity mirror, clean-air vent system, alarm pull cord.
Leasehold Information
We are advised that a 999-year lease was assigned on 01/01/2019.
Ground Rent
£217.50 payable half-yearly.
Service Charge
£652.40 per month.
Services
None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.
Council Tax Band
Enquiries to Rutland County Council, Oakham
N.B.
Interested parties are advised to check with ourselves that these particulars have not been altered or amended in any way since they were issued.
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Selling Agents please. If you are travelling a long distance please telephone prior to departure to ensure the property is still available and to discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in this property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
Office Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 4.00
Bank Holidays 10.00 - 2.00
Disclaimer
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, area, reference to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection, or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Messrs Murray has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars or enter into any contract relating to this property on behalf of the vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Where any reference is made to planning permission or potential uses, such information is given in good faith.
6. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer of a contract and neither the agents nor their employees has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty in relation to this property.
Money Laundering Regulations 2003
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations came into force in March 2004. These regulations affect estate agents, there will be requirement that Murray's confirm the identity of its seller and buyers.
