2 bed Flat For Sale £150,000
Perfectly suited to the elderly who wish to retain independence, yet benefit from being part of a lively and active community whilst having the support of a team of staff with varying care packages available dependent upon needs. 34 Woodlands is a ground floor retirement apartment with comfortable accommodation comprising: Hallway, Open Plan Living Room with Kitchen, two Bedrooms and a Shower Room. The apartment also benefits from Under Floor Heating (included in the service charge) and uPVC Double Glazing.
Woodlands also boasts: a Residents' Lounge, a Restaurant and a Hair Salon.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street, which becomes Victoria Road and then Bridge Lane. Woodlands is on the right where there is a shared car park.
Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is underfloor and telephone is connected subject to BT regulations.
As of 1st April 2023 the monthly charges are as follows:
The Monthly Service Charge is:
£535.88 per calendar month
This covers communal cleaning and maintenance, external window cleaning, water and sewerage, buildings insurance and estate management. It includes the costs of heating for the apartment and heating, lighting and water for the communal areas. The Service Charge is payable in advance for the month ahead.
The monthly Wellbeing Charge is:
£278.09 per calendar month
This includes 24 hour staffing on site, help in an emergency and the co-ordination of an activities and events programme.
Wellbeing is payable in advance for the month ahead.
Further Care Packages are available, which are tailored to suit individual needs and are charged accordingly. For further information, please contact, Christine Fabi [use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is leasehold, being a 125 year lease from 1st September 2008. The current ground rent is to be confirmed.
Council tax band is band A.
On the re-sale of the property the owner will be required to contribute to a contingency fund. The fund covers spending for the repair or renewal of communal areas, roofs, lifts etc. The contribution is 1% of the "open market value" at the point of sale/transfer of ownership, for each year or part year of ownership.
MHA administration fees will be payable by the buyer as follows:
Approval of Deed of Covenant: £85 plus VAT
Notice of Assignment fee: £85 plus VAT
Land Registry Certificate fee: £85 no VAT
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
The main entrance is through a security door to the
Communal Hall - With stair and lift access to all floors.
Entrance - Through an oak panel door with a peephole to the;
Hall - Having a recessed cupboard and doors off to the bedrooms, shower room and the;
Living Room & Kitchen - 5.13m x 3.71m (16'10 x 12'2) - The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wood fronted units and a granite effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built in electric oven and ceramic hob, an integral fridge freezer and a washer dryer.
There are two uPVC double glazed windows to the sides, a TV/satellite point, a telephone point and a security entry phone.
Bedroom One - 4.65m x 3.48m (15'3 x 11'5) - Having a built in wardrobe with hanging and shelving and a uPVC double glazed window. There is a telephone point, TV point and security entry phone and door to the;
Shower Room/Wet Room - 1.68m x 3.56m (5'6 x 11'8) - Having a moulded waterproof floor and drain point with mains fed shower over and tiling around. There is a toilet, a wash basin, a shaver socket/light, an extractor fan and a door back into the hall.
Bedroom Two - 0.36m x 2.03m (1'2 x 6'8) - A built in wardrobe gives hanging and shelving space and there is a uPVC double glazed window.
Communal Facilities - There is a shared residents' lounge in which there are many activities, as well as indoor and outdoor seating and tea and coffee facilities.
There is off road parking to the front of the building.
Woodlands also boasts: a Residents' Lounge, a Restaurant and a Hair Salon.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head South on King Street, which becomes Victoria Road and then Bridge Lane. Woodlands is on the right where there is a shared car park.
Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is underfloor and telephone is connected subject to BT regulations.
As of 1st April 2023 the monthly charges are as follows:
The Monthly Service Charge is:
£535.88 per calendar month
This covers communal cleaning and maintenance, external window cleaning, water and sewerage, buildings insurance and estate management. It includes the costs of heating for the apartment and heating, lighting and water for the communal areas. The Service Charge is payable in advance for the month ahead.
The monthly Wellbeing Charge is:
£278.09 per calendar month
This includes 24 hour staffing on site, help in an emergency and the co-ordination of an activities and events programme.
Wellbeing is payable in advance for the month ahead.
Further Care Packages are available, which are tailored to suit individual needs and are charged accordingly. For further information, please contact, Christine Fabi [use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is leasehold, being a 125 year lease from 1st September 2008. The current ground rent is to be confirmed.
Council tax band is band A.
On the re-sale of the property the owner will be required to contribute to a contingency fund. The fund covers spending for the repair or renewal of communal areas, roofs, lifts etc. The contribution is 1% of the "open market value" at the point of sale/transfer of ownership, for each year or part year of ownership.
MHA administration fees will be payable by the buyer as follows:
Approval of Deed of Covenant: £85 plus VAT
Notice of Assignment fee: £85 plus VAT
Land Registry Certificate fee: £85 no VAT
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
The main entrance is through a security door to the
Communal Hall - With stair and lift access to all floors.
Entrance - Through an oak panel door with a peephole to the;
Hall - Having a recessed cupboard and doors off to the bedrooms, shower room and the;
Living Room & Kitchen - 5.13m x 3.71m (16'10 x 12'2) - The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wood fronted units and a granite effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splashback. There is a built in electric oven and ceramic hob, an integral fridge freezer and a washer dryer.
There are two uPVC double glazed windows to the sides, a TV/satellite point, a telephone point and a security entry phone.
Bedroom One - 4.65m x 3.48m (15'3 x 11'5) - Having a built in wardrobe with hanging and shelving and a uPVC double glazed window. There is a telephone point, TV point and security entry phone and door to the;
Shower Room/Wet Room - 1.68m x 3.56m (5'6 x 11'8) - Having a moulded waterproof floor and drain point with mains fed shower over and tiling around. There is a toilet, a wash basin, a shaver socket/light, an extractor fan and a door back into the hall.
Bedroom Two - 0.36m x 2.03m (1'2 x 6'8) - A built in wardrobe gives hanging and shelving space and there is a uPVC double glazed window.
Communal Facilities - There is a shared residents' lounge in which there are many activities, as well as indoor and outdoor seating and tea and coffee facilities.
There is off road parking to the front of the building.
