1 bed Flat For Sale £168,000
A spacious and comfortable one bed apartment, sat within the sought after McCarthy Stone development of Lancaster Court, overlooking Cockermouth Castle towards the Lake District fells. Being sold as part of an affordable housing scheme, on a shared ownership basis to qualifying purchasers.
The accommodation is light, airy feeling and well laid out, with high quality fixtures and fittings and briefly comprises lounge/dining room, kitchen with integral appliances, double bedroom and bathroom with walk in shower.
The development enjoys a contemporary and comfortable communal lounge and a luxurious guest suite for when people come to stay. What’s more the rooftop terrace offers a scenic views of an ancient castle and the stunning backdrop of the Cumbrian fells, a perfect place to relax and chat with friends.
This attractive retirement development is ideally located close to all the amenities that Cockermouth has to offer, including the beautiful river Derwent. There is a bus stop within easy reach, which quickly takes you into the heart of Cockermouth where you’ll find a wealth of cafes, bars and eateries as well as a variety of smaller independent shops.
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric central heating and double glazing installed throughout. Telephone line installed subject to BT regulations. Please note - the mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
From our Cockermouth office head along Main Street and up Castlegate, take the next left hand turn into Isel Road and the development can be found on the right hand side, just past the community hospital.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance
Accessed from the communal hallway by an external wooden door. With doors leading to all rooms.
Lounge
7.29m x 3.50m (max) (23' 11" x 11' 6") A side aspect room with French doors leading out to a Juliette balcony enjoying views towards the Lake District fells. With space for three piece suite and dining table, TV, telephone, broadband and satellite points.
Kitchen
2.37m x 2.78m (max) (7' 9" x 9' 1") Fitted with a range of wall and base units in a white high gloss finish, with complementary grey work surfacing and upstands, incorporating composite sink and drainer unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances including four burner countertop mounted ceramic hob with acrylic splashback and stainless steel extractor over, fridge, freezer and eye level electric combination oven/grill. Spotlighting and under cabinet lighting, tiled flooring and side aspect window.
Bedroom
6.99m x 2.91m (22' 11" x 9' 7") (approx max measurements) A side aspect double bedroom with TV point and walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and storage shelving.
Shower Room
2.04m x 2.17m (6' 8" x 7' 1") Fitted with a three piece suite comprising walk in, double shower cubicle with mains shower, WC and wash hand basin in a high gloss vanity unit, part tiled walls and tiled flooring, wall mounted mirror and vertical heated chrome towel rail.
Utility/Boiler Room
With plumbing for washer/dryer, laminate flooring and housing the hot water cylinder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shared Ownership Scheme
Please note the apartment is being sold as part of a shared ownership scheme to qualifying purchasers, with a 70% share of the property value being offered for sale.
The remaining 30% share is held by Heylo Housing with a monthly rent figure payable to Heylo of £302.44 (figures correct as of December 2023).
Leasehold Details
Lease Length: 999 years from 2020.
Ground rent: £425 per annum.
Ground rent review: Jan 2035.
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years old.
Service charge: £2,633.76 per annum (for financial year end 28th Feb 2024).
Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Pollard & Scott/Independent Mortgage Advisors – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.
