Benedict Court, Western Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AR

A beautifully bright and spacious One Bed top floor retirement apartment with a SOUTH FACING BALCONY. This apartment has one of the largest balconies in the development.

Summary - Benedict Court was built by McCarthy Stone a purpose built Retirement Living Development. Communal facilities include a fully equipped laundry room a lift to all floors and a mobility scooter store with charging points.

There is a Homeowners lounge with doors leading to a patio surrounded by landscaped gardens. The door entry system ensures complete peace of mind and the 24 hour emergency call system is provided by a personal pendant with a call point in the bathroom. There is a house manager on site and the development will link through to the 24 hour emergency call system for when they are off duty. There is also a guest suite for when friends and family come to stay.

The development is close to the town centre with its mix of historic buildings and excellent range of high street shops and department stores. As well as numerous restaurants and cafes, there is a supermarket next door to the development. For those wishing to travel further afield, the town's railway station operates a mainline station to Reading and London.

It is a condition of purchase that all Residents must be over the age of 60 years.

Property Overview - Top floor one bedroom apartment with a beautiful south facing balcony benefitting from views over the gardens and playingfields beyond providing interesting changing scenery daily. The living and dining area has a lovely feature electric fireplace. Off the living area is a modern fitted kitchen with intergrated applicances. The spacious double bedroom benefits from a built in mirrored wardrobe and there is further storage in way of a large utility cupboard in the hallway. The Bathroom finishes the apartment and has an accessible walk in shower.

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 for financial year ending 28th February2027 is £2,452.95. The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your property consultant or house manager.

Lease Information - Lease 125 Years from 1st Jan 2009 Ground rent: £763.21 per annum Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2039

Car Parking - Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. Please check with the house manager on site for availability.

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including: • FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to. • Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home. • Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

• Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

Social Lifestyle - The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Benedict Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

You will be made to feel welcome by our homeowners as soon as you step through the door. There are many social events arranged such as film evenings, games evenings, lunch, gardening and walking clubs - there really is something for everyone.

Landscaped Gardens - One of the main social hubs of Benedict Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

The communal lounge opens onto beautiful, landscaped gardens with seated patio areas, offering a scenic place to relax and chat with friends, particularly in the summer months. All communal areas are maintained by Your McCarthy Stone, so you can relax and enjoy them with new found friends.

“Totally impressed by the development and its gardens - everywhere immaculate and seemingly well maintained.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner