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For saleReduced 21 Oct 2024
£69,000

Booth Court, Handford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2GD

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 24 May 2024 · price reduced 21 Oct 2024 · Ipswich

How the price compares

This home£69,000
Median 1 bed in IP1£95k30 homes listed · £190 per sq ft
Difference-27%below the area median

Key features

  • PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE – PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION
  • Superbly presented apartment
  • Domestic assistance (1 hour a week included in service charge)
  • Estate Manager - 24hr on call
  • Table service restaurant
  • Personal care packages
  • Function room with computer
  • Home Owner lounge with television

About this home

ENJOY LUNCH ON US WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR OF BOOTH COURT - BOOK NOW! A beautifully presented one bedroom first floor apartment situated within a McCarthy Stone retirement living plus development offering quality care services delivered by McCARTHY STONE experienced CQC registered Estates team with 24/7 on-site staffing, domestic assistance and subsidised restaurant. ~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE

Summary - The development overlooks the Alderman Canal and Alderman Road Recreation Ground and Nature Reserve, providing a variety of walks on the doorstep. Booth Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole and letter box opens into the Entrance Hallway. There is a door to a walk-in airing cupboard, housing the hot water system and fitted with shelving. Wall mounted emergency intercom. All other doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge - A well presented lounge benefiting from full length window which provides views towards the front elevation and allows lots of natural light in. The lounge provides ample space for dining and has a decorative feature electric fire and feature wallpaper on the same wall. TV and telephone points, two ceiling light points and raised height power points. Part glazed door leading to separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted well equipped kitchen with a range of base and eye level units and drawers. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and drainer sites below the front facing window with blind. Built in electric oven with space above for a microwave. Four ring hob with extractor hood above. Integrated fridge and freezer. Central ceiling and under pelmet lighting. Ceramic floor tiles.

Bedroom - Spacious bedroom a window providing views towards the front elevation, this room is perfectly designed to incorporate a dressing table or desk in front of the window. Fitted, mirror fronted wardrobes providing hanging rails and storage. TV and telephone point, ceiling light and raised height power points. Emergency pull-cord.

Bathroom - Wet room with fully tiled walls and slip resistant safety flooring. Wet room style shower with a shower curtain and support rail. Low level panel bath also with support rail. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and fitted mirror above. WC. Heated towel rail, central ceiling lighting. Extractor fan. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly • CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind • The running costs of the onsite restaurant • 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment • 24hr emergency call system • Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems • Maintaining lifts • Heating and lighting in communal areas • Cleaning of communal areas daily • Cleaning of windows • Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds • Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service charge: £10,772.41 for financial year ending 31/03/2027.

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to!

Car Parking Permit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum and permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2013 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2028 It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Additional Information & Services - ** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to. ** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. ** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home. ** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

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

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
111 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£10,772.41 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Ipswich Station0.5 mi
  • Derby Road Station1.8 mi
  • Westerfield Station1.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in IP1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £260k · terraced £190k · detached £419k · flat £115k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
35 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
27 Aug 2026£70,000
36 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
9 Apr 2026£45,000
45 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
6 Feb 2026£85,000
59 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
30 Oct 2025£190,000
18 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
30 May 2025£93,500
17 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
2 May 2025£80,000
40 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
4 Feb 2025£69,000
3 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Other
Leasehold
17 Oct 2024£130,000
2 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
25 Sept 2024£127,500
34 Booth Court, Handford Road
Ipswich IP1 2GD
Flat
Leasehold
12 Jul 2024£82,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in IP1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£345£6,900 deposit · £62,100 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 May 2024; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2024.

Agent disclaimer

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