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£55,000

Goodes Court, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5FF

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 18 Jun 2026 · Royston

How the price compares

This home£55,000
Median 1 bed in SG8£130k36 homes listed · £315 per sq ft
Difference-58%below the area median

Key features

  • Lounge with Juliet balcony
  • Modern fitted kitchen
  • Purpose build, sizeable wet room
  • Double bedroom with built in wardrobe
  • First floor and close to the lift
  • Estate Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing
  • Homeowners' lounge + Function room
  • Table service restaurant
  • Guest suite & Laundry room
  • PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE – PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION

About this home

ENJOY LUNCH ON US WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR OF GOODES COURT - BOOK NOW! FULL REFURBISHMENT of ALL communal spaces A one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor. Goodes Court is a retirement living PLUS development offering quality care services delivered by McCARTHY STONE experienced CQC registered Estates team

Summary - The bustling market town of Royston is situated on the borders of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire and is home to Goodes Court. Part of McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living PLUS range (formally assisted living), Goodes Court is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. The development is situated on Baldock Road, close to Royston Heath and next to Royston golf course. Just 150 yards away, the traditional town centre offers a variety of of high street shops and amenities. Goodes Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have, outstide her hours there is a duty manager on call 24/7 onsite. 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 team (subject to availability and by prior arrangement). For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour TV secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Other communal areas consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging point and landscaped gardens.

Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the spacious entrance hall where the 24-hour emergency response module is located. From the hallway there is a door to a sizeable walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches & smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the lounge, wet room and bedroom.

Lounge - Spacious lounge with a Juliet balcony and space for a dining table. Feature electric fire with surround acts as an attractive focal point. Telephone and TV point with Sky+ connectivity, two decorative ceiling lights, wall panelled heater and raised power sockets. A partially glazed door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Fitted with a wide range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer sits below the electric opening window. The electric oven is built in at waist height for easy accessibility. There is a ceramic four ringed hob which sits beneath the extractor hood. Further benefits from an integrated fridge and freezer, tiled floors and central light point.

Bedroom - A double bedroom benefiting from a built in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Window providing views towards the front elevation. Emergency pull-cord, TV and telephone point, decorative ceiling light, wall panelled heater raised power sockets.

Bathroom - A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring. Equipped with a walk in shower with support rail. Low level bath, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror and shaver point, WC and mirrored cupboard above, wall mounted heated towel rail, shower and emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 24-Hour on-site staffing • 1 hours domestic assistance per week • Subsidised on-site restaurant • Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment 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 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.

Annual Service charge is £10,334.88 for the financial year ending 31/03/2027.

**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to.

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

Lease Information - Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2026 Lease: 125 years from the 1st June 2011

Additional Services - • Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

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

Care & Support - The personal care services available at Goodes Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
109 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£10,334.85 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Royston Station0.3 mi
  • Meldreth Station3.4 mi
  • Ashwell & Morden Station3.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SG8 over the last 12 months: detached £645k · semi-detached £415k · terraced £343k · flat £207k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
83 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Flat
Leasehold
26 Jun 2026£182,000
58 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Flat
Leasehold
12 Jun 2026£190,000
63 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Terraced
Leasehold
15 Apr 2026£270,000
46 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FF
Flat
Leasehold
16 Mar 2026£70,000
34 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FF
Flat
Leasehold
18 Feb 2026£68,000
5 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FF
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jan 2026£68,500
62 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Flat
Leasehold
3 Oct 2025£245,000
4 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FF
Flat
Leasehold
29 Sept 2025£205,000
56 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Flat
Leasehold
11 Sept 2025£240,000
80 Goodes Court
Royston SG8 5FP
Flat
Leasehold
28 Jul 2025£245,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SG8

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£275£5,500 deposit · £49,500 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 18 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 18/06/2026.

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