Linden Lodge, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6GE

**ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH PATIO**

**SOUTH WEST FACING**

Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this lovely one bedroom ground floor apartment in the charming town of Bicester, Oxfordshire. The property is offered with no onward chain and provides a bright and inviting living space, perfect for those seeking a comfortable and peaceful home.

The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture and benefits from a feature electric fire with attractive surround. A French door leads to a private patio area overlooking the rear communal gardens.

The Kitchen is accessed via the Living Room with a range of modern eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in oven, 4-ring electric hob with extractor hood over, a fridge, a freezer and washing machine. A window allows for light and ventilation.

The Bedroom is a good-sized double with a built-in mirrored wardrobe. There is plenty of space for additional furniture if required and a window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and airy.

The Shower room offers a curved shower with handrail, heated towel rail, a WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath.

Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment is a useful walk-in storage cupboard located off the hallway.

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Linden Lodge is a delightful development of 42 one and two bedroom retirement apartments located in the historic market town of Bicester, approximately 12 miles north east of Oxford. The historic shopping streets of Sheep Street and Market Square, boast a range of local and national retailers, together with Cafés and restaurants, while the nearby Pioneer Square is home to a large supermarket, a cinema and various other smaller outlets.

Situated in a convenient location behind the main shopping high street of Sheep Street, Linden Lodge is close to all amenities needed on a daily basis – all within a short walk. Less than a mile from the development you will find the famous Bicester Village, a designer outlet shopping centre. Garth Park is close by and is a magnificent open space with award winning formal gardens and a traditional bandstand.

Local transport is excellent with regular and easy access to the M40. The nearby train station provides links into London and across the UK network.

The Lodge Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners and keep the development in perfect shape. They arrange many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.

A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, you are entitled to use the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager.

Linden Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront. The apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team. Careline integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.

Linden Lodge is managed by the award winning Churchill Estates Management, working closely with Churchill Living and Churchill Sales & Lettings to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner.

Linden Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.

Service charge (Year Ending 31st May 2027): £3,683.41 per annum.

Ground rent: £818.22 per annum. To be reviewed in November 2030.

Council Tax: Band C

125 year Lease commencing November 2016

Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management. Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management.

Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, Ground Source Heating for the apartment, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Lodge Manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.