Samuel House, Westpole Avenue, Barnet, EN4 0FP

IN BRIEF This spacious two-bedroom second floor apartment in the over 60s McCarthy & Stone development in Oakwood has on-site amenities and a private parking space. Set in well-maintained grounds, it’s close to local shops, the tube station, and Trent Park.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Located on the second (top) floor and accessed via a secure camera entry system and lift (or stairs), this apartment epitomises luxurious lateral living with a large open plan main living space and two bedrooms and bathrooms to either side of the central hallway. The property has a lot of storage space, with walk-in store in the hallway and both bedrooms, and a full height hall cupboard.

The open plan living room is a lovely large living space with carpeted lounge and dining areas, and a kitchen with practical wood laminate flooring. The lounge and dining areas have ample space for sofas and a large table, and a glazed door with a Juliet balcony frames far-reaching views over the rooftops. The kitchen is well-equipped featuring glossy pale grey wall and floor cabinets with integrated appliances and plenty of worktop space. The whole space has excellent natural light thanks to three large skylights.

The main bedroom suite is spacious, comprising a large bedroom with a wall of fitted wardrobes, a walk-in store, and an en suite bathroom with space for a dressing table as well as the contemporary freestanding bath and washbasin/WC console. Skylights throughout complement the dormer window and provide excellent natural light. The second double bedroom is similarly spacious and has far-reaching views. It has a walk-in dressing room and a conveniently adjacent bathroom with a shower, washbasin, and WC. Both bedrooms are carpeted for comfort.

Designed for the over 60s (a partner can be over 55), the apartment combines stylish pale neutral décor with practical features designed to meet current and future needs, including easy-turn taps, low-maintenance finishes, and warm energy-efficient interiors with double glazing and gas central heating.

Support is provided by the on-site manager, and all apartments are fitted with a 24-hour emergency call system. This friendly community has regular clubs and events for residents. There are lifts to all floors and communal facilities include a welcoming Club Lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Guest Suite available to rent for visitors (ideally located next to this apartment).

The development is set in landscaped gardens, and the apartment comes with an allocated space in the private underground car park. There are additional shared spaces with electric charging points, and a mobility scooter charging room.

The apartment comes with a 999-year lease and no ground rent. The current service charge is £575pcm.

LOCAL LIFE There’s a local shopping parade on Oakwood High Street just five minutes’ walk from the property, and there’s a wide range of shops and amenities in the neighbourhood centre of Cockfosters less than a mile away. Town centre amenities can be found in Southgate which lies 1.5 to the south.

Oakwood tube station is just half a mile away – a ten minute walk or five minute bus journey. This is the penultimate station on the Piccadilly Line, with regular direct journeys to King’s Cross (26 minutes) and Covent Garden (36 minutes). The North Circular Road and M25 are both within a ten minute drive.

The development is next to the southern boundary of 413-acre Trent Park which has ancient woodland, meadows and grassland, and a network of walking, jogging and cycle trails, offers a wide range of outdoor activities including tennis, golf, and horse riding.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Thomas James Estate Agents, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £25+VAT (£30) per purchaser, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.