Thackrah Court, Squirrel Way, Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 8FQ

A one bedroom, second floor apartment benefitting from an easterly facing balcony with a pleasant outlook and situated within a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus development with an on-site restaurant, communal lounge, CQC care team, an Estate Manager and bespoke care packages available.

Summary - Thackrah Court was built by McCarthy & Stone and designed specifically for assisted retirement living for the over 70’s. The development consists of 60 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. This includes beautifully equipped kitchens with waist height ovens to minimise bending, walk-in showers for ease of use, simple lever taps and slip resistant flooring. As well as the privacy of your own apartment, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration. Open every day, our table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements. For a special occasion or celebration, you’re also welcome to book our function room and there is a computer available to use here. Thackrah Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms.

Local Area - Thackrah Court is situated in Shadwell a small but affluent village, suburb and civil parish in north east Leeds, West Yorkshire. The village retains much of its former characteristics; the library, local shopping, dentist, newsagent and post office are situated in the village centre. There are more shopping facilities within 1 miles of Thackrah Court, along Harrogate Road in Moortown which includes banks, a Newsagent, bakers, pharmacist and a Marks & Spencers Food Hall Supermarket.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Lounge - The lounge with dining area benefits from French doors leading onto an easterly facing balcony and an additional window to the side making it bright and airy. There is an electric fire with feature surround providing an attractive focal point. There are ample raised electric sockets, TV and telephone points. Partially double glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Well equipped modern kitchen with tiled floor and a range of low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer. Electrically operated kitchen window and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom - A spacious double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Wetroom - Fully tiled wet room with suite comprising of level access shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin, mirror and mirrored storage cabinet. The wet room also benefits from a shaving point, electric heater, extractor fan and slip resistant flooring.

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 • 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 • The running costs of the onsite restaurant • 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.

The annual service charge is £10,190.73 for the financial year ending 30/09/2027

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

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

Leasehold Information - Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2029 Managed by: Your Life Management Services

Additional Information & Services - • Full 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 speak with our Property Consultant today.