£335,000
2 bed flat for saleParkland Place, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Well presented south facing apartment with a Juliet balcony
Bedroom one with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite
Modern kitchen with built in appliances
Second double bedroom and shower room
House Manager on-site during office hours
Guest Suite for visiting family and friends
Landscaped Communal Grounds
Communal lounge where social events take place
24-hour emergency call system
Lifts to all floors
A well presented first floor retirement apartment boasting two double bedrooms and two shower rooms. Having Southerly facing juliet balcony to the living room and master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and contemporary en-suite.
Parklands Place
Parkland Place features the latest in stylish designs for modern living and has been created to a high specification. Parkland Place is situated in the historic market town of Biggleswade. Close to both town and country, it has excellent travel links. Biggleswade has a bustling High Street, regular markets, and a superb choice of supermarkets just a short trip from Parkland Place. The development is situated near to a range of picturesque woodland walks, a recreation ground where you can enjoy a game of bowls, and a leisure centre offering exercise classes and activities for all ages.
Retirement Living is the perfect blend for many buyers. You will have your own beautiful and spacious apartment, situated close to local amenities and transport links, with a roomy on-site social lounge if you feel like spending time with your neighbours. Best of all, the gardening and maintenance to the outside of your property is covered within the service charge – meaning you can devote more of your time to doing the things you most enjoy.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads into the large entrance hall where you will find a range of power sockets, down lighting and the smoke detector. Door opening to a utility and airing cupboard, housing a washer/dryer. Further doors leading to Living Room, Bedrooms and Shower Room. The apartment has under floor heating and double glazing throughout.
Living Room
Bright and spacious living room benefitting from a southerly facing Juliet balcony. There’s ample room for a dining table. Sky TV connectivity, BT points, raised sockets, ceiling lights. Part glazed door leading to a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Range of modern high gloss kitchen units, drawers, and integrated appliances comprising; Dishwasher and Fridge freezer. Built in electric oven and microwave, four ringed ceramic hob with extractor hood. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap sits beneath an auto opening window. Ceiling downlights, under pelmet lighting, ceramic floor tiles.
Bedroom One
A generously sized double bedroom with a walk in wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. Two ceiling lights. Power sockets. TV & telephone points. Door to En-suite.
En-Suite
A fully fitted suite with a double level walk in entry glazed shower cubicle with both an adjustable handset shower head and 'rain water' shower head, support rail and screen. WC, vanity unit with inset wash basin. Chrome heated towel rail, wall cabinet with an illuminated and heated mirror, downlights, part height wall tiling and floor tiling.
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom which could alternatively be used as a dining room, study or hobby room. Raised sockets, TV and BT points, fitted carpets.
Shower Room
A fully fitted suite with a walk in shower cubicle. WC, vanity unit with inset wash basin. Chrome heated towel rail, wall cabinet with an illuminated and heated mirror, downlights, part height wall tiling and floor tiling.
Car Parking
The apartment comes with a parking space.
Service Charge
•Cleaning of communal 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
Annual service charge £4,299.90 for financial year ending 30/6/2025. The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity, hot water costs or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Lease Information
Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2018
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2032
Additional Information & Services
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (993 years)
Service charge
£4,300 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years