2 bed property for sale

Wetherby Road, Harrogate HG2

A beautifully presented, bright, and spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment, positioned on the first floor, offering delightful views over the communal gardens and patio. Designed for comfort and convenience, this exceptional home is part of a vibrant retirement community with an on-site cqc-registered care team, bespoke care packages, an Estate Manager, and an on-site bistro.

Matcham Grange – The Perfect Place for Retirement Living

Opened in May 2022 and built by McCarthy Stone, Matcham Grange has been thoughtfully designed to provide premium assisted retirement living for the over-70s. Ideally situated close to Harrogate Stray, the development benefits from excellent transport links, ensuring easy access to nearby amenities and surrounding areas.

Beyond the privacy of your own apartment, a welcoming and social lifestyle awaits. The homeowners’ lounge is a fantastic place to meet friends, relax, or participate in a variety of engaging activities arranged by residents and the Estate Management team. The space is also available for hosting special celebrations with family and friends.

The on-site restaurant offers freshly prepared, nutritious meals daily, available at a subsidised price, with special dietary requirements catered for. Residents also benefit from beautifully landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visiting family and friends (available for £25 per night).

For ultimate peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on-site and a 24-hour emergency call system, accessible via a personal pendant alarm and call points in the bedroom, bathroom, and hall.

Apartment FeaturesEntrance Hall

A welcoming entrance hall with a front door spy hole, emergency response pull cord, and intercom security entry system. The hallway provides access to two storage cupboards, illuminated bathroom switch, radiator, and smoke detector. Doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms, shower room, and separate WC

Living Room

A spacious and inviting living room featuring French doors with a Juliet balcony, allowing plenty of natural light. There is ample space for dining, two ceiling lights, TV and telephone points, raised electric power sockets, and a radiator. A partially glazed door leads into the kitchen.

Kitchen

A fully fitted kitchen with a modern country-style design, offering a range of wall and base units with matching roll-top work surfaces. Features include:

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  Sink and drainer unit with a mono-lever tap
  
  
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  Integrated fridge/freezer
  
  
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  Waist-height neff electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood
  
  
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  Built-in neff microwave
  
  
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  Under-counter lighting, power points, vinyl flooring, and central ceiling light
  
  

Bedroom 1

A generously sized double bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe, UPVC double glazed window, radiator, TV and telephone points, ceiling light, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets, and 24-hour emergency response pull cord

Bedroom 2

A well-proportioned second bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets, and 24-hour emergency response pull cord

Shower Room

A partially tiled shower room with:

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  Level walk-in shower with adjustable shower head and handrail
  
  
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  WC and vanity unit with sink and cupboard storage
  
  
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  Mirror above the sink
  
  
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  Heated chrome towel rail
  
  
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  24-hour emergency response pull cord
  
  
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  Tiled flooring
  
  

Separate WC

A convenient additional WC, partially tiled, featuring a vanity unit with sink, 24-hour emergency response pull cord, and tiled flooring.

Service Charge Breakdown (£14,696.15 per annum, financial year ending 28/02/2025)

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  Estate Manager and 24-hour cqc-registered care team
  
  
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  One hour of domestic support per week
  
  
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  Buildings insurance and maintenance
  
  
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  Water rates for communal areas and apartments
  
  
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  Apartment and communal window cleaning
  
  
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  Electricity, heating, lighting, and power to communal areas
  
  
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  On-site restaurant operation
  
  
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  Landscaping and grounds maintenance
  
  
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  24-hour emergency call system
  
  
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  Repairs and upkeep of communal areas
  
  
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  Contingency fund for interior and exterior redecoration
  
  

Additional personal care and support services are available at extra cost, from as little as 15 minutes per session, tailored to individual needs.

The service charge does not cover personal external costs such as Council Tax, electricity, or TV. Please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager for more details.

Parking & Leasehold Information

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  Car parking space included in the sale
  
  
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  Lease: 999 years from 2022
  
  
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  Ground rent: £510 per annum (next review in January 2037)
  
  
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  Managed by: Your Life Management Services
  
  

Additional Features & Services

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  Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
  
  
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  Mains water and electricity
  
  
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  Electric room heating
  
  
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  Mains drainage
  
  

This bright and spacious retirement apartment offers not just a home, but a lifestyle of comfort, security, and community in a highly sought-after location.

EPC Rating: B

Location

Wetherby Road is within walking distance of Hornbeam Park & Harrogate town centre train stations and is close by for convenient commuting to the mainline stations at York and Leeds. The Harrogate by-pass is within 1.5 miles and links to the A1M and national motorway network. Sainsburys is within a 15 minute walk and a regular bus network into Harrogate and Wetherby. The town centre is only a short distance away.

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