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£195,000

1 bed flat for sale
Benedict Court, Western Avenue, Newbury RG14

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • House Manager

  • 24 hour Careline system

  • Communal Lounge

  • Landscaped gardens

  • Retirement Living Development

  • Convenient location Close to super markets

  • Guest suite for family or friends

  • Viewing recommended

Bright & airy one bedroom Retirement Living apartment situated on the first floor featuring a sunny balcony overlooking the gardens.

Benedict Court

Benedict Court was built by McCarthy and Stone a purpose built Retirement Living Development. Communal facilities include a fully equipped laundry room a lift to all floors and a mobility scooter store with charging points. There is a Homeowners lounge with doors leading to a patio surrounded by landscaped gardens. The door entry system ensures complete peace of mind and the 24 hour emergency call system is provided by a personal pendant with a call point in the bathroom. There is a House Manager on site and the development will link through to the 24 hour emergency call system for when they are off duty. It is a condition of purchase that all Residents must be over the age of 60 years.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Living Room

A very well presented living/dining room with a patio door leading out to a sunny balcony overlooking the gardens. Two ceiling light points, power points. TV & telephone points, partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted kitchen with stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge and freezer and a fitted electric oven. There is also a fitted electric ceramic hob with extractor hood.

Bedroom

A double bedroom, built-in double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, TV and phone point, ceiling lights.

Bathroom

Fully tiled walls, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heated towel rail, emergency pull cord.

Service Charge (Rl)

What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in 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 House Manager.

Service Charge: £2,399.76 per annum (up to financial year end 28/02/2026).

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease Information

Lease 125 Years from the 1st January 2009
Ground Rent £763 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: Jan-39

Parking

Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

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More information

  • Tenure

    Leasehold (109 years)

  • Service charge

    £2,400 per year

  • Council tax band

    C

  • Ground rent

    £763

  • Ground rent date of next review

  • Ground rent review period

    Every 15 years

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