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"A well located ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM retirement apartment, situated on the UPPER GROUND FLOOR of Portman Court, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS development for the over 60 s.

The apartment boasts SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION throughout, and benefits from having a fantastic CORNER POSITION with GARDEN VIEWS, a larger than average Living Room, and within CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE COMMUNAL AREAS and the LIFT.

The EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES include; an ON SITE RESTAURANT serving fresh meals daily, a HOMEOWNERS LOUNGE where social events take place, 24 hour staffing and careline system for PEACE OF MIND, a FUNCTION ROOM, a GUEST SUITE for visiting family and friends, lovely LANDSCAPED GARDENS, and more!

Summary Portman Court is a Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 60s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some domestic support.

There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the running of the development. Each apartment has a fitted kitchen, electric economy 7 heating, fitted and tiled bathrooms with separate shower, and a 24 hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a homeowner s lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room and landscaped gardens. There is a well equipped laundry room and subsidised on site restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily.

If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked fees apply .

In addition, there is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by pull cords in your apartment, as well as onsite management 24 hours a day. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Portman Court with additional domestic support available at an extra charge.

Portman Court is conveniently located close to the main High Street with a selection of shops, including Waitrose, Tesco, a library, Post Office and banks. There is also a rail station with trains to London Bridge.

Entrance Hall The apartment is a short, level walk from the building s main entrance and communal facilities. The front door with a spy hole leads to the entrance hall, where the 24 hour emergency response pull cord in situated. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom, as well as a useful walk in storage and airing cupboard.

Living Room A larger than average living dining room which benefits from views over landscaped gardens. A feature fireplace with coal effect electric fire makes an attractive focal point in the room. Two ceiling light, power points. TV & telephone points, and partially glazed double doors opening to the kitchen.

Kitchen Fitted kitchen boasting a range of wall and base units with complimentary worksurfaces over. A stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit sits below the electronically operated window which overlooks the gardens. Built in appliances include; a fridge, separate freezer, oven, plumbed washing machine, and electric ceramic hob with extractor over. Emergency pull cord, tiled floor, under unit lighting and ceiling lights.

Bedroom A double or twin bedroom of good proportions with the original built in double wardrobe, as well as an additional, large wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Window overlooking landscaped gardens, power points, TV & phone point, ceiling lights and emergency pull cord.

Bathroom Wet room style bathroom room with non slip flooring, being extensively tiled and fitted with walk in bath with wall mounted shower attachment, a further, level access shower with grab rails and curtain, WC, vanity unit with sink inset and mirror above. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.

Service Charge Breakdown Cleaning of communal windows
Water rates for communal areas and apartments
Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
24 hour emergency call system & Manager on site
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
Laundry
One hour of domestic support per week.

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Management team. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Lease Information Lease Length 125 years from 2008
Ground Rent £435 pa

Car Parking Parking is on a first come first served basis.

Additional Information & Services Superfast Fibre Broadband available
Mains water and electricity
Electric room heating
Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost s.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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