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" A stunning retirement penthouse apartment enjoying a delightful wooded parkland setting. Entrance Hall, Sitting Room and Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Shared Rear Entrance Lobby, Side Hall, Bedroom 1, Ensuite Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3/Study, Shower Room. GFCH.

The historic cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds affords excellent shopping facilities with the recently opened arc shopping centre and twice weekly open air market, together with educational, recreational and cultural amenities including the famed Theatre Royal and renowned Abbey Gardens with its ancient ruins. The A14 dual carriageway provides ready access to Ipswich, the East Coast, Cambridge, the Midlands, Stansted Airport and London via the M11.

Nowton Court is a magnificent 19th Century country house enjoying a delightful wooded parkland setting around a mile from the edge of historic Bury St Edmunds. The main house is now a residential care home, The Wellbeing Centre. It has an excellent range of facilities, including a restaurant, cafeteria and various health treatment facilities, available both to residents and day visitors. The Grange is a separate building beside the main house converted from a former Japanese finishing school, with a most impressive Victorian entrance courtyard and tower, giving a wonderful arrival. No. 17 is the top floor penthouse apartment in a new wing, completed just two years ago. It is at the rear of the building with fine views out across the wooded grounds.

This stunning retirement apartment was purchased new by the present owners and its specification has been substantially upgraded already. There is an excellent fitted kitchen, 2 high quality bathrooms, decor and lighting. The central feature of the apartment is the 22? long main reception room with twin French doors and Juliet balconies enjoying the view. Outside there is ample parking for residents and visitors. The ground floor opens through a Gothic arched door with security intercom which leads to both staircase and lift service facility to the top floor which just serves apartments 17 and 18.

The apartment is served by gas fired radiator central heating together with UPVC double glazing and comprises:

ENTRANCE HALL: 23? 9? long approx with recess and built-in desk work station; shelved linen cupboard; LED lighting; radiator; half glazed double doors opening to:

SITTING ROOM AND DINING ROOM: 22? 4? x 15? 6?/18? 1? max into bay with French doors opening to twin Juliet balconies and superb views across the wooded grounds; 2 radiators; 4 triple ceiling spotlights and wide opening to:

KITCHEN: 11? 1? x 9? 4?/15? 6? L shaped overall equipped with comprehensive range of light oak wood grain contemporary wall and floor cupboards with Encore solid worktop and inset Franke sink; built in Bosch oven; Siemens induction hob with Hotpoint stainless steel and glass canopy hood; built in wine rack; integrated fridge; freezer and dishwasher; window seat with bay window overlooking grounds; radiator; LED downlighting; doors to utility room and shared rear entrance lobby.

UTILITY ROOM: 7? 2? x 4? 11? equipped with matching range of units to kitchen including stainless steel sink and concealed Glow Worm gas fired boiler; plumbing for washing machine; radiator.

SHARED REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY: with door and staircase providing access to fire exit.

SIDE HALL: approx 20ft long leading off the main hall with LED downlights and access to bedrooms and shower room.

BEDROOM 1: 17? 1? x 11? 6?/ 16? 6? max overall including approach flanked by 2 built in single wardrobes; slightly raised dais with window overlooking grounds; 2 radiators; LED downlighting.

ENSUITE BATHROOM: 10? 0? x 5? 6? comprising white suite of bath with mixer and shower attachment; vanity wash basin and concealed flush WC with fitted white high gloss cupboards and drawers and pelmet lighting over mirror: chrome towel radiator; shaver point, LED downlighting
extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2: 12? 1? x 9? (11? 0? max into wardrobes) plus full width fitted wardrobes with sliding and mirrored doors; radiator; display bay window overlooking grounds.

BEDROOM 3/STUDY: 12? 1? x 8? 1? with radiator and display bay window overlooking grounds.

SHOWER ROOM: 8? 3?/12? 5? max x 4? 4? into tiled shower recess with Daryl screen; white vanity wash basin and concealed flush WC; white high gloss fitted cupboards; chrome heated towel radiator; LED downlighting; shaver point and extractor fan.

The Grange enjoys an impressive approach also serving the Wellbeing Centre with block paved driveway leading to ample residents and visitors parking facility. The delightful wooded grounds and setting are a particular feature which also adjoin Nowton Park.

AGENTS NOTE: It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 55 years.

LEASE commenced 125 years from 2011.

SERVICE AND MANAGEMENT CHARGE approximately ?4000 pa including external maintenance, buildings insurance, gas, water rates, maintenance of grounds and use of facilities.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: St Edmundsbury? 01284 763233. VOA website indicates Council Tax Band D.

SERVICES: We understand that mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.

DIRECTIONS: From the town centre proceed southerly along Cullum Road and at the roundabout take the second exit into Nowton Road continuing past the Victory Sports Ground and Nowton Park entrance. Continue for a further half a mile whereupon the entrance to The Grange and The Wellbeing Centre will be found on the left.

Whilst measurements and statements given are provided in good faith, the accuracy should not be relied upon.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "