• Estate Manager & 24 Hour Staff On-site

• Homeowners Lounge where social events takes place

• In-house Table Service Restaurant

• Balcony

• Care Line System & Extra Care packages available

• Wellbeing Suite & Laundry Room

• Beautiful communal gardens

• One hour of domestic assistance included per week

A bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor. Beautiful WALK OUT BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE COMMUNAL GARDENS. Austen Place has an in-house RESTURANT WITH TABLE SERVICE and other beautiful communal areas. ONE HOUR OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE INCLUDED PER WEEK.

Austen Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There are fully equipped laundry rooms and a 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). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Austen Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Austen Place is situated a stone’s throw from a Sainsbury’s supermarket and a short walk from the high street, which offers a wealth of local amenities to choose from.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spyhole 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 shower room.

Lounge

A very well presented spacious living/dining room. Two ceiling light points, power points. TV & telephone points. Double glazed opening door which leads onto a balcony overlooking the communal grounds.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern style kitchen with modern cupboard doors and co-ordinating work surfaces. Contemporary ceiling lights. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and a fitted Bosch electric oven. There is also a fitted Bosch electric ceramic hob with a steel Bosch extractor over and splashback. Electrically operated window.

Bedroom

A large double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe. TV and phone point and ceiling lights, full length window.

Shower Room

Modern suite comprising of; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage below, illuminated mirror cabinet with integrated shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower. fully tiled walls and wet room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

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
• 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

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

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

Service Charge: £8,338.07 per annum (Up to financial year end 30/06/2024)

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from Jan 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2033