• Bright and airy lounge with access to a patio area and communal gardens

• Modern kitchen with built in appliances

• Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe & Contemporary shower room

• Allocated Car Parking Space

• House Manager

• Communal lounge

• Landscaped gardens

• Guest suite

• Approximately 350 yards to Bus Stop's

• Less than 200 yards to Bowfield Park

A well presented one bedroom GROUND FLOOR apartment benefitting from French door from lounge leading to a PATIO AREA enjoying GARDEN VIEWS. The MODERN KITCHEN with built in appliances, a double bedroom with a WALK-IN WARDROBE. ALLOCATED CAR PARKING SPACE included. Miller Place is a popular MCCARTHY STONE retirement living development offering EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES including landscaped gardens and communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place.

Miller Place

Miller Place was built by McCarthy and Stone and designed specifically for for independent retirement living for the over 60’s. The development is situated on a quiet residential street and consists of one and two bedroom apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. The apartment boasts Sky/Sky+ connection points in the living room and secure camera entry system. The dedicated House Manager is on site during their working hours to take care of the running of the development. There’s no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the Home Owners’ lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Home Owners lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. It is a condition of the purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Local Area Information

Miller Place is well situated – there are a variety of local amenities including a pharmacy, community centre, Post Office, butcher, delicatessen and church all within walking distance. You’ll find a variety of large supermarkets less than a mile away and Bedford town centre is less than 2 miles away, or an easy 15 minute bus ride from the nearest stop.
Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It’s one of England’s smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hot spots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town’s medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound.
The town has plenty of things to do – for those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly and attract both locals and tourists alike.

Apartment Overview

Lovely ground floor apartment conveniently situated within easy proximity of the communal lounge and House Managers office. The apartment further benefits from a spacious lounge with access to a sheltered patio area overlooking the gardens. The modern kitchen has built in appliances, a double bedroom with a walk in wardrobe and a contemporary shower room completes this fabulous apartment. The apartment comes with its own allocated car parking space which is situated directly outside the main entrance.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall – the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a utility room with a washer/dryer and storage area. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room. Electric radiator.

Lounge

A bright and airy lounge benefiting from a large window which allows lots of natural light in and also incorporates a French door which leads onto a patio area enjoying garden views. The lounge has attractive wooden Herringbone flooring and provide ample room for dining. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of white high gloss fronted wall and base units and pan drawers with modern roll top work surfaces over with up-stand. Inset Bosch electric oven with space above for a microwave, four ring electric Bosch hob with glass splash back and extractor hood over. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over sits below the window with blind. Recessed integral fridge freezer, dishwasher, tiled floor, ceiling and over counter lighting and ventilation system.

Bedroom

Double bedroom with garden facing window and door to the walk-in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room

Fully fitted suite comprising of a low level access shower with half height frosted glass door and shower curtain, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and cupboards beneath and fitted mirror light over. Contemporary half height tiling to walls and floor tiles, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, ventilation system shaving point and down lighting

Allocated Car Parking

The Apartment has an allocated car parking space situated directly outside the main entrance.

Guest Suite

Homeowners have the use of a guest suite which their friends and family can use should they wish to extend their stay. Use is subject to availability and can be booked via the House Manager (please speak to the House Manager to confirm the cost – additional charges apply)

Service Charge (breakdown)

Service Charge
• Building and systems maintenance
• Service of House Manager 5 days per week
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £2,670.83 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/25)
Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Leasehold Information

Lease length: 999 years from the 1st Jan 2018
Ground rent annual fee: £425
Ground rent review date: Jan 2033

Additional Storage

Additional storage facilities are available within Miller Place for each apartment, if required, for an additional charge of £50 per annum. Please speak to the House Manager for further details.

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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