• Estate Manager for peace-of-mind

• 24/7 Helpline system

• Lifts to all floors

• Communal Lounge where social events take place

• Function room

• Guest suite for family or friends

• Hairdressing salon

• Restaurant with table service

• Landscaped gardens

• Mobility scooter store

A SUPERB retirement apartment, situated on the GROUND FLOOR and boasting a CORNER POSITION. Benefitting from SPACIOUS accommodation throughout, including TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a LARGE living room with feature BAY WINDOW and DIRECT PATIO ACCESS.

Summary

Claridge House is a Retirement Living Plus development (formally assisted living) built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s. This development comprises 58 one- and two-bedroom apartments with lifts to all floors. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

Communal facilities include homeowners lounge where social events and activities take place. A fully equipped- laundry room, a well-being suite, including hairdresser, 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, call points in every room, on-site management 24-hours a day. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Claridge House with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. This can be from as little as 15 minutes per session and can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Claridge House is situated in Littlehampton on Church Street, within 200 meters of the pedestrianized High Street. Visitors can enjoy the many beaches, parks, the harbour and marina. Littlehampton has excellent transport links and is ideally located for visiting the many delightful towns in the surrounding area.

Entrance Hall

Large entrance hall with useful storage/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, apartment security door-entry system and intercom. Emergency pull cord. Doors lead into the living room, both bedrooms and shower room.

Living/Dining Room

A real feature of the apartment. The living room is situated at the corner of the development and is of a particularly good size. This bright and spacious room features the addition of a feature bay window overlooking the communal grounds, as well as a double glazed door opening to a patio area. With extensive, very useful fitted cabinets boasting shelving and a cupboard. TV and BT points. Raised electric power sockets, partially glazed double doors leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen with wood effect wall and floor units, laminate worktop and a tiled floor. Features include waist high oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood and fitted fridge/freezer, electronically operated window.

Bedroom One

Spacious double bedroom with built in sliding, mirrored door wardrobe. Double glazed window allowing ample light. Raised power points. TV and BT points. Sliding door to Shower Room.

Bedroom Two

A second double bedroom which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room or home office. Boasting a fitted double wardrobe. Double glazed window, power points & TV point.

Shower Room

Fully tiled fitted suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and illuminated mirror cabinet above, heated towel rail, wet room style flooring and emergency pull cord. (‘Jack & Jill’ style, accessed from both the Hallway and Bedroom One.)

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
• 1 Hours domestic assistance per a week is included in the service charge.

Service charge: £12,108.84 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)

Leasehold

Lease 125 Years from June 2011
Ground Rent: £250 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: June 2026