• Estate Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing

• Homeowners' lounge + Function room

• Table service restaurant

• Guest suite & Laundry room

• Landscaped gardens

• PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVISE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE – PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION

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A bright and spacious TWO BEDROOM retirement apartment on the second floor, situated within a desirable MCCARTHY & STONE retirement living plus development. ONE HOUR OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE INCLUDED PER WEEK.

Summary

The bustling market town of Royston is situated on the borders of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire and is home to Goodes Court. Part of McCarthy & Stone’s Retirement Living PLUS range (formally assisted living), Goodes Court is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. The development is situated on Baldock Road, close to Royston Heath and next to Royston golf course. Just 150 yards away, the traditional town centre offers a variety of of high street shops and amenities. Goodes Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range and is facilitated to provide it’s homeowners’ with extra care.

An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements – these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team (subject to availability and by prior arrangement). For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour TV secure entry system. The development has a homeowners’ lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Other communal area’s consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging point and landscaped gardens.

Apartment Overview

McCarthy & Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this well presented two bedroom apartment on the second floor, overlooking the heath. The apartment is bright and neutrally decorated, with a westerly aspect enjoying the afternoon sunshine. Fitted with a walk in shower and bath. Viewings advised.

Entrance Hallway

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response module is located. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and wet room.

Lounge

Bright and airy lounge benefiting from a view of the heath. There is ample space for dining and an electric fire with surround which provides an attractive focal point. TV point with Sky+ connectivity, two ceiling lights and raised power sockets.

Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen with a wide range of base and wall units with roll edge work surfaces. A west facing window sits in front of the stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. The electric oven is built in at work surface height for easy usage and provides space above for a microwave. There is a ceramic four ringed hob which sits beneath the extractor hood. Integrated fridge and freezer.

Bedroom One

A spacious double bedroom with a large window that allows the sunlight to fill the room. Benefiting from a mirror fronted built in wardrobe. Emergency pull-cord, TV and telephone point, central ceiling light and raised power sockets.

Bedroom Two

A generous second bedroom which could also be used for dining or hobby / study. Emergency pull-cord, central ceiling light and raised power sockets.

Wet Room

A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring, equipped with low level panelled bath, level access shower with curtain and support rail. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror and shaver point, WC, wall mounted heated towel rail and emergency pull-cord.

WC

Located off the hallway, perfect for guests suite comprising WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror, wall mounted heated towel rail and emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (breakdown)

• Onsite Estate Manager and team
• 24 hr emergency call system
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge: £11,663.16 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2024).
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)’.

Car Parking (Permit Scheme)

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information

Ground rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2026
Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2011
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Additional Service

**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs.
** 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