• GROUND FLOOR WITH PATIO AREA

• Modern fitted kitchen

• Purpose built, sizeable wet room

• Double bedroom with built in wardrobe

• Closely positioned to all communal areas

• Estate Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing

• Homeowners' lounge + Function room

• Table service restaurant

• Guest suite & Laundry room

• Landscaped gardens

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FULL REFURBISHMENT of ALL communal spaces
A one bedroom apartment situated on the GROUND FLOOR with French door from lounge which leads to a patio. It is conveniently located close to the residents lounge. Goodes Court is a retirement living PLUS development offering quality care services delivered by McCARTHY STONE experienced CQC registered Estates team

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 on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have, outstide her hours there is a duty manager on call 24/7 onsite. 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 areas consist of a laundry room, mobility scooter store and charging point and landscaped gardens.

Apartment Overview

A well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment which has the benefit of a patio area from the lounge which is large enough to house a small table and chairs. The apartment is well situated within the development being opposite the residents lounge and close to all the communal facilities the development offers. *Viewings Advised*

Entrance Hallway

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

Lounge

A spacious lounge with a French door to provide access to a patio area which can house a small table and chairs. The lounge allows ample space for dining. Telephone and TV point with Sky+ connectivity, two decorative ceiling lights, wall panelled heater and raised power sockets.

Kitchen

Fitted with a wide range of eye level and base units with roll top work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer sits below the window with blind. The electric oven is built in at waist height for easy accessibility and space above for microwave. There is a ceramic four ringed hob which sits beneath the extractor hood. Further benefits from an integrated fridge and freezer with appliance space for washing machine. Tiled floors and central light point.

Bedroom

A double bedroom benefiting from a built in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Emergency pull-cord, TV and telephone point, ceiling light, wall panelled heater and raised power sockets.

Bathroom

A purpose built wet room, with non slip safety flooring. Equipped with a walk in shower with support rail and curtain rail. Low level bath with support rail, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, fitted mirror and shaver point, WC and mirrored cupboard above, wall mounted heated towel rail, shower and emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (breakdown)

• 24-Hour on-site staffing
• 1 hours domestic assistance per week
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment 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

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 House Manager.

Service charge: £10,334.88 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2027) .

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: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2026
Lease length: 125 years from the 1st June 2011

Additional Information and Services

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

Moving Made Easy

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.
• 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

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Goodes Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You’ll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What’s more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs – just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.