• Ground floor apartment

• Camera door entry system

• House Manager on site

• 24 hour Careline

• Guest suite for friends and family

• Landscaped Gardens

• Homeowners Communal Lounge

• Laundry room

• Part exchange scheme available

• To view please call McCarthy and Stone resales on 0345 5564104

**Reduced for a quick sale**
A well presented ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR GARDEN FACING APARTMENT in a friendly MCCARTHY STONE RETIREMENT LIVING DEVELOPMENT for the OVER 60'S.

Browning Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, lounge, bedrooms and separate shower room. The development includes a Homeowners’ lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.

Local Area

Browning Court is situated in the residential area of Fenham on the North West side of Newcastle and within two miles of the A1 Western Bypass. The site, accessed from Fenham Chase, is pleasantly set back from Fenham Hall Drive which provides ready access in to the centre of Newcastle. A regular bus service operates in to the City, with a bus stop immediately outside the development’s shoppers’ entrance on Fenham Hall Drive. Within 400 yards of the site is a range of shops and services including general purpose store, newsagents, doctors surgery, library and swimming pool. A wider range of shops can be found on Two Ball Lonnen, whilst Newcastle City Centre, is within 4 miles. On the banks of the River Tyne, the vibrant City of Newcastle is a delightful mix of the historic and modern renowned for its excellent shopping facilities, attractive architecture and wide range of festivals and art events throughout the year. The quayside area has seen major redevelopment over the last few years with the Sage and Baltic centres making a major contribution to the cultural expansion of the area.

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 walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. 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.

Lounge

Spacious lounge with the benefit of Patio doors leading onto communal gardens towards the rear. There is a feature fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point and ample space for dining. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed double doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with wall and base units and tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap, drainer and window to the rear above. Built-in oven eye level oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge and freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

Double bedroom with window overlooking gardens towards the rear. Built in mirror fronted wardrobes, TV and telephone points, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room

Modern fitted shower room comprising with a bath with electric shower above with glass screen and hand rail, low level w.c, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, tiled walls and an extractor fan.

Service Charge

• Onsite House Manager
• 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
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £2,995.80 per annum (for financial year ending 29th Feb 2024)

Lease Information

125 years from 2008
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: 2023