Property description
An impressive one bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the first floor of this Assisted Living development constructed by McCarthy & Stone. Apartment 43 is well presented and benefits from a delightful aspect overlooking communal gardens to the rear.Malpas Court is ideally located in the historic town of Northallerton which offers a wide range of shops and other amenities and holds regular market days along the High Street. The town is ideally situated with good transport links including a main line rail station and is served by several bus operators.Malpas Court offers security, independence and comfort. Staff are on site 24 hours a day and an emergency call system links the apartment to the House Manager or if he/she isn’t available to a central switchboard 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Residents benefit from one hour’s domestic assistance per week included within their service charge and personal care packages are available by arrangement.There are two lifts, a laundry room, a guest suite with en-suite facilities for when friends and family come to stay, a waitress serviced restaurant serving a hot three course lunch every day and residents’ lounge with direct access onto the attractive landscaped grounds with seating area. There is a battery scooter store with charging points and direct access into the building.The Apartment benefits from upvc double glazing and energy efficient electric slimline heaters. The apartment is presented in good decorative order with oak veneered doors, light fittings and fitted carpets.
The accommodation comprises:
Entrance HallWith walk-in storage cupboard, secure telephone entry system.
Living Room24’03” (7.39m) x 10’8\" (3.25m) max.With feature fireplace and electric fire, telephone point, TV aerial point, upvc double glazed French doors opening to Juliette balcony. Glazed door to:
Kitchen9' 7\" (2.92m) x 7' 8\" (2.34m)Electrically operated window to rear. Woodgrain finish floor and wall units, incorporating under pelmet lighting, coordinating work surfaces, stainless steel sink with lever taps integrated fridge, freezer, Beko eye level oven, ceramic hob and hood with extractor fan over, ceramic wall & floor tiles.
Bedroom13’4\" (4.06m) min. x 10' 0\" (3.04m) maxWith window to rear. Double mirror fronted fitted wardrobe.
Wet Room9' 3\" (2.81m) max. x 8' 09\" (2.66m)With bath and separate level access shower, both with grab rails. Non-slip floor, walls fully tiled in co-ordinating ceramic tiles. Low level WC, vanity unit with basin and level taps, fitted mirror, shaver socket, extractor fan,heated towel rail.
Living Costs
A service charge is payable by all residents at Malpas Court to McCarthy & Stone Management Services. It covers the costs of items such as staff costs, emergency call system, external maintenance and decoration of communal areas within the building, gardening and building insurance.
Service ChargeCurrently £541 per month (as at February 2016, charges to be reviewed annually, ground rent £217.50 payable half yearly.
TenureThis is a leasehold apartment with a 125 lease from 2011.
Agent’s Note:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts and, before arranging an inspection, availability. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Services, fittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact.
Local AuthorityHambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UUTel. No. 01609 – 779977.
Council Tax Band – C
EPC Rating - B
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