Friargate, Penrith
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- House Manager on site during office hours
- Homeowners lounge where social events take place
- A very well-presented & spacious apartment
- Within 350m to Penrith town centre (Penrith Clock Tower)
- Approx. 300m to Penrith Bus station
- Lift to all floors
- Laundry room
- Sun Terrace from Lounge and attractive Courtyard
- 24-hour emergency call systems
- Part-exchange considered
Description
Summary - Pele Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 47 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 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.
Pele Court is situated in Penrith, one of the best-known market towns in Cumbria. Situated just outside the Lake District National Park, the attractive town is the hub of the Eden Valley with a rich and vibrant history reflected in its architecture. With its quaint streets and alleyways dating back to the 13th century Penrith has a bustling shopping centre that combines the charm of tradition with the convenience of modern amenities. Penrith hosts two markets, the traditional market held every Tuesday in Great Dockray and Cornmarket and a new local farmers market every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Market square.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the 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 bedroom, living room and shower room.
Lounge - Double opening double glazed doors to Juliet balcony, TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap below UPVC double glazed window. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom One - Benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point, UPVC double glazed window.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Service Charge - • 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £2,650.56 per annum (for financial year end 30th September 2024)
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information - 125 years from 2015
Ground rent:£425
Ground rent review: Jan-30
Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Brochures
Friargate, PenrithEACTenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.
£425 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.
ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.
£2650.5
LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.
116 years left
Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
Friargate, Penrith
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Penrith Station0.4 miles
- Langwathby Station4.0 miles
About the agent
McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth
100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
Committed to supporting our customers
Specialising in McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.
Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choi
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