Bushmead Court, Luton, Bedfordshire
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- INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING
- SOUTH-FACING TOP FLOOR APARTMENT
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- LIFTS ON ALL FLOORS
- NO GROUND RENT
- SERVICE CHARGE - £850 PER MONTH
- SECURE PARKING
- WEEKLY 1.5 HOURS HOUSEKEEPING INCLUDED
- ON-SITE COMMUNAL RESTAURANT
- COMMUNAL LOUNGE AND GARDENS
An ideal opportunity to purchase this two bedroom apartment at a fully managed retirement development that maintains and supports your independence. Features include communal areas (such as an on-site restaurant, lounge and gardens), guest suite, weekly service clean included and warden-call cords in each room. Number 61 is a penthouse flat and there is a lift to all floors.
Bushmead Court comprises of 41 spacious apartments mainly one and two bedrooms, the communal areas are decorated to a high standard to include a very comfortable communal lounge, on-site restaurant, guest suite, landscaped gardens and ample car parking. The services on offer are much greater than is usual in standard retirement apartments or sheltered housing. The Leasehold available at Bushmead Court offers older people the opportunity of retaining their independence and improve their quality of life and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
There is a team of staff working on a shift basis, managed 24 hours a day. The monthly service charge covers the costs of external maintenance, buildings insurance, up keep of the grounds and one and half hours of domestic assistance per week per individual property plus water charges.
It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help. Many purchasers are also eligible for Attendance Allowance at £68.10 or £101.75 a week, which is neither means-tested or taxable and advice on this subject is available to anyone making an enquiry.
The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an Owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager.
Entrance Hall
Lounge/Dining Room 4.91m x 3.65m (16'1" x 12'0")
Kitchen 3.54m x 2.43m (11'7" x 8'0")
Bedroom 1 4.80m x 3.06m (15'9" x 10'0")
Bedroom 2 4.32m x 2.75m (14'2" x 9'0")
Bathroom
WC
Secure Communal Entrance
Communal Lounge
Outside
On-Site Communal Restaurant
Lifts To All Floors
Second Floor Landing
Communal Gardens
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TENURE - LEASEHOLD
SERVICE CHARGE - £850 PER MONTH
NO GROUND RENT
COUNCIL TAX BAND - B
EPC RATING - C
Council Tax A fee submitted to your local authority to cover expenses related to local amenities such as schools, libraries, and waste management. The payment amount is determined based on the property's value. Read our glossary page
Tenure Explains the various forms of property ownership, including freehold, leasehold, and commonhold, and how they determine your rights and responsibilities as a property owner. Read our glossary page :
Ground Rent A recurring payment issued by the tenant to the landlord or property management firm. Read our glossary page
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Ground Rent Review Period When will your ground rent be assessed and how frequently will it be reviewed. Read our glossary page
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Annual Service Charge An estate's shared area expenses, such as building insurance, lighting, cleaning, and maintenance, are typically covered by a periodic payment that is commonly made on a yearly basis. Read our glossary page
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Length of Lease The duration of time you have acquired the leasehold, or the right to reside in a property. Read our glossary page
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