INTRODUCTION Harveys of Mere Green are delighted to offer for rent this purpose built retirement apartment in McCarthy & Stone’s select development known as Poppy Court.
Poppy Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS developments and is all about making life easier. That includes providing a great value in-house restaurant, for when you don’t feel like food shopping and cooking yourself, plus a spacious homeowners lounge for socialising, and a guest suite where friends and family can stay for a modest fee. Whether you would like help with chores such as housework or laundry or sometimes need a hand with anything else, Estates manager and on-site team are there to help and support packages are totally flexible, so you only pay for the care you actually use. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, so for many of our homeowners, they use this hour to have their apartment cleaned. Other tasks, which you can choose to be carried out by services team as part of your domestic assistance allowance, include; changing bedding, managing heating systems, shopping for food and posting letters or parcels. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. In addition to the 1 hours domestic assistance included in your service charge, there are an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise; Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication and Companionship (please speak to the Property Consultant for further details and a breakdown of charges). For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call systems. The development has a homeowners' lounge which provides a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). For added convenience there is an onsite table service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided every day for a modest fee. Residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over and be capable of independent living.
ENTRANCE HALL Front door with spy hole leads into the entrance hall. Door opening to storage cupboard. Further doors lead onto the bedroom, bathroom and living room. Two ceiling light fittings. A wall mounted emergency call module. Further safety features consist of a smoke detector and illuminated light switches.
LIVING ROOM 15’ x 19’11” max Double glazed window offering views of the communal gardens. Feature fireplace. Two ceiling light fittings. TV and telephone points. Door leads onto a separate kitchen.
KITCHEN 6’ x 10’10” max Fitted kitchen with tiled floor and splash back. Integrated fridge & freezer. A double glazed window with motorized opening is positioned above a stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Easy access electric Beko fan oven with side opening door. Induction hob with extractor hood above.
BEDROOM 17’ x 9’ max A double bedroom benefiting from a double glazed window filling the room with natural light. Ceiling light point. TV, telephone and power points. Built in mirrored fronted wardrobe with sliding doors.
BATHROOM (WET ROOM) 8’11” x 9’ max A purpose built wet room with a low level bath with hand grips. Shower unit with curtain. WC. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mirror above. Non slip vinyl flooring. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.
The monthly rental cost also includes:
• 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
You are responsible for payment of external costs such as your Council Tax, Electricity, Contents Insurance.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - 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.
RENT
The property is available to rent at £1,100 per calendar month. The deposit required is £1,269
AVAILABLE
The property is available immediately for a twelve month period on an unfurnished or furnished basis. This property is not available to smokers or pet owners.
COUNCIL TAX BAND – C
Agent’s note: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Lettings Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, professional verification should be sought. The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order as they have not been tested. All dimensions are approximate. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the let. These Lettings Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
