Property description

Stunning, this absolutely beautiful and bright one bedroom, ground floor apartment benefits from having direct access onto its own paved patio with a southerly aspect. Home owners can enjoy the on-site facilities such as the stylish Restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily, socializing in the comfortable communal lounge, take in the sunshine (weather permitting) in the beautifully manicured landscaped gardens and terraces or receive some well deserved pampering in the wellness suite, just fantastic.

Summary

Sydney Court is a Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development.

Communal facilities include a homeowners lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room and a landscaped courtyard. There is a fully equipped laundry room and bistro-style restaurant that serves freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There are lifts to all levels in the building, mobility scooter store and wellbeing suite. There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Sydney Court with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Sydney Court backs on to Waring Park with beautiful views. There is an Arts and Adult Education Centre at the end of the road. The main Station Road, with restaurants and shops, is nearby, and Sidcup railway station is less than ½ a mile away. You can catch direct trains to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street, as well as Lewisham and Woolwich there is also a good local bus service.

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. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room With Southerly Facing Patio

A bright, well-proportioned living room with double glazed patio door with windows to the side leading onto the paved patio and a Southerly aspect. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Beautiful fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern base and wall units and drawers with contrasting work surfaces. UPVC double glazed electronic window. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Neff waist level oven with fitted microwave above, ceramic hob with splashback, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

Spacious double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point. Window with a Southerly aspect.

Shower Room

Fully tiled with non-slip resistant floor tiling, walk-in level access shower. Underfloor heating and grab rails. Close coupled WC and Vanity unit with sink mirror, heated towel rail, and shaver socket. Emergency pull cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Leasehold

Lease Length: 999 Years from 2017
Ground Rent: £495 pa
Amenities

Estate Manager and 24/7 staffing

24 hour emergency call system

Lifts to all floors

Communal Lounge

On-site Restaurant

Wellness suite/Hairdressing salon

Guest suite for family or friends

Laundry Room

Mobility scooter store with charging points

Landscaped gardens with seating areas