Property description

A fully redecorated and recarpeted one bedroom apartment with juliet balcony enjoying views over the gardens located on the first floor of a McCARTHY stone Retirement Living Plus development with an on-site restaurant, cqc registered estate manager with care staff. Bus stops nearby and within a third of A mile of Northallerton high street.

Malpas Court

Malpas Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living for the over 70’s. The development consists of 50 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. This includes beautifully equipped kitchens with waist height ovens to minimise bending, walk-in showers for ease of use, simple lever taps and slip resistant flooring.
As well as the privacy of your own apartment, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration.
Open every day, our table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements. For a special occasion or celebration, you’re also welcome to book our function room and there is a computer available to use here.
Malpas Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms.

Local Area

Malpas Court is located in the affluent market town of Northallerton, 30 miles north of York.
The town centre is within a third of a mile away and offers a variety of shops including many high street names as well as independent retailers including a family run department store.
There are also 3 major supermarkets in Northallerton offering a wide variety of choice for residents of the town.
There are good transport links by bus, with several operators providing local services in and around Northallerton plus the train station located on Boroughbridge Road offers links to Regional and National destinations including York, Newcastle and London. Northallerton train station is approximately 160 yards from the development.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system, illuminated light switches, smoke detector and apartment security door entry system with intercom are situated in the hall.
From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard.
Further doors lead to the living room, bedroom and bathroom.

Living Room

A nice size living/dining room benefitting from a Juliet balcony with views over the gardens at rear of the development and toward the car park.
There is ample space for dining and an electric fire with an ornate stone effect surround which acts as an attractive focal point to the room.
Raised electric sockets, TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights and fitted carpets.
A partially glazed door leads into the separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Well equipped and fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of wall and base level units and drawers and a roll top granite effect work surface over. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mono lever tap sits beneath an electrically operated kitchen window overlooking the garden.
Appliances include a raised level oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood over and fridge/freezer.
Tiled floor and splash backs, under-counter lighting and central ceiling spotlight.

Bedroom

Double bedroom overlooking the rear gardens, built-in mirror fronted double wardrobe, ceiling light, TV and phone point, raised power points and emergency pull-cord.

Bathroom

Fully tiled with slip-resistant flooring and fitted with suite comprising of a level access shower with adjustable showerhead and hand rail, bath with hand rail, WC and vanity unit with wash basin and shaver mirror above.
Heated towel rail, extractor fan and emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge

•Estate Manager
•cqc registered care staff on-site 24-hours a day
•One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
•Running of the on-site restaurant
•Cleaning of all communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Apartment window Cleaning (outside only)
•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
•Intruder alarm system

Additional personal care and support is available at an extra charge. This can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased to suit your needs.
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.

Car Parking Permit Scheme

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Leasehold Information

Lease length: 125 years from 2011
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
It is a condition of the sale that the new resident meet the age required of 70+
Amenities

Estate Manager / 24 hour on-site staffing

Juliet balcony overlooking development gardens

Waitress service restaurant

Upper Ground floor location, close to communal areas

Extra care packages available by arrangement

Homeowners communal lounge

Guest suite, Laundry room and Mobility scooter store

Camera door entry system

Domestic assistance (1 hour per week included in service charge)

Within a third of a mile to Northallerton town centre and approx 160 yards to Northallerton train station