Newton Road, Penrith

Property Details: • Type: Flat • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Modern First Floor Apartment with Lift Access • Independent Living for the Over 65's in a Community Setting • Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms + Large Shower/Wet Room • Access to Optional, Tailored Care and Support + A Range of Social Activities On-Site • Local Occupancy Restriction Applies • Tenure - Leasehold 999 years from 2021 • EPC Rate - B, Council Tax Band - B.

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 9+10 Angel Lane, Penrith, CA11 7BP

Full Description: Perfectly suited to the elderly who wish to retain independence, yet benefit from being part of a lively and active community whilst having the support of a team of staff with varying care packages available, dependent upon needs. Designed for the over 65's (55 if living with a care need) 27 Newton House is a modern apartment with lift access and accommodation comprising: Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms & Large Shower/Wet Room. The property also benefits from gas central heating via a condensing boiler and is fully double glazed.Apartment 27 enjoys a a view over the central grassed courtyard gardenNewton House has been designed to provide fully accessible facilities for both residents and visitors, which include: Restaurant, Hair salon, Residents’ lounge, Communal Garden with outdoor seating areas, En-suite Guest Room, Laundry and Assisted Bathing SuiteLocation - Newton House is located on Newton Road.Newton House offers a great location for a quieter pace of life, with Penrith town centre only 0.9 miles away and a train station only 0.6 miles from the development. A local bus service runs from Newton House to Penrith town centre.Amenities - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A6 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 17,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is via a condensing gas fired boiler.Tenure Leasehold - The vendor informs us that the property is leasehold being a 999 year lease from1st April 2021. There is a peppercorn ground rent and a current monthly service charge of £430.78 This covers the lighting, heating, maintenance and cleaning of the communal areas and gardens, external window cleaning, buildings insurance and estate management. Includes the payment towards the Housing Manager and hardware for the emergency call system that are housing benefit eligible. It also includes the sinking fund, the cost of which you can elect to defer until you sell your home, to keep costs downs whilst living at Newton House. The sinking fund is used to offset the cost of major repairs or replacements in the future (for instance, roof, windows, lifts). There are additional support charges of £23.70 per month Core support charge - £28 .80 per week.– This ensures staff are on-site 24 hours a day to assist in an emergency but is not part of the planned personal care. Although not everybody will use this, it is available when needed.Optional ChargesPersonal and domestic care and support £18.56 Per Hour £27.92 per hour weekend and Bank Holiday chargesA local occupancy applies to the property and any prospective purchaser must be over 65 (or 55 if they have a care need) and should have a housing need. The property should be their only residence.The local occupancy requires a 3 year residency in Cumbria by either the resident or the supporting family .On the re-sale of the property the owner will be required to to pay Housing 21:A fixed admin fee of £490 + Vat or 0.5% of the full market value + Vat Fixed nomination fee of £1090 + Vat or 1% of the sale price + Vat ( (only payable if H21 nominate a buyer to you within 8 weeks of you giving notice to sell). Charges are reviewed annually in line with the Retail Price IndexThese charges are correct as of 1/4/22 but are subject to annual review.Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILLAccommodation - Entrance - A solid door with a peephole opens to the;Hall - Having a recessed cupboard which houses the consumer unit. There is a security entry video-phone system, doors to the bedrooms, shower room and a broad opening to the;Living Room - 4.39m x 3.15m (14'5 x 10'4) - uPVC double glazed door with Juliette balcony and window overlook the central courtyard garden. There is a radiator, a TV/satellite point, a telephone point and the room is open to the;Kitchen - 2.64m x 3.89m (8'8 x 12'9) - Fitted with a range of gloss off white fronted units with a wood effect work surface incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl singe drainer sink and mixer tap. There is a built-in electric oven and ceramic hob with stainless steel splash back and extractor hood, space for an upright fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.Bedroom One - 3.43m x 4.45m (11'3 x 14'7) - A uPVC double glazed window looks out over the central courtyard garden and there is a radiator, a TV point and telephone point. A door opens to the shower room.Bedroom Two - 3.05m x 2.18m (10' x 7'2) - A window to the rear looks over the courtyard garden. There is a radiator and TV aerial point. A cupboard houses the Valliant gas fired condensing combi boiler to provide the hot water and central heating.Shower Room/Wet Room - 2.36m x 2.97m (7'9 x 9'9) - Having waterproof flooring with a drain point in the shower area with a mains fed shower over, tiles to two sides and a shower screen to one side. The toilet has a concealed cistern and the wash basin is wall mounted. There is a shaver socket/light, a chrome heated towel rail and an extractor fan.Communal Facilities - Newton House has been designed to provide fully accessible facilities for both residents and visitors, which include: Restaurant, Hair salon, Residents’ lounge, Communal Garden with outdoor seating areas, En-suite Guest Room, Laundry and Assisted Bathing SuiteBrochuresNewton Road, PenrithBrochure