Alder House, Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Walsall
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Homeowners' lounge
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
- Lift to all floors
- Mobility scooter charging point
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Fire detection equipment
- Intruder alarm & smoke detector
- Video door entry systems
- To view please telephone
Description
Alder House - Alder House offers easy access into the bustling heart of Aldridge ‘village’. The town offers a generous selection of national stores and independent retailers, with a good selection of eateries, as well a butcher, post office, delicatessen and cafes. A major supermarket, medical centre and pharmacy are also just half a mile away. Whilst you have everything you need for day to day living on your doorstep. Alder House was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 35 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60's. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom. The apartments feature a fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, bedroom and separate shower room and have under floor heating throughout. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking - permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to a welcoming entrance hall - the door entry system and the 24-hour emergency response system are situated in the hall along with mains wired smoke alarm. From the hallway there are doors off to two storage cupboards which house the hot water tank and also works well as an airing cupboard and the plumbed in Washing /Dryer machine. Further doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Living Room - Good size lounge benefiting from a feature fireplace with inset electric fire creating a great focal point for the room. French door to Juliet balcony with very pleasant outlook over the garden. . TV and telephone points. Ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Oak effect feature door with glazed panels leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. White gloss floor and wall units with under pelmet lighting. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap and window over. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom with fitted mirrored wardrobes with shelving and rails providing good storage. Ceiling light, Large feature double glazed window.
Shower Room - Luxury shower room with fitted suite comprising of a walk in shower unit low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror cabinet above. Heated towel rail.
Service Charge Details - • 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service Charge: £2,766.86 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2024).
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.
Ownership Details - Lease term of 999 years from 2017
Ground rent of £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 01/01/2032
Brochures
Alder House, Leighswood Road, Aldridge, WalsallEACTenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.
£425 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.
ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.
£2766.86
LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.
993 years left
Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
Alder House, Leighswood Road, Aldridge, Walsall
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Walsall Station3.1 miles
- Blake Street Station3.2 miles
- Butlers Lane Station3.6 miles
About the agent
McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth
100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
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