Avon House, Welland Place, Market Harborough

A luxury retirement apartment offering independent living within a state-of-the art retirement complex with a resident’s lounge, swimming pool, restaurant, library, and gym. Two double bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom and 22ft open plan kitchen, living/dining room. Situated close to the town centre and rail station and offered for sale with no chain.

Accommodation - The apartment is situated on the first floor of Avon House, Welland Place, in a central position with good access to the town centre and rail station. Welland Place is a state-of-the-art facility with immaculate reception and communal areas, where you will find a housing manager on hand. A lift service provides access to the first floor where the apartment is accessed via its own secure front door.

The entrance hall feels spacious and welcoming. To your right is a built-in utility cupboard with space for storage and the hot water cylinder. On your left you will find the bathroom, fitted with a luxurious, contemporary white suite comprising bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The open plan sitting room, kitchen/diner spans over 22ft and enjoys access to the private balcony with views over the attractive communal gardens below. The kitchen area is well equipped with a range of fitted wall and base units providing plenty of storage and ample work surface space over. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, double oven, ceramic hob and dishwasher, with a handy space for a microwave within the units.

There are two double bedrooms both enjoying views over the communal gardens. The master bedroom featuring its own ensuite shower room with contemporary suite including a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside - The apartment features its own private balcony accessed from the living room with views over the immaculate, landscaped communal gardens. The communal gardens and grounds for residents to enjoy, including a seating area and a footpath for walks by the River Welland. There is also secure underground parking on a non-allocated basis for one space for residents, and a guest/visitor can also park if a space is available.

Facilities - Facilities at Welland Place include a resident’s lounge, restaurant, bar, gymnasium, swimming pool, snooker room, library, hair salon, beauty treatment room and a craft room, meaning your active retirement is well and truly catered for.

Property Information - Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Term: 125 years from and including 29th September 2011
Years remaining: 112 (as at 2024)
Freeholder: MHA (Methodist Homes)
Service Charge: Currently £470.96 per month (April 2024 – March 2025) This includes building insurance
Ground rent: Currently £15.56 per month
Wellbeing Charge: Currently £327.44 per month (April 2024 – March 2025)
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Tax Band: C
SERVICES: The property is offered to the market with electric central heating
Cladding: An EWS1 has been completed (available on request). A further survey and remedial works are required

Location - Market Harborough is a thriving market town receiving regular national accolade in the press in various quality of life surveys. The town offers a mainline railway station to London St Pancras in approximately an hour and a wide range of niche shopping, restaurants and a wide range of leisure and sporting amenities. Market Harborough is situated in some of the county's most attractive countryside. The property is situated a short distance of the town centre, rail station, Welland Park, Farndon Fields farm shop and local countryside walks.

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE16 7GD, and the complex can be located almost opposite the train station.