Orchard Court, St Chads Road, Far Headingley, LS16

A ONE BED UPPER FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from Far Headingley’s varied amenities. Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 1995. Service Charge: £2806.24 for 2023 (which includes water rates). Ground Rent: £513.64 per annum. Council Tax Band C. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

GENERAL & AREA
This UPPER FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT is ideal for anyone looking for a home that offers safety and security, as well as low maintenance and a sense of belonging to a community of like-minded mature individuals and couples. Situated in Far Headingley, this is one of the larger one-bedroom flats in this McCarthy & Stone development. There is a LIFT to the ground floor, where there is then an easy level walk to many of the local amenities; St Chad's Church is across the road, there are pubs, cafés and restaurants within a few minutes' walk, and being located just off Otley Road there is an excellent bus service into town. This is a perfect flat for anyone living locally and looking to downsize, or for relatives of anyone who lives in the area who wants loved ones to be near them. Benefits include a resident House Manager and 24 hour emergency Careline back-up response should the House Manager not be on duty, a residents' lounge for coffee mornings, etc. (no obligation to join in), a laundry and even a guest suite, for visiting relatives or friends to stay over (subject to booking/availability). The flat benefits from DOUBLE GLAZING, ELECTRIC HEATING, EMERGENCY PULL CORDS and waist-high electric sockets and comprises a hall with a large storage cupboard, a nicely proportioned living room, a fitted kitchen, a generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern shower room with a large walk in shower enclosure. Freshly decorated and new carpets fitted.

COMMUNAL AREAS
There is a communal lounge where residents can meet, should they wish, for coffee mornings, games, parties or just to meet family and friends. There is no obligation to be sociable within the development although there are plenty of social events arranged including outings, fish and chip suppers etc. Off the communal lounge is the House Manager’s office. There is a lift to all floors and within the basement is the communal laundry where there are a number of washers and dryers; which residents can use on a rotational basis within a prescribed timetable. This ensures that the washers and dryers are available for everyone throughout the week.

ENTRANCE HALL
With door entry intercom, storage/cloaks cupboard and connecting doors to the lounge, bedroom, shower room and leading to…

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
An L-shaped room including a dining area and large picture window overlooking the junction of Weetwood Lane and Hollin Lane. There is an Adams style fire surround with electric fire and marble effect interior, which provides this comfortable reception room with a focal point. Double doors leading through to the….

KITCHEN
Having a range of fitted wall and base units with a complementary worktop incorporating an inset stainless steel sink unit with single drainer. The kitchen is fitted with an integrated oven at eye-level, electric hob and space for an under counter fridge and separate freezer. Space is not provided for a washing machine as there is an on-site laundry; which residents can use on a rotational basis. There is an external window with a similar outlook to the lounge.

BEDROOM (DOUBLE)
This bedroom is larger than average for this development and there are two windows overlooking Weetwood Lane. Benefiting from fitted wardrobes to one end that have space-saver folding mirror-fronted doors.

SHOWER ROOM/WC
Benefiting from a walk-in double shower enclosure with an electric shower, handrail and a fitted chair for comfort. Low level WC and vanity unit sink. Airing cupboard.

HOUSE MANAGER
The House Manager has a flat on site and is available usually Monday to Friday within predetermined hours. Their role is to look after the development and to ensure the safety of the building and the occupants. The House Manager does NOT provide nursing care but of course will respond to emergencies should it be required. When the House Manager is not on duty, Careline is a central monitoring system that provides 24-hour cover. Careline will either contact nearby relatives in case of an emergency or call the emergency services directly, if required. Pull cords are located around the flat in case of an emergency and a necklace panic button for occupiers is available by arrangement.

OUTSIDE
There is a car park with a limited number of spaces along with some visitor parking. There is plenty of unrestricted on-street car parking within the area. The gardens and grounds are maintained by the management company.

AGE CRITERIA
Single occupants must be aged 60 years or over. For two occupants, one can be aged 55 or over subject to the other being over 60.

INDEPENDENT LIVING
This development is not a nursing or care home where care support or nursing is provided. New occupiers must be able to demonstrate they have the capability for independent living when moving in and in the foreseeable future.

PETS
Existing pets belonging to new occupiers may be allowed in the development subject to the approval of the House Manager/Management Company. New pets after taking up occupation are not allowed.

TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 1995.

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE CHARGES
To cover the cost of running the development including maintenance of the lift, all external repairs, cleaning and maintenance of communal areas, the House Manager’s salary, gardening, communal heating and all other associated costs there is an annual charge which is £2806.24 for 2023. We understand this also includes the water rates charge.

GROUND RENT
Approx. £513.64 per annum.

COUNCIL TAX BAND C