Somers Brook Court Foxes Road, Newport, Hampshire, PO30 5UN

A LOVELY 1 bed Ground floor Retirement Apartment offered in GREAT CONDITION and boasting a DESIRABLE SCENIC OUTLOOK. The property also boasts a WALK-OUT BALCONY with direct access from the lounge. Furniture can be included.

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Somers Brook Court - Constructed in early 2014 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, Somers Brook Court is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 70’S designed for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the daily support of our Estate Manager and Staff who oversee the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a homeowner’s lounge, restaurant with a fantastic daily lunch service, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens. Homeowners also benefit from an hour of domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a charge of £25 per night applies.

Somers Brook Court activities include exercise classes, coffee mornings, film nights, monthly bingo, beetle drive and cheese and wine evenings, a memory group, and numerous guest speakers. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can remain as private or be as involved as they wish..

Somers Brook Court is within 850 metres of the High Street of this, the historic capital Town of the Island, and as such is very conveniently placed for day to day amenities. In addition, a Sainsbury’s supermarket is just a few minutes walking distance.

Entrance Hall - Security intercom system that provides a verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, walk-in store/airing cupboard with light and shelving housing the Gledhill boiler. Doors leading to the bedroom, living room, and bathroom.

Living Room - A very bright and comfortable room. Triple-glazed French door and matching side-panel opening onto the walk-out balcony and it's pleasant outlook. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Balcony - A lovely balcony with a pleasant outlook of the well maintained greenery below, complete with its resident Wildfowl.

Kitchen - With an electrically operated glazed window. There is an excellent range of ‘Maple effect’ units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-high oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled splash-backs, fully tiled floor, ceiling spot light fitting. Washing machine included.

Bedroom - A well-proportioned double bedroom. having a triple-glazed picture window, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail, shelving and mirror-fronted sliding doors.

Wetroom - Modern 'age-friendly' wetroom style having a white suite comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and worktop over with mirror, strip light and shaver point, panelled bath and a separate walk-in level access shower. Electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and wet room styled vinyl flooring.

Leasehold Information - Lease 125 Years from 2013
Ground Rent £435
Ground rent review: Jan-28

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £9,282.00 per annum (up to financial year ending 31/03/2025).

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Additional Information & Services - ** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Parking - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250.00 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estates Manager on site for availability.