Booth Court, Handford Road, Ipswich

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A WONDERFULLY PRESENTED ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT. TOP FLOOR APARTMENT WITH JULIETTE BALCONY OFFERING STUPENDOUS VIEWS OF THE CANAL.

Booth Court - The development overlooks the Alderman Canal and Alderman Road Recreation Ground and Nature Reserve, providing a variety of walks on the doorstep. Booth Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Entrance Hall - Door to airing cupboard housing the hot water system, water softener, and fitted with shelving. Wall mounted emergency intercom. Underfloor heating throughout the apartment. Doors leading to lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge - Bright and airy South facing lounge benefiting from a dual aspect outlook with Juliet balcony providing views towards the Alderman canal and nature reserve beyond and window with a side aspect. The spacious lounge allows ample room for dining. Telephone and sky+connectivity points, raised height electric sockets and two ceiling lights points. Part-glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units with under counter lighting. UPVC electric opening double glazed window sits above a single sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integrated fridge and freezer.

Bedroom - Spacious South facing bedroom with window providing views towards the Alderman canal and nature reserve beyond. Benefiting from a built in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. Telephone point, raised height electric sockets and central ceiling light. Emergency pull-cord.

Wetroom / Bathroom - A fully tiled purpose built wet room with low level panel bath; Shower unit with grab rails and curtain; Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, fitted mirror above; WC; Heated towel rail. Non-slip flooring. Extractor fan. Emergency pull-cord.

Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - 125 years from 1st Jan 2013
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2028

Service Charge (Breakdown) - 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
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• 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
• 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: £10182.86 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2026)
Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Additional Services & Information - ** 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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