William Turner Court, Goose Hill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1US

A wonderfully bright, airy and spacious TWO BEDROOM retirement apartment, situated on the SECOND FLOOR with JULIET BALCONY and is sold with a PARKING SPACE within this desirable McCarthy Stone retirement development for the over 60's ON THE BANKS of the RIVER WANSBECK just 200 metres from Morpeth TOWN CENTRE.

William Turner Court - William Turner Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purposely for retirement living. The development consists of 55 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s and sits on the banks of the River Wansbeck where there is an abundance of wildlife and changing scenery throughout the seasons.
You can relax, knowing that there's a House Manager on hand during office hours as well as the added benefit of having security features. These include a 24-hour emergency call system should you require assistance and a camera door entry system linked to your TV, so you can see who's calling before letting them in.
There's no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of the homeowners lounge with kitchen facilities and other communal areas.
For socialising, the elegantly designed resident's lounge is a great space to meet with friends, family or neighbours and leads onto a terraced seating area at the front of the development, perfect for those warmer days. There is also a mobility scooter storage room and guest suite for friends or family if they wish to extend their stay (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).

Local Area - Located in the heart of Northumberland, Morpeth is known for its natural beauty, rich history and as a gateway to all that Northumberland has to offer. If you like shopping, Morpeth is a dream destination. The highstreet is located just 150 yards from the development and you’ll find all your favourite, well known brands and labels, as well as a few local shops for unique gifts and treasures. You can’t miss Rutherfords, an old-fashioned department store that has been trading since 1846. Morpeth is more than just clothes shopping though as there’s an abundance of cafes, pubs and restaurants along with a bustling weekly market every Wednesday, as well as the Morpeth Farmers Market on the first Saturday of the month. Pick up fresh produce from local farmers, as well as handmade arts and crafts. There is a Morrison's Super Market and a Lidl just a third of a mile away and a new leisure centre (opened in 2023) just 0.2 miles away . Bus stops are located outside the development and Morpeth Train Station is located half a mile away.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, . There are two storage cupboards in the hall, one of which is an invaluable utility room, with washer/dryer, which is also used as a spacious storage cupboard with shelving. Doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and shower room.

Lounge - A spacious room with juliet balcony and south westerly aspect. The lounge has ample space for dining, and a feature electric fire adds a nice focal point to the room. There are TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, ample raised electric power sockets and fitted carpet. A partially glazed door leads into the separate kitchen. Apartment security door entry system with intercom and 24-hour emergency button.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of cream, high gloss, low and eye level units and drawers with a complimenting work surface over; Stainless steel sink and drainer with mono lever tap beneath a window. Appliances include a built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood over, fridge, freeze. Tiled flooring, under pelmet lighting and ceiling spotlight.

Bedroom One - Generous sized double bedroom with door to walk in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails. Two ceiling lights, TV and telephone points, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Bedroom Two - Another generous bedroom. TV and telephone point, raised power points and fitted carpet.

Shower Room - Comprising of a walk-in shower cubicle with adjustable showerhead, glass door and hand rail. WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit with storage and wash hand basin with illuminated mirror and shaver point above. Electric heated towel rail, central ceiling light, partially tiled walls and tiled floor and emergency pull-cord.

Car Parking - This property comes with a parking space.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • House Manager
• 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. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £3,530.53 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2025)

Leasehold Information - Lease Length: 999 years from 2017
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun-32
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that the new resident/s are to meet the age requirement of 60+.

Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage