Kennet Court, Wokingham, RG41

This attractive first floor apartment comprises large living room, bedroom, spare room, kitchen and bathroom. The main bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. The spare room has built-in shelving/hanging space - and the guest suite is conveniently next door! The kitchen has ample storage with integrated washer/dryer and fridge/freezer.

The bathroom has recently been updated with a new shower and wet room flooring. It has the advantage of natural light and ventilation from an outside window as well as light from an internal window. Kennet Court's double glazing was replaced throughout in 2023 and this apartment has the additional benefit of energy-saving solar glass.

Kennet Court is a well-maintained, purpose-built, sheltered housing complex located in the outskirts of Wokingham. It provides independent living for the over-55's in flats and bungalows with communal areas and it is within walking distance of a GP, supermarket and bus route. Kennet Court offers significant benefits over other local retirement properties, including the kitchen/dining room which provides daily lunches (if required) and the security of 24-hour on-site support provided by permanent members of staff.

Residents can enjoy an active social calendar including afternoon tea, games, films, outings and entertainment. Wokingham itself has a thriving town centre and also offers numerous clubs such as U3A and amenities such as golf courses, leisure centres and the library. Residents have often downsized within the area but can still continue their existing local activities.

Kennet Court is not a care home but care can be arranged privately, helping residents to stay here longer before having to consider an onward move to a nursing home. This might help with planning for the future as well as being a great comfort to a resident's family/friends.

There is a monthly service charge but a significant proportion of this relates to the usual costs for a residential property, such as building insurance and property maintenance (eg gardening and domestic help/cleaning). Many purchasers are eligible for the Attendance Allowance, which is neither means-tested nor taxable, and advice on this subject is available to anyone making an enquiry.

This property has an extended lease with no ground rent. The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager.