Kennet Court, Wokingham

PROPERTY DETAILS Offered to the market with no onward chain, this two double bedroom bungalow is light and spacious throughout. The property has seen many improvements in recent times including new carpets and new UPVC A+ windows installed in 2020 and a new Worcester Bosch boiler and hot water tank installed in 2023.

The kitchen is modern and fully fitted, with standing height oven, electric hob and plenty of storage. This and the large reception room are divided by a sliding door, with views to the front and back and sliding glass doors to the private rear garden and patio. Both bedrooms are spacious doubles and fitted with floor to ceiling built in wardrobes, the one in the main bedroom benefitting from mirrored doors. The wet room is ideal for all residents and can accommodate those with mobility issues if needed.

Kennet Court is a sought after development exclusively for the over 55s and provides a wide array of services to residents including 24 hour on site support. The main building hosts a thriving social community and residents can enjoy an active social calendar including afternoon tea, weekly activities such as games and films, monthly outings and booked entertainment. Wokingham also offers numerous clubs such as U3A and amenities such as golf courses and leisure centres.

The property is fitted with emergency pull cords and pendants, should urgent assistance be required and the service charge includes weekly internal cleaning of your property provided by the management company.  

ABOUT KENNET COURT Kennet Court offers significant benefits over other retirement properties in the Wokingham area - such as the onsite dining room and 24-hour support provided by permanent staff members. It is not a care home but care can be arranged privately and this enables residents to stay in their own homes before considering nursing homes - this might help with planning for the future as well as being a great comfort to their families. Some residents are local and have downsized but can still continue their existing local activities. Others have moved into Kennet Court to be nearer to family or friends in the area.

Located in the market town of Wokingham, Berkshire, the Court is surrounded by great amenities such as the Acorn Centre café, supermarket, GP surgery and access to public transport into Wokingham town centre. With weekly activities, monthly outings and regular entertainment bookings, community spirit truly lies at the heart of Kennet Court. The Court, with 24 hour on-site staff, has many facilities including owners' lounge, on-site dining, guest suite, landscaped gardens and owners' parking.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help.

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 DETAILS Tenure - Leasehold
Lease Length - 87 years remaining, with potential to extend to 999 years. Please ask for more details
Service Charge - £785.97 per month. Please ask for a full list on what this provides.

References to the Tenure of a Property and additional costs are based on information supplied by the Seller. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.