Bygate Court, Chapel Lane, Whitley Bay NE25 8AB

A beautifully bright one bedroom SOUTH FACING apartment on the GROUND FLOOR WITH A PATIO AREA.
Bygate Court is a McCarthy Stone retirement living development with communal lounge and visiting house manager.
**Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information**

Summary - Bygate Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 38 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply).
Bygate Court is situated in an enviable location of Monkseaton, a village on the North East coast of Tyneside. Monkseaton offers a selection of shops along its Front Street, including a bakers,; chemist and Newsagent. The nearest bus stop is 60 metres from the development and provides regular bus services running along Front Street in Monkseaton to Whitley Bay and surrounding areas. The local Metro station is less than 500 metres from Bygate Court providing travel connections to areas within the Tyne & Wear region, including stops at Gateshead, Newcastle & Sunderland as well the smaller towns in and around the region.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge - A bright and spacious south facing lounge with French door leading onto a patio area large enough to house a bistro set with garden beyond. The room provides ample space for dining and has a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights and raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Modern fully fitted kitchen with wall and base units and roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits below the south facing window with blind. Built-in waist height oven and four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood. Integrated fridge, freezer and free-standing washer-dryer. Ceiling and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom One - A generously sized south facing bedroom with door leading to a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV and phone point, ceiling light and raised height power sockets.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower with glass screen and support rail, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Service Charge - • 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £3,427.19 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2026).

Leasehold Information - Lease length: 125 Years from 2012
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 2027

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

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant.

• Full Fibre & Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage