Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

Set within a well maintained development, this attractive, over 60's, one bedroom apartment enjoys an elevated position with far reaching views across the rooftops of Woodbridge towards the iconic Sutton Hoo. The outlook combined with its upper floor setting, creates a wonderful sense of calm, privacy and security.

Clarkson Court was built by McCarthy & Stone for the over 60's in 2008. The complex is accessed by a secure entry system, with stairs and a lift to all floors. This apartment is located on the second floor.

Clarkson Court offers excellent communal spaces with a laundry, refuse and two lounges which hold regular events such as coffee mornings and chair yoga for residents. The outside Clarkson Court has landscaped gardens for the residents use. There is also various parking for both residents and visitors.

This apartment is located on the second floor. Perfectly suited to those seeking a comfortable, low maintenance home in a welcoming community, this appealing apartment combines tranquil living with easy access to Woodbridge's shops, riverside walks and local amenities and is only steps away from the highly praised Framfield Surgeries.

The light filled living and dining room forms the heart of the home, with multiple front-facing windows drawing in natural light throughout the day - an ideal space for relaxing with a book, entertaining friends, or simply enjoying the changing seasons from above. The electric fireplace with stone effect hearth adds warmth and character during the cooler months. The hall, bedroom and sitting room are all served by electric radiators.

A fitted kitchen offers a good range of both wall and base cabinets, and includes a fridge-freezer and slimline dishwasher - ideal for easy, everyday living. A set of slim double doors separate the kitchen from the living/dining room.

The generously sized bedroom is thoughtfully laid out, featuring built-in wardrobes, a pleasant alcove perfect for a home workspace or reading chair, and loft access offering practical additional storage.

The fully tiled bathroom provides a soothing retreat, complete with bath with shower overhead, w/c, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath and a heated towel rail.

The hall cupboard provides a hot water cylinder, shelving for linen and space for household appliances, such as a hoover and/or ironing board.

The development itself promotes a friendly and sociable lifestyle. In addition there is a comfortable guest suite for visiting friends or family.


Location

Woodbridge, previously voted the best place to live in Suffolk, is a popular market town located on the west bank of the River Deben and it provides a wide array of facilities including independent retailers trading alongside the national names, a swimming pool and leisure centre which has recently been refurbished, a cinema and the library. Clarkson Court is close to a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy. There are local taxi services and a railway station which runs to Ipswich, with link to London Liverpool Street and to Lowestoft.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - C
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure – Leasehold - 125 year lease from 2008.
Annual ground rent - approx. £365.41 twice yearly
Annual service charge - approx. £224.28 monthly
EPC rating – TBC

The service charge includes among other elements, House Manager, employed by McCarthy & Stone (M&S) Management Services, office costs, communal heating and lighting. Cost of Care line (Tunstall First Responder) control centre monitoring, Insurance of building & contents in shared areas, water and sewerage charges, external window cleaning, upkeep of garden and grounds, servicing of lifts, decorating fund for communal areas, maintenance of communal areas, communal lounge, laundry room, waste disposal room and corridors. To occupy an apartment within the McCarthy & Stone development a resident must be aged 60 or above, capable of independent living, and a confidential application form must be completed and an interview undertaken with the resident manager. There are exceptions made if at least one purchaser is of the correct age, the other can be 55 or above. Any intending viewers or purchasers are advised of the following: An EWS1 form (External Wall Survey) may be recommended for certain apartment buildings dependent on issues such as the height of the structure, the positioning of balconies and composition of any external cladding. Fenn Wright have not undertaken any such assessment in respect of this particular property and this note has been added to all flats being offered for sale throughout our business as appropriate general guidance. We recommend that potential purchasers seek advice from their solicitor and an independent Chartered Surveyor before committing to a purchase.