Cardamom Street, Biggleswade, SG18

The property briefly comprises of an open-plan living/ dining area with opening to kitchen. Modern kitchen with integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, eye-level oven, and four-ring hob. Accessible from both the bedroom and hallway is a modern shower room. Two bedrooms both with large windows allowing lots of natural light. Two generous storage cupboards—one with washing machine. Externally is a private terrace with a peaceful view overlooking the communal gardens.

Step Inside Chamomile Gardens:

Consisting of 93 one and two bedroom apartments, Chamomile Gardens is a thoughtfully designed development for those over the age of 55. Residents have use of the communal lounge and landscaped gardens, cinema room, craft room and laundry room. On-site facilities include a convenience store, hairdressers, barber shop and osteopath services.

Chamomile Gardens offers a range of activities for everyone, no matter your age or any assistance you may require! With an on-site care team available 24/7, you can enjoy the amenities knowing help is never too far away.

About the Area:

For those that enjoy playing golf, the John O 'Gaunt golf club is only a 6-minute drive away. The Green Wheel provides lovely walking and cycling routes to enjoy. The Saxon Pool and Leisure centre is only a 5-minute walk away providing a range of fitness classes and membership options. Across the road, the ‘Saxon Centre’ provides an array of shops including a pharmacy, gift shop and Co-op Local.

Biggleswade town centre and mainline train station are also only 1 mile away, approximately 20 minutes on foot using various cut-throughs and footpaths. The town centre has a large range of shops, pubs and restaurants, offering something for everyone. Biggleswade mainline train station has services into London Kings Cross, St Pancras with the quickest journey time being only 23 minutes.

Local schools are within walking distance, along with the large A1 retail park with high street stores such as Next, Marks & Spencer and Boots.

For those who like the country...

Step Outside:

The communal grounds provide an abundance of planters and shrubs along with beautiful manicured lawns. Plenty of outdoor seating is available for residents to enjoy, when the British weather allows! The shared car park provides ample space for residents and visitor parking along with electric car charging points.

Agents Notes:

Draft particulars yet to be approved by the vendor and may be subject to change.

Option to purchase at 100% - Market value £282,000

Option to purchase at 65% - £183,300
Rent on remaining 35% £246.34pcm
Service charges: £393.83 monthly / £ 4725.96 Annually

For shared ownership sales, prior to instructing solicitors, a £250 (non-refundable) reservation deposit is required to be paid upon official acceptance of an applicant to Amplius. This will be credited to the rent account upon completion of the sale.

Eligibility Criteria:

In order to purchase the property all residents must be accepted onto the Bedfordshire Housing Register.

Once an offer is agreed, all buyers will be required to attend a meeting with the Housing Association, Amplius, in order to assess their current and future care needs. Sometimes a Care Act Assessment is required if potential residents have complex care needs.

What’s covered in the service charge?

- Building Insurance
- Cleaning of all communal areas
- Communal heating, lighting and maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Laundry room (3 x industrial tumble driers and 3 x industrial washing machines)
- Use of the Spa bathroom facilities
- Use of the Cinema room, Hair Salon, Café/Bistro, Guest suite and convenience store.
- Annual Heat Interface Unit Servicing for heating and hot water
(but not repairs)
- Personal alarm system and in flat calling / help system
- Daily well-being check via system with 24/7 care staff in case of emergency
- Handyman to assist with small tasks
- Residents can also access the support of a team member who will ensure they are receiving maximum funding E.g. attendance allowance, council tax rebates etc

Material Information:

We are advised by the seller/landlord/tenant of the following information in good faith but its accuracy is not guaranteed and you should make your own investigations before committing to a sale or letting.

Please note in terms of mobile/phone reception, this is the view of the seller/landlord/tenant based on their current provider.

Water: Mains supply
Electric: Mains supply
Drainage: Mains supply
Flood risk: No
Mobile/Phone: OK
Internet: high-speed internet & digital landline telephone connectivity in apartment
Tenure: Leasehold
Council Tax Band: B
Council tax payable: £1919.86
Length of lease: 986 years remaining
Rent payable on remaining 35%: £ 246.34 per month
Service charge Details: £393.83 monthly / £ 4725.96 Annually

For further material information please contact the office marketing this property.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML):

It is a legal requirement that all purchasers comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations. As such, once a purchase has been agreed subject to contract, the purchaser/s will be required to undertake an AML and financial sanctions check carried out by our third party provider at a cost of £66 inclusive of VAT per property, payable by the applicant/s.