Carysfort Close, Elton, Peterborough

Retire in style to Carysfort Close

An attractive two-bedroom, mid-terrace cottage overlooking landscaped courtyard gardens, with an adjacent garage and private, south facing, patio garden. The property is located on a purpose-built retirement development for the over 60s. Management services are provided by Cognatum Estates, a not-for-profit organisation and one of the UK's leading companies in retirement housing. The current owner has carried out a number of upgrades.Situated opposite the 13th-Century church of All Saints, Carysfort Close has wonderful views over parkland belonging to the Elton Estate. The setting is wholly rural, with all 17 properties built in local limestone around two courtyards next to a former ironworks, now housing some of the earliest agricultural machinery. There are also allotments available on the estate for keen gardeners.It is an easy walk to Elton village centre, with a post office, general store and an excellent fish restaurant. There are also two public houses and a garden centre. A large part of the village is owned by the Elton Estate which has 3,800 acres of unspoiled parkland, of which the Jacobean-era Elton Hall and its magnificent gardens are the centrepiece. For a greater choice of shops, Oundle is only a 10-minute drive, and of course the busy medieval town of Peterborough offers a number of shops, museums and historic buildings in addition to its beautiful Norman cathedral. The surrounding countryside can be easily enjoyed either on foot or by car, or from the vantage point of a steam train along the heritage line that runs from Nene Valley Station along to the Northamptonshire border.Cognatum Estates Limited maintains, repairs and insures all the buildings, arranges the window cleaning and refuse collection and tends to the gardens and grounds thereby freeing owners and residents from these responsibilities. There is a guest suite for use by visiting family and friends and a minibus is available for shopping and other trips. Resident Estate Managers make this an ideal 'Lock Up & Leave' property and are on hand to provide support and help when needed. The cost of providing these services is shared equally between all properties.150 year lease (from 2007), no ground rent and 60+ age covenant. For viewings please contact the Estate Manager