Property for sale in Stafford ST19, 1 Bedroom

A spacious second floor apartment with lift access within this sheltered community in the centre of Penkridge. The Pencric complex is luxuriously fitted and offers a restaurant, gym and hairdressers as well as a 24 hour call system. There is a guest room available for visitors and the buildings are set in pleasantly landscaped grounds.

Accommodation

Panelled entrance door to

Entrance Hall

Panelled doors to lounge, bedroom and shower room, shelved store cupboard and larger cupboard with central heating control, emergency call system and intercom

Lounge (16' 1'' x 15' 0'' (4.91m x 4.56m))

UPVC double glazed french windows to balcony overlooking the gardens, further window, two radiators, wide arch to the

Kitchen (10' 2''max x 9' 5'' max (3.10m x 2.88m) irregular shape)

Attractively fitted with a range of light oak effect base units, drawer pack, matching wall cupboards and tall store cupboard, preparation surfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset four ring ceramic hob with chimney style light/extractor over, built-in eye level oven/grill, plumbing and space for slimline dishwasher, automatic washing machine, fridge/freezer, kickspace heater, small UPVC double glazed window to corridor, ceramic floor tiles

Bedroom (16' 2'' max x 12' 0'' max (4.92m max x 3.67m max))

Tall UPVC double glazed window, radiator, TV aerial point

Shower Room

A most attractively fitted wet room with cantilever w.C. And hand basin with concealed plumbing and tiled vanity surface, wide shower area with matte tiled walls and Twyford shower, ceramic floor tiles, towel rail/radiator, underfloor heating

Outside

Pencric is approached from Tildesley Close off Vale Gardens and has its own car park. The grounds are attractively maintained with seats and paths suitable for wheelchair users. No. 72 has its own balcony with space for chairs and a table. The grounds are maintained by the Landlord. Entrance to the hallway is protected by a fob and the apartment has an intercom system so visitors can have access.

Tenure

75% interest in a Shared Ownership Lease for 99 years with a commencement date of 1st January 2014. No Ground Rent is charged.

Outgoings

Living at Pencric ensures security and gives peace of mind because there is always someone at the end of a call button. It also provides a social life and "health and wellbeing" through gym membership, social areas, restaurant and bar, roof terrace and gardens. No more problems of running your own property, calling in gardeners, window cleaners etc. No more turning down the heating in case the bills are too high. Payment is made by each resident towards items included in the Care Plus Wellbeing charge, heating, lighting and cleaning of communal areas, lift and garden maintenance and night security. This amounts to £566.51 per month at the current time. Please note heat and hot water are included within the service charge.

Eligibility Criteria

The retirement apartment at Pencric is administered by South Staffordshire Housing Association and any purchaser must be able to meet the following eligibility criteria:
You must be at least 55 years of age.
You must have a sale agreed on your own property.
(This Local Connection Criteria can be flexible so call Bagshaws on to discuss)
You will need to be approved by Orbit Help to Buy in order to purchase within this shared ownership scheme.
You will need to provide ssha Careplus with your id and all financial information before being accepted into the scheme, as a maximum earnings limit is applicable.