Description
Cross Penny Court is a beautifully presented development of 56 one and two bedroom apartments built for over 70’s with the benefit of care assistance through the onsite provider. In addition to the apartment the residents can enjoy the lovely communal garden, the homeowners lounge, restaurant which is open daily for lunch, function room that is available to all homeowners and is available for private hire, guest suite that is available for visiting relatives or friends – a charge is payable for its use. There is a free on site laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers as well as an on site silver service subsidised restaurant Also a possible parking space if available and the reassurance of the intercom and alarm system with call points in the apartment and via a pendant, if used will enable voice contact with the Estate Management Team who can provide assistance.Assisted living is for those able to enjoy independent living but want life to be a bit easier and the reassurance of 24 hours a day assistance from on call staff in case of emergency. Additional personal care packages are also available on site. The accommodation consists of an electric remote-controlled front door leading into the development with intercom and access panel. Each apartment then has its own front door. From this leading into the apartment a cupboard off the hall houses the electric boiler that runs the underfloor central heating and hot water. The spacious sitting/dining room benefits from a double-glazed window to the side with super views towards the Abbey Gardens. Kitchen which is fully fitted with a range of base and eye level units complemented by built in appliances and window with views towards the Abbey Gardens. There are two bedrooms, both affording lovely views and fitted wardrobes. A large bath/shower wet room completes the immaculately presented accommodation.

Outside
Communal Gardens, gated parking with visitor spaces to the front, Thingoe House entrance on Northgate Street.

Location
The town, the centre of which is within easy walking distance, offers an excellent range of amenities with extensive shopping facilities and a good range of leisure facilities including health clubs, swimming pools and golf clubs. The town also benefits from a twice weekly market, a superb range of cafes, restaurants and pubs (being the home of the Green King brewery) the Theatre Royal and the wonderful Abbey Gardens, ruins and the Cathedral.

The University City of Cambridge is approximately 28 miles away and offers unrivalled further education opportunities and excellent shopping and amenity facilities. There is also good access to the A14, A11 (M11) and the railway station at Bury St Edmunds offers a link to mainline services to London’s Liverpool Street and King’s Cross.

Directions
From the town centre and Angel Hill, proceed straight across the traffic lights and take the next left into Cotton Lane, where the entrance to Cross Penny Court, will be found on the left hand side.

Services
Services Mains water, drainage & electricity. Electric under floor heating. Council Tax Band C.

Agent's note
Tenure Leasehold - The property is leasehold with a term of 125 years, which commenced in 2014. The current ground rent, which is payable in two 6 monthly instalments, is £510 per annum.

The service charge, which covers items such as the upkeep of the fabric of the building, buildings insurance (not contents cover), public liability insurance, estate management team assistance, an hours weekly apartment domestic help allocation (more by arrangement) and the sewage and water costs, is currently set at around £808 per calendar month. A car parking space may be available for £250 per annum.

Home owners are also permitted, subject to permission from the management company to keep a pet dog, cat or caged bird. As a condition prior to purchase, a new homeowner will be required to meet the developments estate manager to ensure they comply with the independent living and age criteria.

Agent's note
The measurements are approximate and maximum due to the irregular shapes of some of the rooms and should not be relied upon.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01284 700018 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Energy Performance Certificate
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