2 Bed Apartment For Sale

A larger than average and beautifully appointed top floor retirement apartment, conveniently situated in prime, central Newbury.

Description:
Avonbank Lodge is a development of 59 one and two bedroom retirement apartments centrally located in the heart of Newbury, close to local shops and amenities. The development has an Owner's Lounge with Coffee Bar, Guest Suite, 24 hour Careline system, Lift to all floors and a Lodge Manager.

Avonbank Lodge is a luxurious retirement complex built by award winning specialists 'Churchill' who specialise in Independent living which offers active, safe and secure lifestyle situated in the heart of Newbury town centre. The accommodation is very light and airy and comprises a lovely communal reception area with concierge and kitchenette. This second floor private apartment is one of the largest in the building and consists of a large hallway, substantial living room with a Juliet balcony, stunning fitted shutters and Karndean flooring which runs through the whole of the property other than the bathrooms. The kitchen offers a range of eye and base level units with work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in waist height oven, 4 ring ceramic electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. There are 2 double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, and a bathroom which has a bath with shower over, a wc and a wash hand basin with vanity unit.

Avonbank Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55. Each Apartment is completely self-contained with its own front door, providing you with privacy and peace and quiet when you want it. When you fancy some company, you’ll find the Owners’ Lounge a popular and relaxed place to meet.

Outside:
The property offers well maintained communal gardens and resident’s car parking.

Tenure:
Leasehold - 125 years commencing 2017

Services:
Service Charge: £4,625.60 per annum. Collected by Millstream Management every 6 months
Ground rent: £886.89 per annum. Collected by Millstream Management every 6 months

The Lodge and the apartment are heated by a communal Air Source Heating. The costs for the heating are included in the service charges.

Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, air source heating, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.

Local Authority: West Berkshire Council

Council Tax: Band C