Flat for sale in Birch Place, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne RG45

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented ex-show one bedroom second floor apartment. It's position within this award winning Retirement Living plus development is an absolute must have. Located in Crowthorne, this age exclusive over 70's development has a range of lifestyle features.

Summary

Birch Place is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. The apartment comprises of a fully fitted kitchen, fitted and tiled shower room, a spacious bedroom and living room plus a 24 hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a Club lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room, a wellbeing suite and landscaped gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and a bistro restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom, shower room and throughout the development as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Birch Place with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Situated in one of the most affluent areas in Berkshire, Crowthorne is a peaceful and picturesque village with plenty to offer retirees. Birch Place is in close proximity to the town centre that has the perfect mix of high street and independent shopping as well as a selection of coffee shops and restaurants. The town centre also benefits from a Lidl and Co-operative, providing you with local amenities for your every day needs. Dinton Pastures Country Park is ideal for leisurely walks with acres of tranquil woodland.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spyhole and letter box leads to the spacious entrance hall, the 24 hour emergency response system is wall mounted. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

A well presented and spacious living room with a southerly aspect providing plenty of natural daylight. Ceiling light point, raised power points. TV & telephone points. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern kitchen with an excellent range of high gloss cupboard doors, drawers and coordinating work surfaces. The stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap sits beneath an electrically operated window, allowing plenty of natural light.

There are integrated neff appliances including fridge/freezer, ceramic hob with a stainless steel cooker hood and opaque glass splash back, a mid height electric oven with microwave above. Contemporary ceiling lights and plinth lighting. Tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Bedroom

A large double bedroom with door to walk-in wardrobe fitted with drawers, shelving and rails. TV and phone point and ceiling lights. Window with a westerly aspect.

Shower Room

Modern shower room fitted with; close coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with fitted furniture surround including storage below, illuminated mirror cabinet with integrated shaver point and down lights over, walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower. Fully tiled walls and wet room slip resistant flooring, electric heated towel rail, grab rails, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager.

Service Charge: £10,451.86 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2025)

Leasehold

Lease Length: 999 years from January 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review date: January 2033

Car Parking

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, . Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.

Additional Information & Services

• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage