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WELL SITUATED 1 BED SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT which was built by McCarthy & Stone in 2013. Marden Court has been purposely built for retirement living for those over 60, there is a lift, communal lounge alongside a variety of features and extras. NO UPPER CHAIN.

WELL SITUATED 1 BEDROOMED SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT which was built by McCarthy & Stone in 2013. Marden Court has been purposely built for retirement living for those over 60, the development consists of a variety of 1 and 2 bedroomed apartments over 3 floors benefiting from a block manager, communal residents lounge, guest suite, laundry room, lift to upper floors, landscaped gardens which surround the block, car parking for permit holders, guest parking and 24 hour emergency call systems. This apartment has the advantage of uPVC double glazing, underfloor heating, oak internal doors with chrome fitments, living room with ‘Juliet’ balcony off providing a sunny aspect, fitted kitchen, wet room and bedroom with fitted wardrobes.

This development is named after the nearby Marden Quarry which offers pleasant nature walks, the block is situated in a convenient location within walking distance of Whitley Bay Town Centre, Morrisons Supermarket and the local amenities which surround on Whitley Road and Park View providing a wide variety of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There is easy access to both Monkseaton and Whitley Bay Metro stations as well as local buses. A little further afield is the beach, sea front, Whitley Bay Playhouse and Spanish City to name a few.

ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL:  residents lounge, laundry room – washing machines & tumble dryers, Guest suite and lift to upper floors.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR:

HALL: large airing/store cupboard housing hot water cylinder and security entry phone system.

LOUNGE: 22’ 8” x 12’ 5” (maximum overall L shaped measurement), plus large walk-in store cupboard/ study-office area, uPVC double glazed door & side windows with ‘Juliet’ balcony, media wall point and door to kitchen.

KITCHEN: 7’ 9” x 7’ 0”, fitted wall & floor units, tiled floor, part tiled walls, ‘Hotpoint’ oven, integrated fridge freezer, electric oven with stainless steel illuminated extractor hood above, stainless steel sink & drainer with mixer tap, uPVC double glazed window with open sunny south aspect & roller blind.

BEDROOM: 14’ 10” x 11’ 11” plus fitted wardrobe with mirrored doors and uPVC double glazed window.

WET ROOM: fully tiled walls & floor, low level WC, washbasin with storage, shower area with screen and mixer shower, extractor fan, emergency pull chord, and heated towel radiator.

EXTERNALLY:

GARDENS: communal gardens and car park.

SERVICE CHARGE: There is a service charge which includes: house manager, cleaning of communal windows, water rates for communal areas and apartments, underfloor heating, 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 and buildings insurance.

The service charge does not cover external costs such as council tax, electricity, contents insurance etc. We understand the service charge to be £319.23 per month.

CAR PARKING PERMIT SCHEME: Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

TENURE: Leasehold: 125 years from 2013. Ground rent: £425 per annum. Paid in 2 (£212.50)  instalments in advance on 1st April and 1st October. Ground rent review: Jan 2028. Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Council Tax Band: B

Marden Court,
Grosvenor Drive,
NE26 2JB floorplan

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