The apartment is beautifully located looking out towards a vista of trees, Derby Rowing Club, and the noted Handyside Bridge Heritage Walk crossing the River Derwent into Chester Green together with a pathway leading to Darley Park. All windows in the apartment enjoy these fabulous views.
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase an apartment which benefits from a prime aspect in this modern architect design extra care Derby Homes Managed development which is suitable for the over 55's and persons requiring assisted living facilities to accommodate individual mobility issues. The apartment is located on the second floor with lift access.
Briefly the accommodation comprises Large Entrance Hall with ample room if necessary to manoeuvre mobility equipment, extra width doors leading to the open plan Living and Kitchen areas, also to the second bedroom, the main bedroom and the wet room. There is also ensuite access to the wet room from the main bedroom. All living areas are fully carpeted. The apartment is leasehold and purchased on the basis of a 75% shared ownership, the remaining 25% being ownedby Derby Homes. No rent is payable for the shared portion.
The on site facilities provided by Derby Homes include a day time restaurant, laundry room with several washing machines and tumble dryers. Therapy Room, Scooter storage and charging room, communal lounge area with organised activities, a courtyard garden, relaxation area, and car park.
The current monthly service charge payable to Derby Homes is £494.78 per calendar month for which full maintenance of the common areas and facilities is included. Underfloor heating throughout, secure access to the residential areas, utility charge and water charges. We advise however that these charges are clarified with a legal advisor. The electricity charge paid privately by the owner is currently £46 per month and there is a transferrable broadband connection.
Derby Homes have appointed a specialist on site care company to provide varying levels of care to owners. There is a basic mandatory "piece of mind" charge to all owners currently £30.42p per week in common with all similar extra care developments of Derby Homes. This payment covers the installation and maintenance of the fixed pullcords and intercom alarm system within the apartments and the personal alarms worn by owners and the provision of carers 24/7 to respond to assistance and alarm calls.
The care provider will also provide flexible personalised care as required by arrangement (charges apply)
ENTRANCE HALL: 13'2" x 9'2" (4.023m x 2.819m)
A spacious reception area with excellent manouverability for a wheel chair,storage cupboard.
OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN AREA: 25'1" x 8'5" (7.647m x 2.569m)
LOUNGE AREA: Having twin full height double glazed windows to front with views as described.
KITCHEN AREA: Having range of wall, base and drawer units incorporating ample food preparation surfaces, double bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer, built in electric oven, electric hob with cooker hood over, plumbing for automatic washing machine, or dishwasher, space for fridge freezer.
BEDROOM ONE: 15'4" x 10'2" (4.676m x 3.113m)
Having double glazed window with views as described and door leading to en-suite wet room.
BEDROOM TWO: 10'4" x 7'10" (3.149m x 2.406m)
Having double glazed window with views as described.
SPACIOUS WET ROOM: 9'5" x 8'10" (2.873m x 2.712m)
Having three piece suite comprising of shower, wash basin, w.c. with useful access to bedroom one and the hallway.
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