1 bed apartment for sale in Top Lane, York

Built in 2015, this beautiful, McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment is located within the sought-after village of Copmanthorpe, with easy access to local amenities and just a few miles from the city centre.

Boasting a spacious lounge, modern kitchen and bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, this apartment is ideal for those wishing to downsize to a low maintenance and secure property. With an on-site House Manager Monday through to Friday (during the hours 8.30am-1.30pm) and communal lounge and gardens, the apartment also features the luxury of electric underfloor heating.

Approached via the gated car park and with access through the secure, main entrance door, the well-maintained communal hallways lead to the nicely tucked away position where the property can be found. The apartments are all built with the residents in mind and feature carefully considered fixtures and fittings such as wider doorways with attractive internal doors, illuminated light switches and triple glazed windows. The development also benefits from a rubbish chute from the ground floor, removing the inconvenience of carrying household rubbish outside.

The front entrance door leads into the wider than average hallway, which features a walk-in storage cupboard with water tank, entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord system.

As with the rest of the apartment, the lounge is nicely decorated in neutral tones with a feature wall. Double doors bring the outside in and open to a secure private patio area – perfect for summer evenings. Ample space is provided for a range of reception furniture and allows for a lounge with dining area if desired.

From the lounge, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of timber effect wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces over. Integral appliances include an eye level oven and grill, electric hob with extractor hood over, a fridge freezer and washer dryer. Space is provided for a freestanding microwave and a stainless steel sink unit and drainer is situated beneath a window.

The bedroom is a good sized double room with a large walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging rails, shelving, carpet and light. A window is situated to the rear aspect with views over the A64 to Pike Hills Golf Club.

The spacious shower room is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising: a large walk-in shower with glass screen and handrail, a wash hand basin set on a vanity unit with storage and a low-level WC. The walls are fully tiled with a mosaic border with a large mirror with light and shaving point fitted above the hand basin. An eye level, wall mounted heated towel rail is also fitted.

Smithson Court benefits from a spacious residents’ lounge with kitchen area and an array of books and games and a TV. A guest suite is also provided, subject to availability, for visitors from afar to book for an overnight stay.

Externally, the development stands in beautifully maintained grounds with an array of plants and shrub borders and beds, and a spacious, communal courtyard with seating area. Additional entrance doors can be found from the car park, for ease, and to the rear of the building.

Parking:
The car park provides allocated parking on a permit scheme which is available on a first come first served basis, at a cost of £250 per annum and should be discussed with the management company at the point of purchase. Day to day visitor parking spaces are available, again on a first come, first served basis. A purpose-built facility is also provided for storing electric mobility scooters, with the benefit of charging points.

Location:
Smithson Court is located on the edge of the village of Copmanthorpe, with a frequent bus service stopping just a few meters away from the gates. The village boasts an array of local amenities including a Post Office, doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacy, hairdressers and takeaways, alongside a range of shops. It is also home to a popular Indian restaurant, tearoom and public house, The Royal Oak. The village also benefits from a thriving community scene with a variety of classes and activities at the recreation centre, village hall and WI.

Smithson Court is a leasehold property. The current leasehold is for 125 years from 1st January 2015.

The Landlord for the leasehold and the managing agent is McCarthy & Stone.

The current annual ground rent payable is £425. Ground rent is payable every six months at a cost of £212.50.

The current annual service charge is £3,352.56 and is paid on the first of every month at a cost of £279.38. Annual building insurance and water rates are included in the annual service charge, however, contents insurance and other outgoings, such as council tax payments and electricity etc must be arranged and funded by owners separately.

The service charge includes, although is not limited to, the electricity and power to communal areas, the 24-hour emergency call system, upkeep of the grounds, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas.

A 1% fee of the total resale price is payable, upon the sale of the property for the development's contingency reserve.