1 bed flat for sale

Cranberry Court, Kempley Close, Hampton, Peterborough PE7

Superbly presented second floor retirement west and garden facing apartment with allocated parking. Spacious living room with access to a walk-out balcony via French Doors. Modern kitchen with integrated appliances, double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and contemporary shower room. The development offers excellent communal facilities including landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place.

~ part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available ~

The Apartment

This lovely sunny one bedroom second floor apartment is presented in an 'as new' condition. There is a westerly aspect walk-out balcony which overlooks the communal gardens, perfectly positioned for watching the sunset. The apartment comes with an allocated parking space in the private car park. The apartment is designed to be energy efficient and fitted throughout with electric storage heaters and an air extraction system. Access is by lift or stairs.

The Development

Cranberry Court was designed and built by McCarthy & Stone specifically for independent retirement living for the over 60's. Opened in 2018 the development consists of 45 one and two bedroom self-contained apartments, which won a silver Eastern Region Housing for Older People Award 2019.
Cranberry Court has a guest suite (for visiting relatives or friends), mobility scooter storage/charging room. The dedicated House Manager is on site during their working hours to take care of the runnng of the development. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the covers the costs of all external maintenance, gardeining and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems, as well as cleaning and energy costs of the Home Owners lounge and other communal areas.
For your peace of mind the development has a secure camera door entry and Tunstall 24-hour emergency call system throughout. The Home Owners lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family.
It is a condition of the purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Hampton is an ideal place to downsize and enjoy a comfortable retirement, a growing township a few miles to the south of the historic cathedral city of Peterborough. Footpaths wind around the beautiful green spaces and lakes that surround the new-build homes. It is a short walk to local conveniences shops including a Co-op, and an Aldi. Serpentine Green is only 450m away, containing 35 shops including Tesco Extra, Boots, M&S Simply Food, Costa Coffee and a food hall, there is also a library, healthcare centre, and a hairdresser’s.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall from where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response and remote door entry system is accessible. Illuminated light switches, electric heater, smoke detector, and ceiling spotlights are included. From the hallway, doors lead to the living room, bedroom, shower room and large storage/utility cupboard with a washer/dryer.

Living Room

The spacious living room has ample space for lounge furniture and a dining table. A full height window and door lead to a walk-out balcony overlooking the communal gardens and skyscape beyond. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling light fittings, fitted carpets, curtains and electric heater. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

From the double glazed kitchen window there is a view over the immaculately maintained communal gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of sleek cream high gloss fronted wall, pan drawers and base units, with roll top work surfaces over with upstand. Built in oven with space above for a microwave. There is over counter lighting, a four ring Bosch electric hob with a glass splash back and extractor hood over. Integrated Fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Stainless steel sink unit with Chrome mixer tap. Neutrally tiled floor and ceiling spot lights.

Bedroom

A generously sized double bedroom with a double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. There are TV and telephone points, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets for convenience and wall mounted electric heater. Door leading to a spacious walk-in wardrobe fitted with hanging rails and shelving with ample room for clothes and shoe storage.

Shower Room

Fully fitted modern suite comprising a low level walk-in shower with screen and chrome support rail, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin with cupboards beneath, and illuminated mirror over. Contemporary half height tiling to walls with matching floor tiles, wall mounted chrome towel radiator, ventilation system shaving point and down lighting.

Service Charge

Building and systems maintenance
Contract cleaning of communal areas
House Manager
Upkeep of gardens and grounds
Water rates Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
Comprehensive insurance of the building and contents of communal areas
24hr emergency monitoring service
Contingency fund

Service charge: £2,769.84 for financial year ending 1st July 2026.

**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs. (Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g., Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200).

Car Parking

An allocated parking space within the gated private car park is included with this apartment.

Lease Information

Lease length: 999 Years from June 2018
Ground rent: Annual Charge of £425
Ground rent review date: Jan 2033

Moving Made Easy & Additional Services

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


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