Norton Place

A spacious TWO BEDROOM first floor apartment with a dual aspect lounge and modern kitchen and bathroom.
Norton Place is a popular McCarthy Stone retirement living plus development with 24/7 staffing, domestic assistance and onsite restaurant and communal lounge where social activities take place.
Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information

Summary - Norton Place is a Retirement Living PLUS development comprising of 57 elegant retirement apartments with 24 one-bedroom and 33 two-bedroom properties. This fine collection of age-exclusive apartments is a must-see for those seeking retirement living in in a fantastic location and is facilitated to provide its homeowners with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of flexible personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care agency team. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system.

Away from the privacy of your apartment, Norton Place features a selection of social areas, including the homeowners lounge and gardens. There is also a fantastic Bistro style restaurant serving meals every day of the year, complete with table service in addition to offering coffees and snacks throughout the day. For visitors who want to stay overnight, there is a guest suite available, making longer visits easy.

Local Area - Situated within close proximity to the centre of the charming, historic market town of Baldock, Hertfordshire, in a fantastic location next to Ivel Springs nature reserve. Just a short stroll away you’ll find a bustling town centre with a good mix of independent shops, restaurants and cafes and there’s great range of facilities and fitness classes, including yoga, at the nearby Knights Templar Sports Centre. The area also boasts excellent transport links with direct trains to Cambridge, London King’s Cross station, and Luton Airport just 16 miles away.

Apartment - Custom made curtains and blinds are included in the price.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads into the entrance hall. A wall mounted emergency call module. Further safety features consist of a smoke detector and secure entry system. Doors opening to two good sized walk-in storage cupboards, one of which contains the electric meter, the air handing unit, alarm, shelving and space for storage and additional storage cupboard fitted with coat hooks (the additional storage room is a unique feature to the later two bedroom floorplans within the development). Further doors lead to the lounge/kitchen, bedrooms and wet room.

Lounge - A bright and generously proportioned dual-aspect lounge, flooded with natural light and offering pleasant views over the communal gardens and car park. This inviting space features French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. The room comfortably accommodates a dining area. Additional features include telephone and Sky connectivity points, raised-height power sockets, and two ceiling light fittings. Leads onto an open plan kitchen.

Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of sleek white matte finish base and wall units with decorative copper handles. Single sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated Bosch electric oven and microwave above, and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Central ceiling and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom One - A generous sized double bedroom a built in mirror fronted wardrobe with sliding doors. TV and phone point, raised height power points, ceiling light and emergency pull cord.

Bedroom Two - Double second bedroom which could be used for dining or hobby/crafts room. Raised height power points, ceiling light and emergency pull cord.

Wet Room - Full wet room with slip-resistant flooring, tiled walls and fitted with a modern suite comprising; level access shower with hand-rail and curtain, low level WC, vanity storage unit with wash basin and illuminated mirror above. Emergency pull cord. Chrome electric heated towel rail to wall and central ceiling light.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge: £13,198.28 for financial year ending 28/02/2027.

*Free Entitlements Advice* Check out benefits you may be entitled to.

Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st January 2023

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - 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.
• 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

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