A high quality two bedroom first floor retirement apartment within an exclusive country house set in over 15 acres of beautiful parkland

Situation
CHACOMBE is located approximately three miles North East of Banbury. Within the village there is a primary school and public house. Junction 11 of the M40 motorway is conveniently located approximately 3 miles away on the eastern outskirts of Banbury. Also on the Eastern side of Banbury the railway station will be found providing an improved high speed service on the Chiltern Line between Birmingham and London. There are various shops, cafe, Post Office, pharmacy, library, primary and secondary schools in the nearby village of Middleton Cheney just 2 miles away.

Situated in picturesque countryside approximately three miles NE of Banbury, Chacombe benefits from easy access to Junction 11 of the M40 motorway; facilitating travel to Birmingham and all points north, and south to Oxford and London. Banbury mainline station offers frequent trains to London and Birmingham. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Northampton, and Milton Keynes all lie within a thirty mile radius.

Chacombe House lies within Chacombe Park, a purpose-built care centre set in over fifteen acres of parkland on the edge of Chacombe village near Banbury. Attractive walks, paved areas and extensive lawns overlooking the neighbouring 18 hole golf course provide a tranquil and relaxing environment. The property is just a short stroll to the charming village pub "The George & Dragon" and the village bus stop.

Designed and constructed for those wishing to maintain an independent lifestyle, the elegant retirement apartments provide a high level of comfort, privacy and security whilst removing many of the day-to-day stresses of running a home. The proximity to the care home is particularly helpful in circumstances where one half of a couple may require more intensive care in a care home environment, and yet the other is more independent.

For a small additional charge the care home can provide extra services including laundry, hairdressing and meals. Residents can choose to take their meals in the dining room or, if they prefer, in the comfort of their own apartment. Also on offer are social activities and events in the Barchester Chacombe community.

A telephone entry system controls access to the shared ground floor entrance hall with lift, staircase, and comfortable residents' lounge; while a laundry containing washing machines and tumble dryers for the use of residents, and a box room with lockable storage for each apartment, are in the basement.

There is coving to the ceilings throughout. All windows have curtains fitted. All the floors are carpeted except for in the kitchen which has easy clean wood effect flooring. Each apartment has its own covered parking, and ample parking is available for visitors' cars.

Entrance hall
Own front door with letter box opening into hallway with recessed spotlighting and double storage cupboard.

Sitting room
Feature double glazed bay window overlooking the communal grounds and the golf course beyond. Twin display alcoves with glass shelves, twin radiators with covers, telephone and TV point. (In addition to multiple 13 amp sockets, this room is also provided with 5 amp sockets for powering up to four table lamps controlled from a single on/off switch at the door).

Galley Kitchen opening off sitting room
Small but modern fitted kitchen with a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, four ring ceramic hob with extractor over. Tiling to splash backs, integrated fridge and freezer, built-in eye level single oven, wood effect flooring, recessed spotlighting, space for dishwasher.

Bedroom one
Two double glazed windows (dual aspect), built-in double wardrobe, radiator with cover, telephone and TV point.

Bedroom two
Double glazed window, built-in double wardrobe, radiator and cover, telephone and TV point.

Shower room
Re-fitted modern shower room comprising a fully tiled walk-in shower with seat, wash hand basin and vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail.

Services
24 hour emergency nurse call system. Oil fired central heating (included within the service charge). A laundry room housing washing machines and tumble dryers for the shared use of residents is situated in the basement (accessible by lift from each floor). A minibus service offers regular trips into Banbury and occasionally farther afield.

Lease
125 years from 1 August 2003.

Ground rent
£10 per month.

Service charge
£405.58 per month which includes the cost of the heating. The purchaser must be at least 60 years of age.

Local Authority
West Northants District Council. Council tax band D.

Viewing
Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners.

Energy rating: D
A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.