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£175,000

Flat 5, Highdown Court

2 bedroom Apartment

Flat 5, Highdown Court

Highdown Court - Extra Care, Durrington Lane, Worthing , West Sussex, BN13 2GZ

  • Two bedroom
  • Ground floor
  • Modern Kitchen - with built-in oven, hob and extractor hood
  • Level-access showers
  • Lift
  • Emergency alarm system

Full description
Two-bedroom, ground floor, resale extra care apartment available on a 75% purchase share at £175,000 Council Tax Band B.

 

AVAILABLE

 

A two-bedroom, ground floor, resale extra care apartment is now available on a 75% purchase share at £175,000.

 

A monthly charge of £689.24 applies which includes the cost of providing gas central heating to your flat, the cost of providing water to your flat, communal repairs/maintenance, cleaning of communal areas, external window cleaning, catering overheads and the cost of buildings insurance. A monthly support charge also applies which goes towards the pull cord system in the flat and provision for the Scheme Manager. These charges are for the current financial year 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 and are subject to final confirmation.

 

The Leaseholder is responsible for the cost of their personal electricity supply.

 

Any care can be arranged directly with our on-site care provider. Please get in touch with the Scheme Manager for more information: 01403 226194.

 

The apartment is comfortable, designed for older people with care needs and has recently been redecorated. It comprises of a lounge, modern kitchen with built-in oven, hob and extractor hood, two bedrooms and a wet room which features a level access shower and non-slip flooring. Handrails are fitted to assist mobility.

 

The apartment has an emergency alarm system and door entry security phone.

 

The Scheme facilities at Highdown Court include:

 

- 24 hour care team on site

- Stylishly decorated restaurant

- Comfortable residents' lounge

- Guest suite for visitors

- Assisted bathing facilties

- Communal surrounding garden areas

- Off-road parking

- Electric wheelchair charging room

- Laundry room

- Hairdressing room

 

Durrington Lane is a short drive away from local shops, where you will also find a post office and bank. Durrington Health Centre is across the road from Highdown Court. Worthing town centre is just over two miles away, served by a regular bus route. Worthing Hospital is approximately two miles away.

 

£175,000

To be eligible for Extra Care Shared Equity you must meet the relevant age criteria for the scheme, this will either be over 55 or over 60.  Please note the minimum share available is always 75% and rent is not payable on the unowned share. 

 

To apply, please complete the following steps:

 

  • Applicants must complete an Expression of Interest form and arrange to view the property, this can be found in the downloads tab.
  • Upon request, applicants must provide supporting documentation noted on the Expression of Interest form so a thorough affordability assessment can be carried out - It is a Saxon Weald requirement that applicants have a maximum of £500,000 available to them in savings, assets and sale proceeds at the time of applying.  Applicants who exceed this amount will be automatically declined, unless there are exceptional circumstances.  Please ask for further details.
  • If the affordability assessment is successful a Scheme and Care Manager assessment is to be carried out.
  • On successful completion of both assessments above, applicants will be issued with a formal offer to purchase which will need to be accepted alongside a reservation fee of £500.

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