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Seymour Court, South Shields - Exterior

Seymour Court, South Shields - Communal Patio

Seymour Court, South Shields - Communal Lounge

Seymour Court, South Shields - Communal Kitchen

Seymour Court, South Shields - Living Room

Seymour Court, South Shields - Dining Area

Seymour Court, South Shields - Walk Out Balcony

Seymour Court, South Shields - Kitchen

Seymour Court, South Shields - Master Bedroom

Seymour Court, South Shields - Walk In Wardrobe

Seymour Court, South Shields - Shower Room

Seymour Court, South Shields - Guest Suite

Rent (Includes service charge)

1 bed from
£1,040 pcm

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0800 201 4811

Located in the beautiful coastal town of South Shields, Seymour Court offers 49 stylish one and two-bedroom retirement homes, exclusive to the over 60s. We have just 2 remaining apartments available for rent.

Incorporating intelligent design, giving you gorgeous yet practical living spaces, almost all these light and spacious properties feature either a balcony or a patio.

You will be made to feel welcome by our homeowners as soon as you step through the door at Seymour Court. There are many social events arranged, which allow you to be as independent or as social as you like. The development boasts a contemporary and comfortable communal lounge that comes complete with WIFI and kitchen, this really is the heart of the development.

Outside, there are beautiful landscaped gardens to relax and chat with friends, particularly in the summer months.

There is a hotel style guest suite, perfect when family and friends come to stay.

Safety and security is a priority for our homeowners. The development benefits from smoke detectors and security systems, including door video entry and 24-hour emergency call out. You’ll also enjoy the services of a friendly House Manger, who is on hand on weekdays to help with anything you need.

This attractive retirement development is set within a quiet residential area. There is a bus stop within easy reach which quickly takes you into the heart of South Shields where you’ll find a wealth of cafes, bars and eateries as well as your favourite high street stores and smaller independent shops.

With only one apartment remaining for sale and our fabulous offer, book your appointment now to visit.

Development Highlights

Ideally located in the beautiful coastal town of South Shields
A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
Great transport links, including bus stop outside the development
Private parking available
Elegant communal lounge to socialise in with friends and neighbours
Expertly designed apartments with ease of living in mind

Key Features

House Manager
Guest parking
Guest suite
24/7 call system
Car parking
Freehold properties
Communal lounge
Camera entry system
Pets allowed

Interactive Site Plan

Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£48.14

* Reviewed annually

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. Did you know? Our retirement rental prices include the service charge.

Reservation deposit*

£500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
Future maintenance fund
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
Dedicated on-site team

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Phone / broadband
Council Tax
TV licence / TV service
Home and contents insurance

Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.

We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.

Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.

Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.

The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.

McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.

All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.

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THE LOCAL AREA

Living in South Shields

South Shields is a popular coastal retreat known for its lively local events calendar and its award-winning seafood restaurants. Rain, hail or shine, there is always something going on in South Shields, from the International Magic Festival to the Great North Run in autumn. One event you simply can't miss is the South Tyneside Festival, which takes place over the three months of summer. Enjoy open-air concerts, performances and colourful parades; perfect for the whole family.

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The town is also known for its wide range of restaurants, covering cuisines such as Italian, Indian and Chinese. It also offers some of the world's best fish and chips at the iconic Colmans, which is located about two miles from our Retirement Living development. Food aside, South Shields has many local attractions - a reconstructed Roman Fort, a museum and art gallery dedicated to local author Catherine Cookson, the Souter Lighthouse, the North East's only seaside fair, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park and many more.

When it comes to nature, South Shields definitely holds its own. There are a variety of walks and trails you can take along the gorgeous South Tyneside coastline where you'll come across beaches, coves and grottos, as well as one of the largest seabird colonies in the UK. For a day out and about, you can catch the historic Shields Ferry over the river Tyne to North Shields, or the bus or metro to Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.

South Shields Facts:

75,337

people

12 miles

from Newcastle city centre

Seymour Court

Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0DQ

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Mortimer Roas - Stanton Avenue Bus Stop
Imeary Street Surgery
Hogg Chemists
The Mariner Pub

The development is conveniently located in this large coastal town and you’ll find a Co-op within 0.3 miles.

The larger shopping area of King Street is just over 2 miles from the development and contains all the big stores and many independent shops.

Travel in and around the area is easy by either the local Metro, bus or ferry.

Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months. Please use postcode NE34 0DQ.

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The Team at Seymour Court

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