2 bedroom apartment for sale

*** LAST BRAND NEW PLOT AVAILABLE***
Plot 24 is a luxury two bedroom, retirement apartment, situated in this thoughtfully designed, prestige development built by Aspen Homes in 2009. Townsend Court is located on the southern edge of Malmesbury town, situated on a main bus route which provides easy access to shops and all local amenities. This impressive top floor apartment comprises a spacious hallway with cloakroom, a bay fronted sitting room and a fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances. There are two generous bedrooms and a bathroom with large walk-in shower/wet area. Each apartment is sold on a 125 year lease with no ground rent payable. Dedicated on-site staff are employed ensuring a quality of service, which is delivered during the day and for emergencies at night. There is an owners' lounge and a restaurant that provides an optional 2 course meal at lunchtimes and a guest suite available for owners to book. The development is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of managers, routine domestic help is provided within the service charge, and additional help is also available. Shared equity scheme available.

Situation

Malmesbury is reputed to be the oldest borough in the country dating back to the 11th Century. The old and new blend perfectly in Malmesbury, narrow medieval streets, ancient monuments and historic gems are complimented by modern shopping and quaint boutiques. This thriving pretty market town offers a wealth of buildings of architectural interest including its ancient Abbey, whilst also having a wide range of shops, services, schooling and leisure facilities available. Early tributaries of The River Avon pass around the town with pretty walks and the countryside close at hand. There are public transport services and good road access to the larger towns of Cirencester, Chippenham, Swindon, Bath and Bristol whilst the M4 junction 17 is only five miles south. Trains from Chippenham (10 miles) and Kemble (5 miles) link with London Paddington within approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

Accommodation Comprises

Communal Entrance Hall

Carpeted stairs and lift to first and second floors.

Entrance Hallway

Built-in cloaks cupboard, access to loft space, entry phone handset, built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelves, emergency cord.

Living Room

Double glazed bay window to side, radiator, feature fireplace with attractive surround, fitted electric fire, T.V. point, telephone point, coved cornice, emergency cord.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Inset one and a half bowl sink, mixer tap, range of wall and base units, adjacent work surfaces, tiled surround, built-in four ring ceramic hob, extractor hood above, oven below, integrated fridge/freezer, Hoover washer/dryer, wall mounted gas boiler, double glazed window to side electrically operated, emergency cord.

Bedroom One

Double glazed window to side, radiator, fitted mirror fronted wardrobes, emergency cord, T.V. point, telephone point.

Bedroom Two

Double glazed window to side, radiator, telephone point, emergency cord.

Bathroom

A spacious room with wet room area incorporating walk-in, easy entry fully tiled shower,
with mixer shower unit, panel enclosed bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., part tiled walls, radiator, Dimplex heater/fan, opaque double glazed window, emergency cord, fitted mirror fronted wall cabinet.

Cloakroom

Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, mixer tap, part tiled walls, emergency cord, Dimplex heater/fan.

Property Layout

Externally

The communal gardens are predominantly lawned with many established trees, paved seating areas, benches and a gazebo.

Shared Equity Scheme

There is a 80/20 shared equity scheme available to purchasers, for completion on or before the end of March 2012.

Agents Note

Service charge of £439.50 per month this includes maintenance of the communal areas, gardening, window cleaning, building insurance, 1.5 hours housekeeping per week etc..

The Owners' Company

The services provided at Townsend Court are overseen by the Owners' Company. Once all the apartments are sold and Aspen's responsibility has ended, Aspen will transfer the freehold of Townsend Court to the Owners' Company. This gives you the reassurance of complete long-term control.

The Managing Agent

You have no need to worry about day-to-day management of the court. This is all taken care of by the appointed managing agent. The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT). OSJCT is a not for profit charitable trust established in 1991. It is a highly professional company with wide experience in the provision of excellent person centred care and management services for older people.

Service Charge And Staff

The service arrangements are a very important part of life at Townsend Court. Dedicated on-site staff are employed ensuring the quality of service that you require is delivered when you need it during the day and for emergencies at night.

Care Of Your Surroundings

The service charge covers furnishing, heating, lighting, decoration and cleaning of all communal areas. It also pays for external window cleaning and a gardener to keep the gardens looking good.

Emergency Call System

The service charge covers the maintenance of the call system in your apartment and throughout the court. Ths system enables Owners to speak to the Duty Manager day or night and to summon assistance in an emergency.

The Guest Suite

The family-sized guest suite is on the first floor and may be booked by Owners for their guests at a modest charge.

Television And Telephone

Each apartment has a TV aerial and a telephone point in both the lounge and the main bedroom. Satellite TV is also available, subject to the satellite TV company charges.

Building Maintenance

The service charge covers all minor repairs and the servicing of equipment in the communal parts. The maintenance and redecoration of individual apartments is each Owner's responsibility. The future repair and refurbishment of the communal areas and the exterior of the building is covered by the fund for future maintenance. This is financed by a premium charged at the resale of each apartment. Aspen will undertake any items of significant repair to the communal parts in the first five years while the fund becomes established.

Insurance

Comprehensive insurance of the structure of the building, the contents of communal areas and employers' liability is all included in the service charge. It is the responsibility of each Owner to insure the contents of their apartment, including carpets.

Disclaimer

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate only.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Floor plan measurements and distances are approximate only. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances or specific fittings.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.