Florence Court, Rutland Crescent, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Florence Court is positioned approximately half a mile from the town centre with all of its amenities and various shops. Public transport is available just a short stroll away making this a very convenient location, nestled away from the main roads and busy traffic.

Florence Court is a community of some 40 apartments, all with two double bedrooms and is an exceptional extra care housing scheme run by the Bedfordshire Pilgrim Housing Association and is run by The Order of St Johns Care Trust, with specialist attention to those of mature years with and for those in need of additional care. This scheme combines affordable homes with shared ownership/rent properties that offer a wide range of services that include “24/7” care staff, non-residential manager and a full alarm system.

Prospective buyers are required to be over 55, local to the area or have a local connection and need to have a minimum care requirement. Applications are subject to approval from BPHA.

Furthermore, there are social and community activities and the development includes a hair salon, treatment room, TV lounge area, library, laundry room and a games room. There are facilities and charging points for mobility scooters, extensive well-maintained gardens and parking for residents and visitors.

Entry into the flat is via the communal entrance with security sliding doors that lead into the main communal area.

Stairs and two lift services give access to the upper floors.

Once through the front door you are greeted by a welcoming Reception Hallway with sizeable storage cupboards and doors to all rooms.

The Lounge/Diner is a wonderful, bright and spacious room with an elevated view that overlooks the rear communal gardens. Open access to the Kitchen gives a greater feeling of space and comfort, which is fitted with matching wall and base units, work surfaces and an electric hob with a high-level oven to the side.

Bedroom 1 is a sizeable double bedroom with plenty of space for a double bed with additional bedroom furniture. Views from the window also overlook the rear gardens.

Bedroom 2 is also a double room with views that overlook the rear gardens.
Bathroom/Wet Room – This again has ample space with a corner shower area and a low-level WC fitted. There is also a wash hand basin and splashbacks.

Externally, the front of the building has numerous parking spaces for residents and guests and covered path that leads to the main entrance. The Rear Gardens are communal, spacious areas that include lawns, various flower beds with paved paths and a number of seating options. Ideal for enjoying the spring and summer days.

DIRECTIONS - From the centre of Trowbridge take the Bradley/Westbury Road and turn left into Rutland Crescent. Florence Court can be found on the left hand side.

Please note:

TENURE The property is Leasehold. Our clients are selling a 75% share of the title. The lease has 113yrs remaining.

CHARGES The service charge is £549.54 per calendar month which includes gas, electricity and water bills for each apartment. The maintenance and cleaning of communal areas are also included.

The core care charge is £167.36 per month which covers care manager, night care staff and emergency calls.

Additional care is provided at an hourly rate of £22.80.

There is an assignment and admin fee on re sale.

COUNCIL TAX The property is in Band C with the amount payable for 2022/23 being £1,919.07.

SERVICES Main services of electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.