Llys Isan, Ilex Close, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DZ

A beautifully presented first floor retirement apartment situated within this stunning development offering quality care services delivered by McCarthy Stone experienced CQC registered Estates team. This two bedroom apartment offers a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, living room with access out on to a walk out balcony, two bedrooms, modern shower room and an additional cloakroom.

Introduction: - Constructed in mid 2018 by multi-award winning retirement housebuilder McCarthy Stone, Llys Isan is a very sought-after development, and it is not difficult to understand why; a convenient location with the local village centre just under a quarter of a mile level walk where you will find a Post Office, a Co-operative Food supermarket, church, coffee shops, banks a hair salon, and pubs, cafes and newsagents. The village also has a doctor’s surgery, a pharmacy, a dentist, and plenty of other local amenities. Llanishen Park is a lovely green space just a ten minute stroll from the complex Llanishen is a pleasant and peaceful suburb north of Cardiff, with enviable connections to the city centre and to the M4 motorway. The local leisure centre is adjacent to the development offering swimming, badminton and a host of other activities.
There are plenty of regular activities to choose from within Llys Isan too, these include; fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights to name but a few and whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.

Llys Isan is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development designed for independent living for those aged over 70 years. There is peace-of-mind provided by the 24 hour support of our excellent Estate Manager and team who oversees the smooth running of the development. In addition all apartments are equipped with an emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. The development enjoys outstanding communal facilities including a communal lounge, fantastic Bistro serving excellent meals, light bites and refreshments. There is also a wellness centre, scooter store and landscaped gardens. The development also has the popular guest suite, widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night applies.

Entrance Hall: - With a solid Oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. 'Dimplex' panel heater, Emergency pull cord, walk-in store/airing cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying hot water and concealed Vent Axia system. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living Room.

Cloakroom & Wc - With white back to wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with cupboard beneath and mirror with integral light over. Emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light, half tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Living Room: - A very generous size room with an attractive French door opening onto a a balcony. Panel heater and a feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen: - Excellent range of soft cream, gloss-fronted units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching upstands incorporating a 'Blanco' slate grey single drainer inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a Bosch four-ringed hob with a modern glazed splash-panel and stainless steel chimney hood over, Bosch waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.

Master Bedroom: - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom having a double-glazed window. 'Dimplex' panel heater. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails, shelving and integrated drawer unit.

Bedroom Two: - With double-glazed window. Panel heater.

Shower Room: - A modern facility with a white suite comprising; walk-in, level access shower, a 'back to the wall' WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under sink cupboards and work surface over, fitted mirror with integral light and shaver point. Ladder radiator, ceiling spot light, extensively tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Parking - This apartment comes with an allocated parking space included.

Further Information: - Excellent transport links nearby with Llanishen train station only 0.7 miles from Llys Isan having regular connections to Cardiff Central in only 12 minutes. The bus stop is located right outside the development with a service to the City Centre, so residents can enjoy the huge range of shops, attractions and events in Wales’ capital city. Just opposite the development is a retail park full of shops such as Marks & Spencer food hall, Laura Ashley, Boots the chemist, Homesense, Starbucks etc.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite bisrto
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £15,144.90 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2025).

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease - 999 Years from January 2019
Ground Rent: £510 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2034

Managed by McCarthy and Stone Management Services

Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.