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Fern Court, Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 9BH

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Beatufully ground floor apartment
  • Well Equipped Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Two Bedrooms - Master En-Suite
  • Owned Parking Space
  • Homeowners Lounge
  • Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
  • Close To Amenities
  • 24/7 Careline For Peace Of Mind
  • House Manager Who Oversees The Smooth Running Of The Development

Description

A beautifully presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom retirement apartment on the GROUND FLOOR with a PATIO - Exclusively available to the over 60's. PARKING SPACE INCLUDED.

Introduction - A spacious and beautifully presented two bedroom ground floor apartment in a prime position within the development. The double French doors that open from the living room to a patio that provides a lovely bright outlook over the front off Fern Court. The apartment is well-placed for the exceptional facilities of the development and the convenient lift service provides access to all floors. There is an excellent bright and airy living room, a well-appointed quality fitted kitchen with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances. The main bedroom has spacious ensuite facilities, the second bedroom is also of double size and an additional shower room off the hall offers convenience for visitors and guests. No: 9 has the benefit of an owned parking space

Fern Court is a 'Retirement Living' development constructed by award-winning McCarthy Stone to offer fantastic independent living opportunity for those aged over 60. Set in private landscaped gardens and close to Singleton Park, Fern Court offers peace and tranquility just 2 miles outside the city centre. A 24/7 call system provides round-the-clock support so, along with the camera entry system and guaranteed accessibility for homeowners throughout, you can feel completely safe and secure in your new home, giving you time to enjoy the finer things in life.

Situated in Sketty, Swansea, there are plenty of local amenities on the doorstep, including two supermarkets, several restaurants, a bakery and much more. St Paul's Parish Centre is just up the road, where dance classes, social gatherings and community meetings are regularly held. Singleton Hospital is also less than a mile away. A bus stop nearby provides frequent easy access to all surrounding areas including the city centre and to the popular seaside village of Mumbles 3 miles away, with its variety of shops, restaurants and boutiques, and known to be the gateway to Gower peninsula, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

The development includes a Homeowners' lounge where regular activities take place providing a friendly and thriving social scene, but of course without obligation, therefore also allowing Homeowners to remain as private as they wish. The excellent facilities extend to the lovely landscaped gardens and a well-appointed guest suite available for family and friends who may wish to visit for which a small nightly charge applies.

Entrance Hall - A generous size entrance hall with solid oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system providing both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Door to a utility/store cupboard with light, shelving, 'Vent Axia' ventilation and heat recovery unit and auto washer/dryer. Further shallow cupboard with meters. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the living room.

Living Room With A Patio - A very comfortable and welcoming room with double-glazed double patio doors and side panel opening window fitted with Venetian blinds, outlook onto the front of Fern Court - the perfect place to relax. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - With a large double-glazed window with fitted venetian blind. Excellent range of contemporary soft cream ‘gloss’ units with contrasting laminate worktops, matching upstands and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed ceramic halogen hob with a contemporary glazed splash-panel and stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, and tiled floor.

Master Bedroom - Double glazed window fitted with Venetian blinds, overlooking the front of Fern Court. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, ample hanging space and shelving. Door to ensuite wet room.

En-Suite - A spacious modern wetroom facility with a white suite comprising; level access, walk-in shower with glazed screen, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under-sink cupboard and work-surface and mirror with integral light over. Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Bedroom Two - Of a good size with a double glazed window fitted with Venetian blind. Ideal guest bedroom or could be a study, hobbies room or even a formal dining room.

Guest Shower Room - A modern facility, off the hall, with a white suite comprising; shower cubicle with glazed sliding screen, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under sink cupboard and work-surface and mirror with integral light over. Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Parking - Has the huge added benefit of an 'owned' parking space.

Service Charge: - Service Charge cost includes -
• Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• The cost of the excellent House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your property consultant or house manager.

Lease Term - Lease 999 Years from June 2017
Ground rent £495 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2032
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
McCarthy Stone Resales
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We specialize in selling McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.

Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choice to sell your apartment. We'll support you every step on the way.

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