Meadowsweet Place, Spa Road, Melksham, SN12 7GW

Located on the ground with direct access to a patio area and the communal gardens from the living room, this super one bedroom apartment represents a perfectly spacious and well-presented home for an active retirement.
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*

Meadowsweet Place - Meadowsweet Place is a 'Retirement Living' development tailored for individuals over 60 years old, established in mid-2018 by the acclaimed developers McCarthy & Stone. The development boasts excellent communal facilities, including a beautiful homeowners lounge that opens to the landscaped gardens, fostering a vibrant social scene with events such as weekly coffee mornings, film nights, quizzes, and seasonal gatherings. Participation in these activities is entirely optional, allowing homeowners to engage as much or as little as they prefer, with privacy being a respected choice. Additionally, all floors are accessible via a lift.

The Local Area - Situated conveniently, Meadowsweet Place is less than half a mile from both Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets. The nearby shopping parade features a Boots pharmacy and several banks, complemented by a variety of coffee shops, pubs, and eateries like Henrys of Melksham, Cafe Lounge, and The Art Cafe. The local public library and the nearest community hospital are both within half a mile. The town of Melksham comes to life every Tuesday with a market that offers household items and fresh local produce from nearby farms.

Melksham, a market town nestled along the beautiful River Avon, is encircled by the scenic countryside of rural Wiltshire. Located just 10 miles east of Bath, it was historically part of an extensive royal forest and is recognized for its rich history and numerous landmarks. During the Tudor period, Melksham was a favored hunting location for English royalty and has been associated with agricultural prosperity.

Entrance Hallway - A spacious hallway 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. Emergency pull cord. Walk-in utility cupboard with light and shelving.

Living Room - A bright and spacious dual aspect living room with a double-glazed French door opening onto a patio area which opens on to the communal gardens. A separate door leads into the kitchen.

Kitchen - With a double-glazed window, excellent range of contemporary soft-cream gloss units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching up-stands incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with modern glass splash-panel, and stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge & freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.

Double Bedroom - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom with a double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails and shelving.

Shower Room - White suite comprising; walk in double length shower with glazed screen, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-hand basin with under sink cupboards and mirror with integrated light over. Ladder radiator, ceiling spot light fitting. Extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Parking - Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum (subject to availability).

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

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in 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 House Manager.

Service Charge: £2,960.53 per annum (up to financial year end 30/06/25).

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 Information - Lease Length: 999 years from June 2017
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2032

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.