Wharf Court, Melksham

Situation

Wharf Court is situated within level walking distance of the Market Place in Melksham Town. There are an excellent range of amenities located in the town centre for all including the new Melksham campus, (completed in 2022), offering a library, fitness centre, swimming pool and much more. A good range of shops and supermarkets with easy access to the M4 corridor and the surrounding transport links, including bus and train services. Neighbouring towns of Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and the Georgian city of Bath lies some 12 miles distant.

The Property

No Chain - Walk-in to this upper floor, bright, light two bedroom retirement apartment overlooking the central quartile and gardens, well cared for by its present owners with a recently fitted kitchen (2018), with oven, hob, extractor hood, plumbing for automatic washing machine and Ariston electric water heater, modern shower room with the shower installed in 2025, re-carpeted and re-decorated throughout with the further benefit on newly installed curtains, ideal for a comfortable move. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all this property has to offer. Wharf Court retirement complex offers relaxed living for the over 60’s, (55 if in receipt of a disability allowance – subject to approval), a variety of communal facilities are available including a large spacious lounge, with kitchen and access to outside seating areas. There are also laundry rooms, a guest suite, 24-hour careline and on-site scheme managers daily.

Tenure

Leasehold 99 year lease from 1988 - Vacant possession on completion. Purchasers must be 60 or over 55 and in receipt of a disability allowance

Service Charge

There is an annual service charge which covers garden maintenance of equipment, i.e. fire alarm and warden call systems, door entry, communal area, cleaning and electric, building insurance, 24 hour warden call service with a scheme manager or deputy on duty Monday to Friday 10 - 4.30 The service charge for £241.79 per month 2024/25

Agents Note

The property is managed by Midland Heart Limited. Potential purchasers must be over 60 year of age or 55 plus and in receipt of a disability allowance - also subject to approval by the scheme Manager. Please note that there are legal fees to be paid by the purchaser for the grant of a new lease and these are currently £375.00 plus vat plus a document fee of £80.00 plus vat. (between seller and buyer).