Florence Court, Trowbridge

Found on the second floor, close to the lift, this two double bedroom retirement property is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Sold as a 75% share of ownership, the property enjoys an array of communal facilities as well as extensive grounds.

Stepping into the apartment, the hallway has two large storage cupboards as well as doors to each of the rooms. With a Juliet balcony overlooking the communal garden, the lounge-diner is a great size with plenty of room for a table and chairs. The kitchen has a good amount of fitted units with work surface over. There is an eye level electric oven, hob and space for washing machine, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Both bedrooms are generous doubles and have a pleasing view of the communal grounds. The main bedroom is particularly spacious whilst the second bedroom could be utilised as a dining room if preferred. The large wet room features step free showering and has a wash basin and WC.

Florence Court was built in 2011 and boasts a welcoming and social environment for those aged over 55 as well as an impressive array of facilities for residents. There is a large residents lounge with sofas, tables and chairs as well as a kitchen area. This opens onto lovely gardens, giving residents a great space to relax in the summer. Other features include a hair salon, library, communal laundry room, guest accommodation (£20 per night) and a friendly scheme manager who is on site five days a week. There are two lifts providing access to each floor as well as emergency pull cords for assistance. Parking is available for residents and their guests in the car park to the front on a first come first served basis.

We have been advised that the property is leasehold with the current lease running to 2136. The ground rent is £82.27 per month and the service charge is currently £616.93 per month.

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire found close to the western border with Somerset. On the fringe of the town centre, you find Trowbridge Town Park, a large open space with a host of activities, tree lined paths and a riverside walk to Biss Meadows Country Park. St Stephens Place provides several dining options along with a multi-screen cinema complex. There are a wide variety of historic buildings around the town along with a selection of beautiful walks nearby, including the Kennet and Avon Canal and Southwick Country Park. The town has superb transport links with Trowbridge station providing access to London as well as a short ride to the world heritage city of Bath. The A350 passes the fringe of the town, leading to the M4 via Chippenham and the A303 and A36 to the south.