Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9

GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT – NO ONWARD CHAIN. A spacious one-bedroom retirement apartment within the highly regarded Goodrich Court development, just 200 metres from the centre of Ross-on-Wye. Featuring direct patio access, excellent communal facilities, an on-site Development Manager and a welcoming community, ideal for secure and independent retirement living.

Apartment 15, Goodrich Court, Ross-on-Wye

A Wonderful Opportunity to Enjoy Independent Retirement Living in One of Ross-on-Wye’s Most Popular Developments

An exceptionally well-positioned ground floor apartment within the highly regarded Goodrich Court retirement development, offering the perfect balance of independence, security and community living.

Constructed by McCarthy & Stone and exclusively designed for the over-55s, Goodrich Court has earned an excellent reputation locally for providing a warm, welcoming environment where residents can continue to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle, whilst having the reassurance that help and support are close at hand whenever required.

The apartment enjoys one of the most convenient positions within the development, situated close to the main entrance, residents’ lounge, laundry facilities, Development Manager’s office and communal parking. It also benefits from direct access from the living room onto its own private patio area, providing an attractive space to sit outside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

What makes Goodrich Court particularly special is the genuine sense of community. Residents regularly come together to enjoy coffee mornings, social gatherings and organised activities in the comfortable communal lounge, creating an environment where friendships naturally flourish whilst allowing everyone to maintain as much privacy and independence as they wish.

For families, the development provides considerable peace of mind. The building benefits from a monitored emergency call system together with the reassuring presence of an on-site Development Manager, ensuring assistance is readily available should it ever be needed. Equally important, the development is owned and managed by its own Right to Manage (RTM) company, giving residents a genuine voice in how the building is maintained and operated. Residents who wish to become involved can do so easily through the Development Manager.

Internally, the apartment offers spacious and thoughtfully designed accommodation comprising a generous entrance hall, an excellent-sized living room with direct patio access, a fitted kitchen, a large double bedroom with fitted storage and a practical wet room, all designed with ease of living firmly in mind.

For visiting family and friends, Goodrich Court also benefits from a guest suite available to book at a modest nightly charge, making overnight visits simple and convenient without compromising the apartment’s spacious layout.

The location is another outstanding feature. Goodrich Court occupies a quiet position just approximately 200 metres from the very heart of Ross-on-Wye, allowing residents to enjoy an almost level walk into the town centre. Independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, churches, medical facilities and many other everyday amenities are all within easy reach, while a bus stop immediately outside the development provides regular services to Hereford, Gloucester and Monmouth.

Visitor parking is available both within the development and on the neighbouring road, making visits from family and friends straightforward.

Ross-on-Wye itself is one of Herefordshire’s most desirable market towns, sitting within the beautiful Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its historic streets, riverside walks, independent shops, cafés and vibrant community, it provides an exceptional setting in which to enjoy retirement.

Apartment 15 represents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking the reassurance of a managed retirement development without sacrificing the independence of their own home. It offers safety, companionship, convenience and comfort in equal measure and is perfectly suited to those looking to enjoy retirement with confidence.

Agents Notes: It is a condition of purchase that a single resident must be over 55 years old, or if a couple, one must be over 60 and the other over 55 years old.

Tenure We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is Leasehold. The property is held on a 125 year lease from 1999. The ground rent is £666.78 and the annual service charge is £2,816.49

• Entrance Hall Living Room 8.06m (19ft 5in) Maximum to recess x 3.15m (10ft 7in) Maximum to recess
• Kitchen 2.58m (8ft 10in) x 2.27m (7ft 7in)
• Bedroom 8.14m (19ft 3in) Maximum to recess x 2.63m (9ft 2in) Maximum to recess
• Wet Room

The development as a whole benefits from two laundry areas with washing and drying facilities, fully tiled. There is a residential lounge, tea and coffee making facilities. Also from the communal area, guest facilities can be found for a twin bedroom with en-suite facilities suitable for overnight stay for friends and family etc.

The property is fully equipped with care alarm system which controls door entry and fire alarm.

Verified Material Information

Council Tax band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 98 years remaining (125 years from 1999)
Ground rent: £666.78 pa
Service charge: £2,816.49 pa
Lease restrictions: AGE OF LEASE HOLDER IS RESTRICTED
Property type: Flat
Energy Performance Rating: C
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Night storage heating
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: Multiple Providers
Parking: Allocated, Off Street and Private
Accessibility and adaptations: Lift access, Wide doorways, Level access shower, Lateral living, and Level access

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Additional Properties: If you’re purchasing a second home or buy-to-let property, a 5% surcharge applies on top of standard rates.

We give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer of contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

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EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold, Length of lease (remaining): 106 years 5 months,