A well presented and spacious one bedroom apartment with LARGE BALCONY located on the second floor of this PRESTIGIOUS RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT. Bowles Court was built by McCarthy & Stone in 2015 and delivers comfortable independent living apartments for the over 70s. The apartment is ideally situated just a short walk from the centre of Chippenham which offers a choice of attractions, shops and amenities. Available with no onward chain.

Viewing : Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Atwell Martin call or e-mail us today to confirm your appointment | 65 New Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ES

Situation : Chippenham itself has a wide range of amenities to include High Street retailers plus supermarkets and retail parks and, in addition, there is a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool, library, cinema and public parks. Chippenham also benefits excellent schooling with numerous primary and three highly sought after secondary schools. For those wishing to commute there is also a regular main line rail service from Chippenham station to London (Paddington) and the west country and the M4 motorway is easily accessed via Junction 17 a few miles north of the town.

Accommodation : The property offers an underfloor heating system further complimented by an efficient ‘Vent Axia’ Heat Exchange (hot air recovery) system. There are Oak veneered doors throughout. With approximate measurements the accommodation comprises:

Entrance Hall :  With solid Oak-veneered entrance door having security spy-hole, Intercom entry system providing both an audio and visual (by home owner’s TV) link to the main development entrance ensuring no unwanted visitors. Emergency pull cord, walk-in store cupboard with light, housing Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and Vent Axia heat exchange system. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living Room.

Sitting Room 4.75m x 3.45m (15’7″ x 11’4″) A bright, welcoming room courtesy of the dual aspect triple-glazed windows, a spacious room with space for a lounge and dining area. Feature glazed panelled door to kitchen. Triple glazed door opening onto the large private balcony.

Kitchen 2.77m x 2.16m (9’1″ x 7’1″) With an electrically operated triple-glazed window. Excellent Range of ‘Maple-effect’ units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching upstands, incorporating a stainless steel single drainer inset sink unit. Comprehensive range of Integrated appliances comprising; a ceramic four-ringed hob with matching glass splashback and stainless steel chimney style extractor hood over, waist-level oven with ’tilt and slide door’ and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling downlights and tiled floor.

Bedroom 4.67m x 2.90m (15’4″ x 9’6″) Excellent double bedroom with triple-glazed window, and walk-in wardrobe with ample hanging rails, shelving and auto light, two further wardrobes one with a full height mirrored door.

Shower Room 2.21m x 1.93m (7’3″ x 6’4″) An excellent wet room facility with a modern white suite comprising; Close-coupled WC, vanity wash hand basin with under sink store cupboard and mirror with integral light and shaver point over. Walk-in shower with both ‘raindrop’ and traditional shower heads. Chrome Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling downlights. Extensively tiled walls and wetroom flooring.

Externally  

Private Balcony 6.91m x 3.48m (22’8″ x 11’5″) The property offers the added benefit of a large private balcony which is surrounded by a contemporary glass and steel balustrade and is fully laid to decking. Perfect for keeping pots or outside dining and entertaining.

Communal Gardens  There are well-managed landscaped communal gardens backing onto the River Avon providing delightful River views with ample terraced seating areas.

Service Charge  The service charge covers
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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
• Restaurant staffing
• One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Bowles Court with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas and all external window cleaning, exterior property maintenance and gardening.

In relation to the fees- we note that the property is a Leasehold Retirement Property. The occupier of the property needs to be over the age of 70 and approved by the Landlord. The service charge is circa £7500-£8000 per year and Ground Rent is circa £450.00.

Property Information  Utilities/Services – Mains Electric, Water & Drainage, Heating

Wiltshire Council Tax – Band C

Tenure – Leasehold