Property for sale in Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14

Part of the popular Retirement development of Regal Court, this well presented and improved 1 bedroom flat is situated on the second floor with views on a north westerly aspect. Lift to all floors. Communal carpark.

Situation

Regal Court is centrally located within close proximity of the town centre and amenities including an Asda supermarket. Adjacent to County Hall, there is a bus stop close by and the railway station is within easy reach providing links to popular locations like Bradford on Avon, Bath and Bristol. Trowbridge Park and a multiplex cinema complex with popular restaurants can also be found in the town centre.

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire and provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. With excellent communications by bus or railway offering access to the surrounding towns of Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Westbury, Chippenham and the Georgian City of Bath.

Description

Regal Court is a purpose built McCarthy Stone residential retirement development constructed in 2003. There are excellent communal facilities including a residents lounge, a guest suite (subject to availability), large laundry room, life line support, communal car park and landscaped communal gardens. The residents hold regular events and groups creating a real community feel with the additional benefit of being within close proximity of the town centre for all other needs.

This well presented second floor apartment has been updated with a Howden's Kitchen and laminate flooring in the living area. Offering bright, well proportioned accommodation with entrance hall, good sized airing/storage cupboard, living room with breakfast area on a north westerly aspect, stylish kitchen, bedroom with fitted double wardrobe and shower room. The flat also benefits from updated electric heating & PVCu double glazing.

No Onward Chain.

Residents for sole occupancy need to be aged 60 or over. There is no upper limit. For joint occupancy, one of the occupants has to be over 60 and the other over 55 (subjects to Landlords approval and discretion).

Accommodation

Communal Entrance

With secure entry door system opening onto the main lobby where the house wardens office is situated. There is a communal kitchen for residents use, and an attractive residents lounge. Off the lobby the corridors lead to the residents accommodation where there are stairs and a lift service to all floors. Public WC. There is also a laundry room with washing machines, dryers and ironing facilities however, the flats can also have their own washing machine plumbed in. On the lower level of the building is the bin store.

On The Second Floor

Entrance Hall

Secure entrance door with letterbox and door viewer. Key operated alarm system. Entry phone system. Laminate flooring. Generous airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with useful shelving.

Living Room

PVCu double glazed window to the side. Cupboard housing the electric meter. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted mirror. Electric heater.

Kitchen

Double doors opening into the kitchen from the living room. PVCu double glazed window to the side. Range of matching contemporary style wall and base units with square edged worktops from Howdens with tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel 1 1/2 drainer sink unit. Electric oven. Two ring electric hob with extractor above. Space for undercounter fridge. Laminate flooring. Wall mounted electric heater.

Bedroom

PVCu double glazed window to the side. Built in double wardrobe with mirrored folding doors. Electric heater.

Shower Room

With a white suite comprising WC and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard below. Wall mounted vanity units and mirror. Double shower with sliding doors. Tiled walls. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Wall mounted heater and extractor fan. Vinyl flooring.

Externally

Communal Parking

Driveway access from Bythesea Road leading up to the communal car park for residents and visitors.

Communal Gardens

The development stands in attractive and well maintained grounds that wrap around the building with communal seating areas.

Tenure - Leasehold

The property is held on a 125 year lease from March 2003.

There is an annual service charge with the last being in the region of approx. £2809.44 (2023). Charges include building insurance, maintenance of communal areas, water rates, and lift maintenance.

The Ground Rent is £365.00 per year.

Council Tax

The property is in Band C with the amount payable for 2024/25 being £2162.31.

Services

Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected. Heating is from the electric heaters (not tested by Chase Buchanan).

Viewings

To arrange a viewing please call or email

Seller Fees

A 1% Contingency Fee and 1% Transfer Fee is payable by the seller on completion of the sale. The 1% is calculated on the original purchase price or the selling price, whichever is the lower.

Code

11252 08/08/24