An excellent one-bedroom UPPER GROUND FLOOR retirement apartment with a COURTYARD VIEW. This desirable development benefits from wonderful communal facilities and is set in a lovely Market town location.

Summary - Completed in 2015 by multi award-winning developers McCarthy & Stone, Barnhill Court occupies an excellent position in thriving and historic Chipping Sodbury - an easy and level 10-minute walk to the beautiful high street with its origins dating back to the 12th Century, and just a few minutes' walk to a Waitrose Supermarket.

This is a 'Retirement Living Plus' development, providing private apartments specifically for those over 70 years of age. The development has been designed for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent Estate Manager and staff, who oversees the smooth running of the development.

Homeowners benefit from one hour of domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets.
All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system which provides a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance.

The development boasts a host of facilities for the enjoyment of home owners: the beautiful communal lounge which is the hub of social activities; a restaurant with a fantastic, varied table-service lunch; mobility scooter store; laundry room; lovely landscaped garden and lifts serving all floors. There is a large well-appointed guest suite for the use of visiting family and friends (a small nightly charge applies for the use of this).

It is easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Barnhill Court. There are many regular activities to enjoy; such activities may include coffee mornings, art groups, fitness classes, film nights, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can dip in and out of activities as they wish. Barnhill Court is also on the route of the local community transport service.

Entrance Hall - Of a good size with space for typical hallway furniture. Having an oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owner's TV) and verbal link to the main development door. Emergency pull-cord, spacious walk-in boiler cupboard with mains socket, light, shelving housing the Gledhill boiler which supplies domestic hot water, and concealed Vent Axia heat exchange unit. A feature glazed-panelled door leads to the living room

Living Room - Of a good size, overlooking the courtyard and boasting a free standing contemporary-styled fireplace, which makes a lovely focal point (the seller is happy to include this in the sale should the purchaser wish). A feature glazed-panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Having cream shaker-style modern fitted units with contrasting laminate wood-effect worktops and matching upstands incorporating an inset stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include a four-ringed hob with glazed splash panel and stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level single oven, concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light. Plank-effect flooring.

Bedroom - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving. Window allowing ample natural light.

Bathroom - 'Wet room' style with modern white suite comprising; WC, vanity wash-hand basin set into fitted furniture surround including storage below and to the side, fitted mirror, paneled bath and separate walk-in level-access shower. Fully tiled walls and wet-room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull-cord and ceiling spot light.

General - There are very pleasant landscaped communal gardens. Car parking may be available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum. Internal doors are a generous width for easy access. Fully controllable room-by-room underfloor heating and an economic heat recovery (heat exchange) system utilising the hot air generated within the property and recirculating this back into the principle rooms

Service Charge (Breakdown) - . The cost of the excellent Estate Manager and 24/7 staff
. 1 Hour of domestic assistance per week
. Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment 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

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service Charge : £8,158.62 per annum (Up to financial year end 30/09/2024)

Lease Information - Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2030

Additional Services - * Entitlements Service * Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs.
* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
* Removal Service * Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
* Solicitors * Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

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