Floorplan
Map1 bedroom apartment
Retirement
Sold STC
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
753
EPC rating: B
Key information
Features and description
- First Floor Apartment - Lift Access To All Floors
- Larger Than Average Layout
- Walk Out Balcony Overlooking Communal Landscaped Gardens
- Modern Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
- Owned Parking Space
- On Site Bistro
- Estates Team On Site 24/7
- 24 Hour Careline System For Added Peace Of Mind
- Gues Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
- Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
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Beautifully presented, larger than average, first floor, one bedroom retirement apartment situated within this stunning development offering an on site Bistro, Homeowners Lounge, Landscaped Communal Gardens and Lift Access To All Floors.
Introduction - Magpie Court is a stunning development built by multi award-winning retirement specialist McCarthy Stone. A 'Retirement Living Plus' development designed for independent living for those aged over 70 years, Magpie Court offers the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our Estate Manager and staff who oversee the smooth running of the development. The development enjoys fantastic communal facilities including a beautiful homeowner's lounge, bistro with a fantastic, varied and inexpensive menu, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Homeowners also benefit from extensive domestic and care packages being available to suit individual needs and budgets, one hour of domiciliary care per week is included in the service charge. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night applies.
It is easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Magpie Court; there is a growing list of regular activities to choose from. Often these include; coffee mornings, film nights, exercise classes, gardening club, games and card evenings, cheese and wine evenings, guest speakers and occasional trips. 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.
Magpie Court boasts an enviable High Street location in this sought-after suburb of Bristol the development is just 0.2 miles from Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve, which has peaceful woodlands, parks and streams. It's perfect for a leisurely walk. The High Street is 0.5 miles away where you'll find bakeries, supermarkets, banks and a Post Office., pubs and restaurants. Only 0.6 miles away, you can also find Hanham Library and the local Community Centre, which holds regular events and activities.
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Entrance Hallway - Having a solid 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 entrance door. Emergency pull cord, useful walk-in boiler cupboard with light, shelving and housing the Gledhill boiler supplying hot water, concealed heat exchange system for economic heat recovery. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and shower room.
Living Room - A beautifully presented and very welcoming room with a French door opening onto the balcony, with a pleasant elevated outlook over the development's landscaped gardens. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen. This particularly spacious lounge has the added benefit of a very useful separate office nook off the lounge area.
Kitchen - Excellent contemporary styled fitted kitchen with soft-white units having contrasting laminate worktops and matching up-stands incorporating an inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a halogen hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over and modern glass splashback, waist-level oven, and concealed fridge and freezer. Concealed under-unit lighting, ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.
Double Bedroom - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. Full height double glazed window allows ample natural light.
Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising; a back-to-the-wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with fitted unit below and heated mirror having integrated light over, walk-in level access shower. Heated ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, extensively tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Parking - No.19 has it's own allocated 'owned' parking space.
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Service Charge (Breakdown) - . One hour domestic assistance each 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
. Estates Manager and team
The service charge does not cover external costs for the apartments such as Council Tax, Electricity and TV.
Service charge: £9,599.52 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2024)
Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: June 2033
Introduction - Magpie Court is a stunning development built by multi award-winning retirement specialist McCarthy Stone. A 'Retirement Living Plus' development designed for independent living for those aged over 70 years, Magpie Court offers the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our Estate Manager and staff who oversee the smooth running of the development. The development enjoys fantastic communal facilities including a beautiful homeowner's lounge, bistro with a fantastic, varied and inexpensive menu, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Homeowners also benefit from extensive domestic and care packages being available to suit individual needs and budgets, one hour of domiciliary care per week is included in the service charge. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night applies.
It is easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Magpie Court; there is a growing list of regular activities to choose from. Often these include; coffee mornings, film nights, exercise classes, gardening club, games and card evenings, cheese and wine evenings, guest speakers and occasional trips. 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.
Magpie Court boasts an enviable High Street location in this sought-after suburb of Bristol the development is just 0.2 miles from Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve, which has peaceful woodlands, parks and streams. It's perfect for a leisurely walk. The High Street is 0.5 miles away where you'll find bakeries, supermarkets, banks and a Post Office., pubs and restaurants. Only 0.6 miles away, you can also find Hanham Library and the local Community Centre, which holds regular events and activities.
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Entrance Hallway - Having a solid 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 entrance door. Emergency pull cord, useful walk-in boiler cupboard with light, shelving and housing the Gledhill boiler supplying hot water, concealed heat exchange system for economic heat recovery. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and shower room.
Living Room - A beautifully presented and very welcoming room with a French door opening onto the balcony, with a pleasant elevated outlook over the development's landscaped gardens. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen. This particularly spacious lounge has the added benefit of a very useful separate office nook off the lounge area.
Kitchen - Excellent contemporary styled fitted kitchen with soft-white units having contrasting laminate worktops and matching up-stands incorporating an inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a halogen hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over and modern glass splashback, waist-level oven, and concealed fridge and freezer. Concealed under-unit lighting, ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.
Double Bedroom - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe housing hanging rails and shelving. Full height double glazed window allows ample natural light.
Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising; a back-to-the-wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with fitted unit below and heated mirror having integrated light over, walk-in level access shower. Heated ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, extensively tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Parking - No.19 has it's own allocated 'owned' parking space.
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Service Charge (Breakdown) - . One hour domestic assistance each 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
. Estates Manager and team
The service charge does not cover external costs for the apartments such as Council Tax, Electricity and TV.
Service charge: £9,599.52 per annum (for financial year ending 30/09/2024)
Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from 2018
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: June 2033
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.