2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Retirement Extra Care Development in Central Location
- First Floor Two Double Bedrooms and Wet Room
- Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room with Juliet Balcony
- 24hr On-Site Care Staff
- Ground Rent & Service Charges Apply
- Service Charges inclusive Gas, Electric & Water supply
- Leasehold - 75% Shared Ownership
- EPC Rating B
- No Onward Chain
- St Johns Care Trust
Situation - Florence Court is situated close to Bradley Road with access from Rutland Crescent and approximately half a mile to the west of the town centre. There are local shops nearby and the town centre which is within easy walking distance offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational amenities.
Description - This bright and light flat is located on the first floor at the front of the building overlooking the main entrance. The lift and stairs are very close by giving easy access to the communal areas and entrance.
Florence Court is an exceptional extra care housing scheme run by the Bedfordshire Pilgrim Housing Association and is run by The Order of St Johns Care Trust. It is specifically designed for the needs of the elderly including those needing extra care.
There are 40 two bedroom apartments in the scheme which combine affordable homes to rent and shared ownership properties offering a wide range of services including on site care staff, non residential manager and full alarm system.
Prospective buyers should be over 55, live in the area or have a local connection, and need to have a minimum care requirement. Applications are subject to approval from BPHA.
There are social and community activities and the development includes a hair salon, treatment room, TV lounge area, library and games room. There are facilities and charging points for mobility scooters, extensive well maintained gardens and parking for residents and visitors.
The development was opened in June 2011 and provides well planned and well insulated accommodation with spacious communal areas and living space.
Directions - From the centre of Trowbridge take the Bradley/Westbury Road and turn left into Rutland Crescent. The entrance to Florence Court will be found on the left hand side.
Accommodation -
Communal Entrance Hall - Secure entrance system. Lift service to all floors.
Entrance Hall - With coved ceiling. Linen cupboard. Storage cupboard. Radiator.
Sitting Room - 3.45m x 4.98m plus door recess. - Double glazed door to Juliet balcony. Coved ceiling. TV point. Telephone point. Two wall lights. Radiator.
Kitchen - 4.01m x 2.24m - Being fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units with rolled edge laminated worktops and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit, four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and eye level oven. Coved ceiling. Internal window to the communal passage way.
Bedroom One - 2.79m x 3.28m - With coved ceiling. Window to the front. Radiator.
Bedroom Two - 2.87m x 3.28m - With coved ceiling. Window to the front. Radiator.
Wet Room - 2.62m x 2.13m - The wet room comprises shower area, low level wc and wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Resistant flooring. Extractor fan. Wall light. Shaver point. Radiator.
Externally -
Front - In front of the building is a generous parking area for visitors and residents. There is pedestrian access for the residents to the side of Florence Court leading directly onto Bradley Road opposite Aldi Supermarket.
Rear Communal Garden - There are well maintained and spacious grounds including lawn areas, paved areas with seating and shrub borders.
Tenure - The property is Leasehold. Our clients are selling a 75% share of the title. The lease is from June 2011 for 125 years.
Charges - The service charge is £613.99 per calendar month which includes gas, electricity and water bills for each apartment. The maintenance and cleaning of communal areas are also included.
The Order of St Johns core care charge is approximately £46.58 per week for the 24 hour emergency call pendant and a 24/7 onsite carer. Plus 5 hours care per week at £127.00 - £25.40 per hour.
There is an assignment and admin fee on resale.
Council Tax - The property is in Band C with the amount payable for 2024/25 being £2612.31
Services - Main services of electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.
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Code - 10777 11/04/2024
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