3 bedroom retirement property for sale

A spacious and most attractive 3 bedroom town house set in the exclusive Cloisters courtyard development only 100 yards walk of Cheap Street conveniently situated for the town centre. No onward chain.


8 The Cloisters is part of a small development of properties constructed by McCarthy and Stone Ltd arranged around a formally laid out inner courtyard. Entrance to the development is protected by electrically operated gates complete with an entry phone system connected to each property. Number 8 is a three bedroom mid-terrace house situated at the back of the desirable development away from passing traffic. The property requires modernisation with a welcoming entrance hall giving way to a WC and all ground floor accommodation. There are two reception rooms at the rear, however, this could be made into one large reception room if desired. The kitchen is at the front of the property overlooking the delightful courtyard gardens. The kitchen is equipped with base and wall units and an integral, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, hob and overhead extractor.
The first floor offers three good sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom, built in wardrobes and Juliet balcony.

Services
All mains connected.
Council Tax Band F
Broadband & Mobile coverage can be checked at :- checker.ofcom.org.uk
Flood check :- gov.uk/check-flooding

Agents Note
Ground rent of £100.00 is payable half yearly in advance, next falling due on 01 September 2024 & Service charge currently £1,192pa.
There is an occupancy age restriction of minimum 60 years for the first occupant and 55 years for the second.

The Cloisters is in the heart of the Conservation Area, about 100 yards from Cheap Street, Sherborne’s main shopping thoroughfare with a number of independent shops, national retailers and cafés. The cloisters lies to the centre of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne within level walking distance of many of the towns amenities which include the Abbey, a main line train station, three Doctors surgeries, two supermarkets and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with the main line station linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

The Cloisters is approached through electrically operated gates giving access to a communal courtyard and allocated parking space. Steps lead up to communal gardens which have been laid out in a classical Roman style with well stocked beds of flowers, specimen shrubs, roses and miniature box hedging, lily pond, fountain and seating areas.
The courtyard garden at the rear is currently planted with mature shrubs and borders that are in need of pruning.