3 bedroom retirement property for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Ground floor retirement apartment
- Set in the heart of the city with immediate views of St. Cuthbert's Church
- Recently fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Recently fitted shower room
- Two/Three bedrooms
- Bedroom three/Study
- Spacious sitting room with fireplace and view of the church
- Resident's lounge, guest suite & house manager
- Attractive communal gardens and parking (subject to availability)
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
DESCRIPTION
A splendid two/three bedroom ground floor retirement apartment set within King Alfred's Courtyard in prime central Wells, fully renovated and offered with no onward chain. The property has undergone a refurbishment in recent years by the current owner and is presented in a immaculate order throughout making it a fantastic property to simply move furniture in and live.
King Alfred's Courtyard is development of eighteen luxury homes and apartments for the over 55s. Built around a central courtyard, this well maintained gated community benefits from a house manager, lift, guest suite (pre-bookable) and residents' lounge. All communal areas are well maintained and comfortably furnished.
The apartment benefits from its own front door without the use of communal hallways and opens into a light and spacious private hall with ample storage, an airing cupboard and w/c with wash hand basin. The sitting/dining room is a spacious, light and airy room facing South-West and having a wonderful view towards St Cuthbert's Church. The newly fitted kitchen features an array of units with soft close, under counter lights, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, built in fridge/freezer along with also having a lovely aspect towards The Church. From the main hall are three bedrooms, currently used as two bedrooms and a study. The principle bedroom is a good sized double with fitted wardrobes and views to the courtyard gardens. The second bedroom is a smaller double and the third bedroom is a good sized single/study with a fitted wardrobe. The newly fitted shower room features a large shower, toilet, wash hand basin, storage and toilet.
OUTSIDE
There are attractive and well maintained communal gardens to the development with areas of lawn, hard landscaping and beds planted with shrubs and flowers. Benches are dotted around the garden. A small residents car park is on-site and is accessed via electric gates. Spaces are subject to availability.
TENURE
Leasehold
Approximately 102 years remaining of 125 year lease (as of 2024)
SERVICE CHARGES
Service Charge: £5279.04 per annum
Ground Rent: £350.00 per annum
The service charge includes, buildings insurance, grounds maintenance, external property maintenance, cleaning and maintenance of communal areas and house manager (Monday-Friday).
HEATING
Electric heating
SERVICES
Mains drainage, water and electricity are all connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Somerset Council
COUNCIL TAX
Band 'D'
EPC RATING
Rating 'C'
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. [use Contact Agent Button]
DIRECTIONS
On foot from the Wells office turn right into Queen Street at the end of the road turn left on to the High Street and take the first left into Priest Row. One of the entrances to King Alfred's Courtyard can be found on the right hand side, just after the Florists.
For viewing purposes please meet our representative from Cooper & Tanner at the Priest Row entrance (next to the flower shop, BA5 2PY)
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