2 bedroom flat for sale

A well presented second floor apartment with balcony, master en suite and allocated parking space, set within this Impressive development of 20 retirement apartments close to the village centre.

Location - 20 Willoughby Place is situated in a mature residential area in the heart of the village, a short walk from the village centre and Budgens supermarket. Bourton provides an excellent range of local facilities including a range of boutique shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, doctors, churches, a leisure centre, local primary school and the popular Cotswold Secondary school. The area's larger commercial and cultural centres of Cheltenham, Cirencester and Oxford are within easy travelling distance and there are main line rail services at Kingham (8 miles) (Paddington 80mins approx) and a comprehensive local bus network radiating from Bourton. The village is set in the heart of the Cotswold Hills which provide outdoor rural leisure pursuits.

Description - A beautifully appointed and substantial second floor apartment enjoying a lovely aspect to the South with balcony, open-plan living space, fully fitted kitchen, large principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, a further second bedroom and separate shower room and use of all the facilities and amenities of Willoughby Place and occupying a superb central position close to all the village amenities and facilities.

Approach - From Station Road, a paved footpath leads through the beautifully maintained front gardens to the covered main entrance to the front of the building with intercom system. Upon entering the building through the main door take the lift to the second floor where number 20 will be found at the end of the corridor with solid timber front door to:

Entrance Hall - With a pair of timber doors to:

Utility Room - Housing the Gledhill Pulsar coil Eco hot water and central heating system with space and plumbing for washing machine/drier, electricity fuse box and storage.

From the hall, timber door to:

Shower Room - With tiled floor with a matching suite comprising deep walk-in shower with glazed door and chrome fittings, low-level WC with built-in cistern and in-set wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, part tiled walls and floor. Chrome heated towel rail.

From the hall, decorative glazed timber door to the:

Principal Living Room - Comprising seating and dining areas, the seating area with decorative fireplace with coal effect fire, lightwell and rooflight over. Dining area with double glazed French doors leading out to a balcony with dwarf wall and railing.

From the dining area, decorative glazed timber door to:

Kitchen - With a fully fitted kitchen with worktop with matching upstands and four ring Neff hob with brushed stainless steel Neff extractor over, stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, Three quarter height unit to one side with built-in Neff oven and microwave. Further unit to side housing the fridge and freezer, a comprehensive range of below worksurface cupboards and drawers, a range of eye-level cupboards. Double glazed casement window overlooking the side of the property. Tiled floor and bespoke lighting.

From the hall, to the far end, a solid timber door to the:

Master Bedroom Suite - With wide double glazed casement window to side elevation, solid timber door to:

En Suite Bathroom - With a matching suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, separate wall mounted shower with chrome fittings and handrail and a glazed folding door, low-level WC with built-in cistern and in-set wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, built-in cupboards below and tiled floor.

From the bedroom, solid timber door to:

Walk-In Wardrobe - With built-0in shelving and hanging rails.

From the hall, solid timber door to:

Bedroom 2 - With double glazed casement window to the side elevation.

Home Owners Lounge - Set in the heart of the building is the communal lounge with tea and coffee available for all homeowners.

Landscaped Patio Area - Accessed off the communal lounge is a communal external seating area.

Guest Suite - The guest suite is available to book in advance and offers two double beds and an en suite bathroom for a modest charge (£25 per night at current time).

Buggy Charging Point - There is a room for charging and storing mobility buggies within the building. Further details can be obtained from the Site Manager.

Heating And Connectivity - The property benefits from double glazing, insulation and electric underfloor heating throughout and is designed to be incredibly energy efficient. There are also telephone, TV and Sky connection points fitted within the apartment and it is possible to have a broadband connection installed for ultimate connectivity. You would need to make your own investigations and arrangements to have these facilities connected with the relevant supplier and accounts set up in your own name.

Security - Each apartment is fitted with secure, lockable doors and windows as well as a door entry system linked to your TV, so you can see who's there before letting anyone in. All of the apartments include an intruder alarm. A smoke detector and a 24 hour emergency call system operated via a pendant gives you the peace of mind that help is never far away wherever you are in your apartment.

Development Manager - There is a Development Manager employed by McCarthy and Stone who is regularly on site and available to assist with any issues or queries. There is also a 24 hour emergency call team.

Outside - Willoughby Place is set back off the Station Road with pedestrian access to the front. Set to the side is a vehicular access with electrically operated gates leading to the parking area, with a space allocated specifically to No.20. There is also a visitors space. There are communal gardens around the property.

Services - Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage are connected. Gas-fired central heating.

Local Authority - Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX ([use Contact Agent Button]) .

Council Tax - Council Tax band E. Rate Payable for 2024/ 2025: £2,653.80

Tenure - Leasehold - This property has a 999 year lease which commenced in 2016, leaving 991 years remaining on the lease.

Ground Rent - There is an Annual Ground Rent of £495.00

Service Charge - There is an annual service charge based on the Development service charge for the 12 months currently ending 30th June 2025. The individual service charge for Apartment 20 is £472.19 per calendar month. The Service charge covers the costs of running the development for the forthcoming year including the Development Manager, communal services, repairs and maintenance, professional services and contingency fund. There is also online access to the development budget to allow you and your family and friends to have access at any time and to save on printing hard copies.

Directions - From the Tayler & Fletcher office proceed down the High Street, passing the village green and river. At the junction with Station Road turn left and Willoughby Place will be found shortly on the right hand side. The driveway is just beyond the property with electric gated access to the private parking area for Willoughby Place.