1 bedroom apartment for sale

STUNNING VIEWS from this second floor one bed Retirement Apartment with LARGE SUNNY BALCONY over looking the river.
~Set in the VERY POPULAR Bowles Court development~

Summary - Bowles Court was completed at the end of 2015 by award-winning retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone and is a sought-after 'Retirement Living Plus' development providing independent living for those aged 70 years and over. It occupies a fantastic position alongside the River Avon and is just 200 metres from the centre of town.

A variety of local supermarkets can be found nearby and the Town Centre also boasts access to a local Hospital and plenty of Doctors surgeries, Banks, retail stores and independent shops. There are also regular traditional town markets. Places of interest in the local area are varied, with John Coles Park, the museum and Heritage Centre and Chippenham folk festival just a few examples. For those interested in wider travel, transport links are strong with regular bus services connecting residents to towns including Bath, Calne, Devizes, Trowbridge and Swindon. Rail links are also good and Chippenham railway station features along the main line to London Paddington.

The development enjoys excellent 'five-star' amenities to include a Homeowners lounge, restaurant with a fantastic daily lunch service, function room, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens with a super terrace backing onto the River Avon. Our Estate Manager and staff are on site 24 hours each day to oversee the smooth running of the development. Further peace-of-mind is found in the provision of the 24-hour emergency call system. There are chargeable care and domestic help packages available albeit all home owners receive up one-hour domestic assistance each week included within the service charge.

There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a charge of £25 per night applies. Car parking is available by annual permit chargeable at around £250 and for which there may be a waiting list.

Entrance Hallway - Of excellent size with ample space for hall furniture. Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, 24-hour emergency careline, walk-in storage/airing cupboard with light, shelving, hot water cylinder supplying domestic hot water and concealed 'Vent Axia' system. Illuminated light switches, ceiling down lights, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom.

Living Room - Benefiting from stunning views of the river, and with a glazed patio door leading out to an extensive balcony, Focal point fireplace with inset electric fire, TV and telephone points. Ceiling lights, raised electric power sockets and attractive glazed double-doors to kitchen. Glazed door to the hallway.

Balcony - Large glazed panel balcony with stunning views of the river and landscaped communal gardens. Ample room for garden furniture and pot plants and 2 external lights.

Kitchen - Electrically operated triple-glazed window with stunning river views. Quality range of Maple 'effect' fitted units with contrasting worktops and matching upstands incorporating an inset stainless steel sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a Bosch 4-ringed hob with a contemporary styled glazed splash-panel and stainless-steel chimney extractor over. Bosch waist-level oven, fridge and freezer, ceiling and under wall unit down lights and tiled floor.

Bedroom - An excellent-sized main bedroom with stunning river views from a triple-glazed window and benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe with auto light, ample hanging space and shelving. Illuminated light switch, ceiling lights, TV and telephone point.

Wet Room - A wet room facility with modern white suite comprising; dual flush comfort height close-coupled WC, inset vanity wash hand basin with under sink store cupboard and mirror with shaver electrical point and integrated touch sensitive light over, level access walk-in shower with both ‘rain drop’ and traditional shower attachments and grab rail. Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord, ceiling down lights. Extensively tiled walls and vinyl wet room flooring.

Lease Information - Ground Rent: £435 per annum.
Lease: 125 years from June 2015
Ground rent review: Jun-30

Car Parking Permit Scheme- Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £8,792.38 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/25).

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).