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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Thomas Court, Marlborough Road, Cardiff
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Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
570 sq ft / 53 sq m
EPC rating: C
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 114 yrs left
Ground rent£435 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge£9,515.62 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand D

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (114 years remaining)
  • Ground Floor Apartment
  • Direct Access From Living Room On To Pretty Patio Area
  • Double Bedroom With Fitted Wardrobe
  • On Site Restaurant Serving 3 Course Lunches
  • Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
  • Guest Suite Available For Visiting Family & Friends
  • Landscaped Communal Gardens
  • One Hour of Domestic Support Per Week Included Within Service Charge
  • Estates Manager & Team On Site 24/7
  • 24/7 Care Line & Secure Entry System

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Ground floor retirement apartment with access out on to a pretty patio area from the living room. Located within close reach to the fabulous communal facilities such as the onsite restaurant and homeowners lounge.
*Pet Friendly* *Energy Efficient* *On Site Restaurant'

Thomas Court - Constructed in late summer 2013 by renowned retirement home specialists McCarthy Stone, Thomas Court is consistently one of our most sought-after developments.
This is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 70’s and designed specifically for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent staff and Estate Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development.

The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a Homeowners' lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied and subsidised daily table-service lunch, laundry room, mobility scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Homeowners also benefit from one hour of domestic assistance each week included within the service charge, and there are also extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets.
All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.

It’s so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Thomas Court. There are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; a choir, art group, fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, themed events and occasional organised trips. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.

The Local Area - Thomas Court is in an excellent location providing Home owners with an easy level walk of extensive amenities; The vibrancy of Wellfield Road is about a quarter of a mile distance with it's excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants, Doctors, Library, Roath Park and and bus routes are all also within a similar distance.

No.1 - No.1 is situated on the ground floor with access out on to a private patio area from the living room and the restaurant and homeowners lounge are within close proximity. The kitchen is equipped with a host of integrated appliances and the double bedroom has a fitted wardrobe. The bathroom has a level access shower and there is a large storage cupboard housing the boiler off the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall: - With a solid Oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, walk-in cupboard housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water, light and shelving,

Living Room: - A welcoming living room with double glazed door with matching side panel opening on to a small patio area. Modern feature fireplace housing an electric fire. Feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen: - With a double-glazed electronically operated window. Excellent range of pale wood effect fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink. Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist height oven and fridge/freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Double Bedroom: - A well-proportioned double bedroom. Double-glazed window, fitted double wardrobe with ample hanging space, shelving and mirror fronted sliding doors.

Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising; walk-in level access shower with thermostatically controlled shower. close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with under sink storage, fitted mirror with strip light and shaver point above. Fitted storge and shelving, fully tiled walls and vinyl flooring. Electric heated towel rail/radiator, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light.

Parking - Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum (subject to 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
• Underfloor heating in individual apartments
• 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: £9,515.62 per annum (up to financial year end 31/03/2025).

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).

Leasehold: - Lease 125 Years From January 2013
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2028

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Care & Support - The personal care services available at Thomas Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

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McCarthy Stone - Resales
McCarthy Stone - Resales
4th Floor, 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AQ
01202 060980
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.  
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