1 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (114 years remaining)
- First Floor Apartment - Lift Access To All Floors
- Well Equipped Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
- Double Bedroom With Fitted Wardrobe
- Shower Room With Walk In Shower
- House Manager Who Oversees The Smooth Running Of The Development
- Landscaped Communal Gardens
- Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
- Laundry Room
- Guest Suite Available For Visiting Friends & Family
- 24 Careline System & Secure Entry System
Video tours
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*
Holmcroft Court - Completed in 2012 by award-winning developers McCarthy Stone, Holmcroft Court occupies an excellent position less than a 10-minute level walk to the High Street of this thriving Somerset town. Providing private apartments specifically for those over 60 years of age the development enjoys a host of facilities for the benefit of home owners not least of which is the beautiful communal lounge which is the hub of social activities. In addition, there is a lift serving all floors, mobility scooter store, laundry room and a landscaped garden with mature trees.
Further peace-of-mind is found in the service provided by our House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system in the apartments and communal areas. A guest suite is available to receive family and friends for which a small charge per night is made.
The quality of life is so important to living at Holmcroft Court and it’s easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life here; there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; coffee mornings, a fitness class, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.
Holmcroft Court is located just a short distance from the High street and local amenities which include a post office, pharmacy, hairdressers, bakers, banks and supermarkets.
Entrance Hall - A good-sized hallway having 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, large walk-in boiler cupboard with light and shelving housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and concealed ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange system utilising the hot air generated within the property and recirculating this back into the principle rooms. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living room.
Living Room - A welcoming room with double-glazed window and focal point fireplace with ‘pebble effect’ electric fire. Two ceiling light fittings and a feature glazed panelled door to kitchen.
Kitchen - With a double-glazed window. An excellent range of ‘maple effect’ fitted wall and base units with having contrasting laminate worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. A range of integrated appliances include; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, high level built-in oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Tiled splashbacks and tiled floor, ceiling spot light fitting.
Double Bedroom - An excellent double bedroom with a double-glazed window, fitted wardrobe with hanging rail, shelving and mirror-fronted sliding doors.
Shower Room - White suite comprising; walk-in shower with a thermostatically controlled shower unit and glazed shower screen, close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with under-sink storage and mirror with strip light and shaver point above. Fully tiled walls and floor, electric heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.
Parking - Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum (please check with the House Manager for current availability)
Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:
• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in 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 House Manager.
Service Charge: £2,719.16 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).
Lease - Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2027
Lease: 125 Years from Jan 2012
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.
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