1 bed Flat For Sale £175,000
A superb one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment with direct access to a patio area from the Living Room.
Summary
Constructed in 2011 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, William Court is a ‘Retirement Living’ development providing a quality-of-lifestyle opportunity for the over 60’s and designed for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent House Manager. William Court is located in one of the best residential addresses in the area and within close proximity to both Downend and Staple Hill High Streets. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a homeowner’s lounge, laundry, scooter store and beautiful landscaped gardens. 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 of £30 per night applies. It’s so easy to make new friends and to exercise both body and mind at William Court;
This is a very sociable development and there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, table tennis, snooker, 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.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. There is a 24-hour emergency response pull cord system and sophisticated intercom entry system that can provide both a audio and visual link (via the Home Owners TV) to the main development entrance door. Large walk-in storage cupboard has light and shelving and houses both the Gledhill hot water tank (which was new in 2019 and has been regularly serviced) and the Vent Axia heat exchange unit. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Doors lead to the Living Room, Bathroom and Bedroom.
Living Room
A bright and airy room with a double-glazed French door and matching side-panel opening onto a patio area with a very pleasant outlook. Ceiling spot lights, TV and phone point. Feature glazed-panelled door leads to the kitchen.
Kitchen
With a double-glazed window allowing natural light. There is a range of ‘Maple effect’ fronted fitted wall and base units with contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a ceramic four-ringed hob with a stainless-steel chimney style extractor hood, waist level single oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.
Bedroom One
Of a very good size with a double-glazed window allowing ample light and benefiting from a built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bathroom
With fully tiled walls and tiled floor, this modern room comprises; panelled bath with shower over, W.C. Vanity washbasin with undersink cupboard below and mirror and light above. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge is £2,461.56 per annum (for financial year end 31.03.2023). The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit
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.
Lease Information
Lease Length: 125 years from the 1st June 2011
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review: June 2026
Summary
Constructed in 2011 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, William Court is a ‘Retirement Living’ development providing a quality-of-lifestyle opportunity for the over 60’s and designed for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent House Manager. William Court is located in one of the best residential addresses in the area and within close proximity to both Downend and Staple Hill High Streets. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a homeowner’s lounge, laundry, scooter store and beautiful landscaped gardens. 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 of £30 per night applies. It’s so easy to make new friends and to exercise both body and mind at William Court;
This is a very sociable development and there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, table tennis, snooker, 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.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. There is a 24-hour emergency response pull cord system and sophisticated intercom entry system that can provide both a audio and visual link (via the Home Owners TV) to the main development entrance door. Large walk-in storage cupboard has light and shelving and houses both the Gledhill hot water tank (which was new in 2019 and has been regularly serviced) and the Vent Axia heat exchange unit. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Doors lead to the Living Room, Bathroom and Bedroom.
Living Room
A bright and airy room with a double-glazed French door and matching side-panel opening onto a patio area with a very pleasant outlook. Ceiling spot lights, TV and phone point. Feature glazed-panelled door leads to the kitchen.
Kitchen
With a double-glazed window allowing natural light. There is a range of ‘Maple effect’ fronted fitted wall and base units with contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a ceramic four-ringed hob with a stainless-steel chimney style extractor hood, waist level single oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.
Bedroom One
Of a very good size with a double-glazed window allowing ample light and benefiting from a built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bathroom
With fully tiled walls and tiled floor, this modern room comprises; panelled bath with shower over, W.C. Vanity washbasin with undersink cupboard below and mirror and light above. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge is £2,461.56 per annum (for financial year end 31.03.2023). The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) Subject To Availabilit
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.
Lease Information
Lease Length: 125 years from the 1st June 2011
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review: June 2026
