1 bed Flat For Sale £195,000
Thomas Court Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF23 5EZ

DUAL ASPECT LIVING ROOM - ONE BEDROOM, SECOND FLOOR, RETIREMENT APARTMENT IN THIS RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS DEVELOPMENT WITH RESTAURANT FACILITIES & 24/7 ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Introduction: - This well maintained and bright apartment is located on the second floor floor corner and, as a result, benefits from a dual aspect living room and does not adjoin any other apartment as there is a stairway between this apartment and its neighbour. The super, southerly facing dual aspect, living room is light and airy and, with the elevated position, provides for an interesting outlook to the ever-changing street scene below. There is a well fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, an excellent double bedroom, and a modern wet room with a level access shower.

Constructed in late summer 2013 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy Stone, Thomas Court is consistently one of our most sought-after developments. This is a 'retirement living PLUS' development providing an independent lifestyle opportunity for those aged over 70 but with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent Estate Manager and staff who oversee the smooth running of the development. Thomas Court enjoys excellent communal facilities including a homeowners' lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied and daily table-service lunch, laundry room, scooter store and a lovely landscaped, walled garden. Homeowners also benefit from an hour of free domestic assistance each week and there are 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.

Thomas Court is a very sociable development so it's really easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life here; there are always plenty of regular activities to enjoy. These may include; coffee mornings, art group, fitness classes, film night, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events and occasional organised trips (please refer to the development for specific details). Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can be as sociable or as private as they wish.

Thomas Court enjoys a great position within a level walk of extensive local amenities; with an eclectic mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, doctor's surgery, library, park and bus routes all close at hand.

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 / push button careline panel, large walk-in store cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and concealed vent axia unit. Ceiling light fitting. Feature glazed-panelled door leads to the living room.

Living Room: - A bright and airy room courtesy of the three double-glazed windows providing a lovely dual aspect and an elevated outlook over an interesting street scene below. There is a focal point fireplace with an electric fire for light and / or additional heating, two ceiling light fitting and feature glazed panelled double door leading to the kitchen. Plug sockets are raised for ease of use.

Kitchen: - With an electronically operated double-glazed window for ease of use. Range of 'Maple' effect fitted units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed halogen hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and 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 which reflect light back in to the room and add to the feeling of space. Ceiling light fitting. Plug sockets are raised for ease of use.

Wetroom: - A modern white suite comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with under sink storage, mirror with strip light and shaver point over compliment this spacious shower room. Helpful walk-in level access shower. Heated towel rail, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and wet room flooring.

Leasehold - Lease 125 Years from January 2013
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent review date: January 2028

Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of all apartment windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24-hour emergency call system and 24/7 Estate team
. 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 running costs of the restaurant (with a small additional cost payable per meal eaten in the restaurant)
. One-hour of domestic support per week

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge: £8,755.97 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)