1 bed Flat For Sale £145,000
One bedroom, second floor apartment with lift access and a quiet, leafy outlook - exclusively available to the over 60's.
Despite its quiet backwater setting Wingfield Court is in a fabulous location opposite the extensive grounds of the acclaimed Sherborne Independent Boys School and less than a mile from the Town Centre, with is superb range of shops bars and restaurants. Other excellent local amenities, including; the Abbey, Sherborne Castle, Waitrose, Sainsburys and the rail station. are all within approximately 20 minutes level walk.
Constructed in late 2011 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, Wingfield Court is a 'Retirement Living' development providing an independent lifestyle opportunity for those aged over 60 with the peace-of-mind provided by support of our excellent House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys superb communal facilities including an excellent homeowner's lounge, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
In addition, 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 nightly charge applies.
It's so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Wingfield Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to enjoy, these vary from coffee mornings or film nights through to organised day trips. 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 - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Lounge - Two double glazed windows with a leafy outlook. Focal-point fireplace with inset electric fire. Dimplex panel heater, TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets.
Kitchen - Well-equipped kitchen with a sky light and with an excellent range of 'Maple effect' fronted fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled splash-backs, fully tiled floor and ceiling spot light fitting.
Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Ceiling light, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising; WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and mirror, strip light and shaver point over, large shower cubicle with glazed shower door and grab rail. Electric wall heater, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and floor.
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 House Manager
. 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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,245.42 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)
Ground Rent - Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: June 2026
Leasehold - Lease 125 Years from the 1st June 2011
Despite its quiet backwater setting Wingfield Court is in a fabulous location opposite the extensive grounds of the acclaimed Sherborne Independent Boys School and less than a mile from the Town Centre, with is superb range of shops bars and restaurants. Other excellent local amenities, including; the Abbey, Sherborne Castle, Waitrose, Sainsburys and the rail station. are all within approximately 20 minutes level walk.
Constructed in late 2011 by award-winning retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, Wingfield Court is a 'Retirement Living' development providing an independent lifestyle opportunity for those aged over 60 with the peace-of-mind provided by support of our excellent House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys superb communal facilities including an excellent homeowner's lounge, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
In addition, 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 nightly charge applies.
It's so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Wingfield Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to enjoy, these vary from coffee mornings or film nights through to organised day trips. 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 - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
Lounge - Two double glazed windows with a leafy outlook. Focal-point fireplace with inset electric fire. Dimplex panel heater, TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets.
Kitchen - Well-equipped kitchen with a sky light and with an excellent range of 'Maple effect' fronted fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed ceramic hob with a stainless-steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled splash-backs, fully tiled floor and ceiling spot light fitting.
Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobe. Ceiling light, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Modern white suite comprising; WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and mirror, strip light and shaver point over, large shower cubicle with glazed shower door and grab rail. Electric wall heater, electric heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and floor.
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 House Manager
. 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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,245.42 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)
Ground Rent - Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: June 2026
Leasehold - Lease 125 Years from the 1st June 2011
