1 bed Flat For Sale £72,950
A rare opportunity to acquire a Recently Decorated Apartment on the Ground Floor in this Very Popular Town Centre Retirement Development.Communal Entrance Hall with Lift serving all floors, Individual Entrance Hall, 1 Double Bedroom, Fully-tiled Bathroom, Pleasant Sitting Room, Kitchentte, Sealed-unit Double Glazing & Economy 7 Night Store Heating, House Manager, Residents' Lounge & Laundry Room.
THE PROPERTY
is a rare opportunity to acquire a freshly decorated retirement apartment conveniently located on the Ground Floor of Homeminster House, an attractive purpose-built town centre development with well-lit communal hallways whilst all floors are served by a lift and stairways. All properties benefit from Electric Heating and Double Glazing, power points are at a comfortable waist height, whilst safety & security systems are linked to a House Manager responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the building and an out-of-hours careline service provides peace of mind when the House Manager is off duty. A guest apartment is also available by arrangement for visiting friends and relatives. Thoughtfully designed with retirement in mind, this is a very rare opportunity to acquire a light & airy Ground Floor apartment at Homeminster House with the added bonus of direct access to outside space hence the Agents strongly advise an early accompanied internal inspection in order to avoid disappointment.
LOCATION
Homeminster House enjoys a very handy location just off Station Road close to the railway station and moments on foot from the bustling town centre with its excellent shopping facilities - 3 supermarkets including nearby Waitrose and Lidl stores which are practically on the doorstep, together with a wide range of other amenities including a host of independent shops. Other facilities include a theatre & library, hospital & clinics and the town is well served by local buses. Rail users enjoy regular services to Salisbury and then direct to London Waterloo, and to Bath with a direct line onto South Wales. The other main centres in the area include Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Bath and Salisbury which are all within a comfortable driving distance whilst the A36, A350 and A303 trunk routes provide swift access throughout the West Country and further afield to London via the A303/M3. Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton Airports are each just over an hour by car.
ACCOMMODATION
Sheltered Porch Area
with secure entryphone access system linked to the apartment.
Communal Entrance Hall
giving access to the Lift to all floors, Manager's Office, Residents' Lounge Area and Laundry.
Ground Floor Hall
with individual front door into the apartment.
Private Inner Hall
with entryphone/intercom, smoke alarm sensor, Glen electric heater and wooden flooring.
Bedroom - 11' 7'' x 8' 8'' (3.53m x 2.64m)
having night store heater, built-in wardrobe cupboard with bi-fold doors having hanging rail and wall light point.
Fully tiled Bathroom
having White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower over and folding splash screen, vanity hand basin with useful cupboard under, low level W.C., complementary ceramic tiling, heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Pleasant Living Room - 17' 11'' x 10' 6'' (5.46m x 3.20m)
enjoying sunny Southerly aspect,with feature Electric fire creating a focal point, night store heater, polished wood flooring, T.V. aerial point, telephone point, wall light points, walk-in cupboard housing fusegear and hot water tank with twin immersion heaters fitted. A picture window and double glazed door overlook a small area of Garden including a lawn and borders stocked with shrubs and plants.
From the Living Room an archway opens into:
Compact Fully-tiled Kitchenette - 7' 3'' x 5' 7'' (2.21m x 1.70m)
having postformed worksurfaces, stainless steel sink, ample drawer & cupboard space including carousel unit, complementary tiling, matching overhead cupboards, Zanussi slot-in Electric cooker and extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
Residents' Parking
Available on a first come/first served basis - Residents' Parking is controlled by a number plate recognition camera. Charging Bay for Electric Mobility Scooters.
The approach to the building
is attractively laid to well tended borders stocked with a variety of groundcover plants and shrubs. Number 2 is on the Ground Floor and can be accessed either via the communal entrance or independently.
Services
We understand Mains Water, Drainage & Electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure
Leasehold with vacant possession.
Lease
The property is held on a 99 year lease which commenced on 1986 subject to an annually reviewable all-in maintenance charge, the amount payable for the six-month period 1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024 is £1275.75. This covers the upkeep of communal areas, provision of the House Manager, metered Water and includes Building Insurance.
Ground Rent
£227.59 for the current half-year period 1 March 2024 - 31 August 2024.
Rating Band
"A"
EPC URL
FLOORPLAN FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE
VIEWING
By prior appointment through DAVIS & LATCHAM43 Market Place Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AZTelephone Warminster[use Contact Agent Button] Website - - [use Contact Agent Button]
PLEASE NOTE
Davis & Latcham for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that these particulars whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as a statement of representation of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Davis & Latcham has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property, nor have we checked the working condition of services or appliances included within the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. Please contact us directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificate and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007. The intellectual rights to these details are the property of Davis & Latcham and may not be copied or reproduced without prior permission.
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 61
Ground Rent: £455.18 per year
Service Charge: £2551.50 per year
THE PROPERTY
is a rare opportunity to acquire a freshly decorated retirement apartment conveniently located on the Ground Floor of Homeminster House, an attractive purpose-built town centre development with well-lit communal hallways whilst all floors are served by a lift and stairways. All properties benefit from Electric Heating and Double Glazing, power points are at a comfortable waist height, whilst safety & security systems are linked to a House Manager responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the building and an out-of-hours careline service provides peace of mind when the House Manager is off duty. A guest apartment is also available by arrangement for visiting friends and relatives. Thoughtfully designed with retirement in mind, this is a very rare opportunity to acquire a light & airy Ground Floor apartment at Homeminster House with the added bonus of direct access to outside space hence the Agents strongly advise an early accompanied internal inspection in order to avoid disappointment.
LOCATION
Homeminster House enjoys a very handy location just off Station Road close to the railway station and moments on foot from the bustling town centre with its excellent shopping facilities - 3 supermarkets including nearby Waitrose and Lidl stores which are practically on the doorstep, together with a wide range of other amenities including a host of independent shops. Other facilities include a theatre & library, hospital & clinics and the town is well served by local buses. Rail users enjoy regular services to Salisbury and then direct to London Waterloo, and to Bath with a direct line onto South Wales. The other main centres in the area include Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Bath and Salisbury which are all within a comfortable driving distance whilst the A36, A350 and A303 trunk routes provide swift access throughout the West Country and further afield to London via the A303/M3. Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton Airports are each just over an hour by car.
ACCOMMODATION
Sheltered Porch Area
with secure entryphone access system linked to the apartment.
Communal Entrance Hall
giving access to the Lift to all floors, Manager's Office, Residents' Lounge Area and Laundry.
Ground Floor Hall
with individual front door into the apartment.
Private Inner Hall
with entryphone/intercom, smoke alarm sensor, Glen electric heater and wooden flooring.
Bedroom - 11' 7'' x 8' 8'' (3.53m x 2.64m)
having night store heater, built-in wardrobe cupboard with bi-fold doors having hanging rail and wall light point.
Fully tiled Bathroom
having White suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower over and folding splash screen, vanity hand basin with useful cupboard under, low level W.C., complementary ceramic tiling, heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Pleasant Living Room - 17' 11'' x 10' 6'' (5.46m x 3.20m)
enjoying sunny Southerly aspect,with feature Electric fire creating a focal point, night store heater, polished wood flooring, T.V. aerial point, telephone point, wall light points, walk-in cupboard housing fusegear and hot water tank with twin immersion heaters fitted. A picture window and double glazed door overlook a small area of Garden including a lawn and borders stocked with shrubs and plants.
From the Living Room an archway opens into:
Compact Fully-tiled Kitchenette - 7' 3'' x 5' 7'' (2.21m x 1.70m)
having postformed worksurfaces, stainless steel sink, ample drawer & cupboard space including carousel unit, complementary tiling, matching overhead cupboards, Zanussi slot-in Electric cooker and extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
Residents' Parking
Available on a first come/first served basis - Residents' Parking is controlled by a number plate recognition camera. Charging Bay for Electric Mobility Scooters.
The approach to the building
is attractively laid to well tended borders stocked with a variety of groundcover plants and shrubs. Number 2 is on the Ground Floor and can be accessed either via the communal entrance or independently.
Services
We understand Mains Water, Drainage & Electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure
Leasehold with vacant possession.
Lease
The property is held on a 99 year lease which commenced on 1986 subject to an annually reviewable all-in maintenance charge, the amount payable for the six-month period 1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024 is £1275.75. This covers the upkeep of communal areas, provision of the House Manager, metered Water and includes Building Insurance.
Ground Rent
£227.59 for the current half-year period 1 March 2024 - 31 August 2024.
Rating Band
"A"
EPC URL
FLOORPLAN FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE
VIEWING
By prior appointment through DAVIS & LATCHAM43 Market Place Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AZTelephone Warminster[use Contact Agent Button] Website - - [use Contact Agent Button]
PLEASE NOTE
Davis & Latcham for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that these particulars whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as a statement of representation of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Davis & Latcham has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property, nor have we checked the working condition of services or appliances included within the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information. Please contact us directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificate and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007. The intellectual rights to these details are the property of Davis & Latcham and may not be copied or reproduced without prior permission.
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Years Remaining: 61
Ground Rent: £455.18 per year
Service Charge: £2551.50 per year
