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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SN10 2GZ
For saleReduced £15k (−8.3%) on 26 OctListed 30 days
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About
A one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment with direct patio access and on-site bistro, set within a peaceful retirement development close to Devizes town centre.
Shackleton Place is a one bedroom ground floor apartment within a Retirement Living Plus development built in 2018 by McCarthy & Stone.
The apartment has a spacious living room with direct access onto a patio and the communal gardens.
The kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances, while the double bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe.
The accommodation also includes a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate walk-in utility cupboard.
The apartment is situated along a quiet ground floor corridor, close to the Bistro and laundry facilities.
The property has a north/west facing aspect with direct access from the living room to a private patio area and landscaped communal gardens.
The gardens include established planting, mature trees and communal patio areas for residents to use.
Shackleton Place provides a range of communal facilities and services, including an on-site Bistro, homeowners' lounge, laundry room, wellness suite, mobility scooter store and guest accommodation.
An Estates Manager and CQC-registered care staff are on site, with a 24-hour emergency call system and secure entry system.
The gardens and grounds are maintained as part of the development's services. The property benefits from a relatively secluded position overlooking the landscaped gardens to the rear of the building.
No. 11 is not sold with an allocated parking space although there may be spaces available to rent; prospective purchasers should contact the Estates Team to confirm current availability.
TENURE Leasehold Lease length remaining: 991 years (999 years from and including 1 June 2018) Annual service charge: £10,039.71 Service charge review date: 1 June 2027 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review date: 1st June 2033 SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected except gas.
Council Tax Band C EPC Rating B Shackleton Place is situated approximately 0.7 miles from Devizes town centre, with a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and local amenities nearby.
Devizes Market Place hosts regular markets, while Sainsbury’s and the Marks & Spencer Food Hall are both located within approximately one mile of the development.
The Wharf Theatre is approximately 0.5 miles away, Devizes Leisure Centre around 1.2 miles, and the town's library and bowls club are all within approximately one mile.
The Kennet & Avon Canal is approximately 0.2 miles from Shackleton Place, providing access to canal-side towpaths and walks.
The surrounding area offers access to the Wiltshire countryside and Salisbury Plain, with a range of rural walking routes and open countryside nearby.
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