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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SN16 0FB
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23 Townsend Court is one of twenty-eight luxury retirement apartments, and one of only three with turret windows, creating a fabulous light and airy living accommodation.
The apartment is on the first floor and has a well-equipped kitchen, a living/dining room, two generous double bedrooms, one benefitting from a large walk-in wardrobe, a large bathroom with bath and separate shower/wet room, and a guest WC.
Please note there is currently a washing machine plumbed in between the bath and WC in the main bathroom.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B EPC RATING: TBC MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE: £727.21 SERVICE CHARGE PERIOD: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 12 MONTH GROUND RENT: None payable GROUND RENT DUE FOR REVIEW: N/A LENGTH OF LEASE: 125 Years from 01/06/2009 RESALE FEES: Less than 12 Months - 1% Reserve Fund Contribution 12-24 Months - 2% Reserve Fund Contribution 24 Months + - 3% Reserve Fund Contribution LOCATION OVERVIEW: Type: Independent Living.
Properties: Constructed by Stepnell Ltd. Completed 2009. Comprising of: 28 x two bedroomed apartments Services: Duty Manager on site 24/7. Emergency callouts between 10.30pm – 7.30am.
One and a half hours service time per week. Restaurant facility offering a two-course lunch every day. Handyperson. Laundry service.
Facilities: Lift access to all levels, Owners’ lounge, dining room, guest suite, landscaped gardens and car parking. Secure door entry system. Emergency alarm call system.
Accessibility: All areas of Townsend Court are wheelchair accessible.
Situated close to the centre of Malmesbury with the primary care health centre and chemist adjacent, and Waitrose within walking distance.
Lifestyle: Townsend Court has a great social programme including weekly coffee mornings, monthly supper evening, film nights, armchair yoga, visiting library and charity fund raising events.
New Owners are accepted over 55 years of age. Pets are welcome (subject to terms of the lease). Tenure: Leasehold 125 years from 2009.
Manager’s note: This is small, well-established retirement community with a good reputation locally.
We are well positioned for local facilities and promote friendly, caring support for an independent lifestyle. The community make new Owners very welcome.
Townsend Court Priory Way Burton Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB
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