1-bedroom flat · TA6 3FH
For saleListed 52 days
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A unique, penthouse retirement apartment with two large, wrap around balconies offering far reaching views over the town and beyond.
*Allocated Parking* *Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly* Blake Court Constructed by multi award-winning McCarthy Stone in 2016, Blake Court offers a fantastic independent living opportunity in this 'Retirement Living' development for those aged over 60.
Blake Court has a wonderful friendly community feel, with a host of regular activities to enjoy thus making it really easy to meet new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Blake Court.
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.
The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners lounge, scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Living at Blake Court provides both Home Owners and family with the peace-of-mind provided by both the day-to-day support of our house manager who oversees the smooth running of the development.
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.
Additionally there is also the excellent guest suite, widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.
The development occupies a very convenient position close to the heart of the Market Town centre and therefore extremely convenient to all major amenities and bus routes.
No.34 A unique, penthouse apartment with two large balconies with panoramic views over the town.
The accommodation comprises a generous size living dining room, well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, cloakroom, large bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en-suite shower room.
Entrance Hall The property is accessed via a solid oak-veneered entrance door, complete with a spy-hole for added security.
A security intercom system offers both audio and visual communication with the main development entrance, with video accessible through the homeowner’s TV, along with an emergency pull cord.
Cloakroom Back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash-basin with mirror with integral light positioned over.
Living Room A generous size, dual aspect room with access out on to one of the large balconies.
A wall mounted, modern feature fireplace with inset pebble effect electric fire creates a lovely focal point. A feature glazed paneled door leads to the kitchen.
A spacious walk-in storage cupboard is fitted with lighting and shelving, and houses the Gledhill water cylinder, which supplies domestic hot water.
A concealed 'Vent Axia' heat exchange unit is also located within, along with a washer/dryer.
Balcony One of the generous size, wrap around balconies with far recaching views over the town and towards the Quantock Hills. Plenty of space for table, chairs and pots.
Kitchen Double-glazed window with fitted blind.
Excellent range of contemporary soft white fitted units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching splashback up-stand incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit.
Integrated appliances include; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over and modern glass splashback, waist-level oven, concealed dishwasher and concealed fridge and freezer.
Ceiling spot light fitting, and tiled floor. Double Bedroom A generous size, dual aspect double bedroom with glazed patio door opening on to one of the large balconies.
Further doors open to the en-suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and further store. A further door provides another exit point out of the apartment back on to the developments corridor.
Balcony A further generous size balcony with views of the historic part of Bridgwater and beyond. Plenty of space for table, chairs and pots.
Shower Room Modern white suite comprising; level access, walk-in shower with both raindrop and conventional shower attachments, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with under sink cupboard and mirror with integral light positioned over.
Obscured double glazed window, emergency pull cord, heated ladder radiator, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor Parking No.34 is being sold with a privately owned parking space.
Additional Information & Services • Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage Service Charge What your service charge pays for: • House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly • All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas • 24hr emergency call system • Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems • Maintaining lifts • Heating and lighting in communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV.
Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager. Service Charge: £3,285.46 per annum (up to financial year end 30/06/2027).
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs. (Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g.
Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
Lease Information Lease Length: 999 years from January 2016 Ground Rent: £425 per annum Ground Rent Review date: January 2031 Moving Made Easy Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back.
We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including: • free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties. For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
Disclosure We hereby declare, as per section 21 in the Estate Agents Act 1979, that the seller is connected to an employee of McCarthy Stone
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