Flat for sale in Coopers Court, Yate BS37

Constructed in 2014 by retirement home specialists McCarthy Stone, Coopers Court is a stunning one bedroom retirement apartment, providing a quality-of-lifestyle opportunity for the over 60's and designed for independent living.

Situated on the ground floor, this apartment is highly desirable, and boasts a light and airy lounge with French door access to a patio that looks out across the car park and provides convenient access for visitors, and when bringing in the shopping. There is also a modern kitchen with integrated appliances to include a hob, oven and fridge-freezer, a master bedroom with a walk in wardrobe, and a large wet room with a thermostatic mixer shower. Additionally, the property benefits from triple glazed windows, and underfloor heating with individual room thermostat controls,

The development offers well maintained communal spaces including a Resident lounge used as the hub for regular social activities such as a weekly coffee morning, or just relaxing with a newspaper. There is also a guest suite for visitors to stay in. For complete peace of mind, there is also a 24-hour call system, intruder alarms, fire detection equipment and a secure camera entry system.

Furthermore, there is a laundry room with 4x washers and 4x tumble dryers (use included in service charge), a refuse bin store, mobility scooter storage and car parking (an additional £250.00 p/a & subject to availability).

Coopers Court is situated around half a mile walking distance from Yate Shopping Centre, offering an extensive selection of retail outlets, Leisure Centre and Tesco Extra Store is approximately a mile away. There are also numerous bus stops along Westerleigh Road just outside of the development, providing a service into Bristol and Yate Centre every 30 minutes.

It is a condition of purchase that single occupants must meet the minimum age requirement of 60 years, in an event of a couple the second person must be over the age of 55 years.

Entrance Hallway

2.7432m x 2.0574m - 9'0” x 6'9”
The property is accessed via a solid oak-veneered entrance door with a spy hole which opens into the entrance hallway and is comprised of; carpeted flooring, a ceiling light, an emergency pull cord, security intercom system, walk-in store cupboard with a light and shelving also housing the Gledhill boiler and the Vent Axia exchange unit. There is a feature glazed-paneled door into the lounge.

Kitchen

2.3368m x 2.1082m - 7'8” x 6'11”
UPVC double glazed window offering a rear aspect view, a range of maple effect fronted units with laminate worktops, incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a four-ringed ceramic hob with an extractor fan, an oven and a concealed fridge-freezer. There is a tiled backsplash and ceiling light.

Living Room

3.3274m x 3.556m - 10'11” x 11'8”
A light and airy room with a triple glazed door opening onto the small patio. There is carpeted flooring, 2x ceiling lights, and a feature fireplace.

Dining Area

2.4384m x 2.3368m - 8'0” x 7'8”
The lounge extends into a recess area adjacent to the kitchen; a perfect spot for a dining table.

Bedroom

4.4704m x 2.7178m - 14'8” x 8'11”
2x UPVC triple glazed window, carpeted flooring, ceiling light and a walk-in wardrobe with a light, ample hanging space and shelving.

Bathroom

2.1336m x 2.0574m - 7'0” x 6'9”
Walk-in level access shower with a thermostatically controlled shower and glazed screen, a WC, vanity wash-hand basin with cupboard unit below and mirror, ceiling light, fully tiled walls and flooring, 2x towel rails, 1x hand rail and a chrome toilet roll holder.

Outside

The outdoor space consists of a low maintenance patio with space for seating and raised beds for planting. There is an external light.

The current owners currently occupy 2x parking spaces (parking spaces must be applied for and are subject to availability).

Property Information

The property benefits from 53 sqm of internal space and is in council tax band B.
The tenure is leasehold. There is a 125 year lease from 01/01/2014.
The ground rent is £425.00 p/a due to be reviewed in 2029.
There is a service charge of £2558.16 p/a (££213.18 pcm) which includes:
- Window cleaning
- Twice weekly cleaning of the communal areas and hallways
- Upkeep of the external spaces
- The electric heating of the communal areas
- Water
- Maintenance
- Building Insurance
- Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration, repairs and maintenance of the communal areas

The current residents have also chosen to pay an additional £59.00 per annum to service the Vent Axia, as well as an additional £23.65 pcm for Gledhill Response boiler insurance which covers plumbing and electrical repairs within the apartment.

The current energy supplier is eon and the bill is approximately £84.20 pcm.