Flat for sale in Blunsdon Court, Lady Lane, Swindon SN25

A very well presented, two bedroom retirement apartment, boasting spacious accommodation throughout, as well as modern kitchen, guest cloaks and en-suite facilities.

Summary

Constructed in 2015 by renowned retirement home specialists McCarthy and Stone, Blunsdon Court is a popular development of just 24 apartments. This is a ‘retirement living’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 60’s and designed specifically for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the support of our excellent House Manager who will oversee the smooth running of the development.

Additionally, 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. There is also a guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a there is a charge of £25 per night. The development's communal facilities include a home owners' lounge, laundry, scooter store and attractive landscaped gardens.

Excellent shopping facilities are available at nearby Orbital Retail Park, and the Blunsdon Arms Public House adjacent to the development provides a very convenient location for socialising and eating out.

Entrance Hallway

Of a good size, having a solid oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home owner's TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, walk-in boiler cupboard with light and shelving housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and underfloor heating and the concealed ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange unit. Doors lead to both bedrooms, the guest cloakroom and living room.

Living Room

A bright and airy room with three windows providing a dual aspect and allowing plenty of natural light. There is space for a dining table and chairs, and a feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Double-glazed electronically operated window. Excellent range of maple effect fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a halogen hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, integrated oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled splashbacks and tiled floor.

Bedroom One

A spacious double bedroom, boasting ample storage to include both a built in double wardrobe, as well as a large walk in wardrobe with auto light, shelving and hanging space.

En-Suite

Having a modern white suite, comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-hand basin with storage cupboard below and mirror with integral light and shaver point over, walk-in level access shower with both ‘raindrop’ and traditional shower attachments. Fully tiled walls and floor, electric heated ladder radiator/towel rail, emergency pull cord.

Bedroom Two

This second, bright and airy, double bedroom could alternatively be used as a separate dining room, hobby room or study.

Guest Cloaks

Accessed from the hallway, this useful guest cloakroom boasts a WC and wash hand basin with mirror above.

Car Parking

Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum for which there may be a waiting list.

Lease Information

Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent Review: 1st Jan 2030

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• Exterior property maintenance and gardening.

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service Charge: £5,159.95 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2024).

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage