Flat for sale in Market Place, Tetbury GL8

Description This second floor apartment is set within a Grade II Listed historic building in an ideal town centre location overlooking Tetbury Market Place within striking distance to many shops and eateries making it an ideal second home opportunity. The property forms part of Chantry Court, a small select development conveniently located for many amenities. The character accommodation extends in all to 698 sq.ft. And is accessed via stairs up from a communal entrance hall. The apartment comprises a hallway serving a large living/dining room with fireplace through to a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The development has its own well maintained communal gardens, a main reception area, on site laundry and a part time warden plus a 24hr Care Line for emergency use if needed. Further facilities include a guest suite for overnight visitors available for a nominal sum if needed.

Situation Tetbury is a thriving historic Cotswold market town with much of it dating back to the 17th and 18th Centuries. The town has a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centre. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. Waitrose at Malmesbury and Cirencester. Voted by Country Life magazine recently as the third most desirable town in the country, Tetbury is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by delightful Cotswold Countryside where there are ample opportunities for walking, shooting and hunting. Conveniently located less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorway, Tetbury is within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. Close by is the beautiful Forest Commission run Westonbirt Arboretum and Prince Charles Highgrove Estate. There is good access to nearby Kemble Railway Station which provides regular fast services to London and other regional centres.

Tenure, services & information We understand the property is Leasehold with Economy 7 electric storage heating, mains drainage, water and electricity. The property has the benefit of the remainder of an original 999 year lease commenced in 1986. Council Tax Band C. In addition to the communal gardens, the apartment has use of other communal facilities which include a laundry room, visitors bedroom suite, and part-time house manager. A monthly service charge covers the management of the development, maintenance and cleaning of communal gardens and areas including window cleaning, warden service, Care Line, the laundry room, buildings insurance, water rates and drainage costs. The 2024 service charge is £351.38 pcm. Age restrictions apply: Purchasers must be 55 years or over and under the terms of the lease. Retirement Properties Ltd make a 5% charge to the seller for the resale and this fee covers solicitor and estate agency fees.