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£250,000
1 bed flat for saleMagpie Court, High Street, Hanham, Bristol BS15
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
About this property
Ground Floor Apartment - Close To Developments Fantastic Facilities
Quality, Modern Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
Living Room With Access Out On To A Pretty Patio Area
Double Bedroom With Walk In Wardrobe
On Site Bistro Serving Lunch And Snacks
Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
Landscaped Communal Gardens
Estate Manager & Staff On Site 24/7 + 24/7 Careline
Laundry Room & Mobility Scooter Store
Guest Suite Available For Visiting Friends & Family
*On Site Bistro* *Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*
Magpie Court
Constructed in 2019, Magpie Court is a stunning development by multi award-winning retirement specialist McCarthy Stone. A ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development designed for independent living for those aged over 70 years. Magpie Court offers the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our Estate Manager and staff who oversees the smooth running of the development. The development enjoys fantastic communal facilities including a beautiful homeowner’s lounge, bistro with a fantastic, varied and inexpensive menu, laundry room, mobility scooter store and landscaped gardens.
Homeowners benefit from extensive domestic and care packages being available to suit individual needs and budgets, one hour of domiciliary care per week is included in the service charge.
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 the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.
It is so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Magpie Court; there is a range of regular activities to choose from. Often these may include; coffee mornings, film nights, exercise classes, gardening club, games and card evenings, cheese and wine evenings, guest speakers and occasional trips. 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 Local Area
Magpie Court boasts an enviable High Street location in this sought-after suburb of Bristol. The development is just 0.2 miles from Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve, which has peaceful woodlands, parks and streams. It’s perfect for a leisurely walk.
The High Street is 0.5 miles away where you’ll find bakeries, supermarkets, banks and a Post Office., pubs and restaurants. Only 0.6 miles away, you can also find Hanham Library and the local Community Centre, which holds regular events and activities.
3 Magpie Court
No.3 is an attractive and beautifully presented ground floor apartment, enjoying a pleasant north/west facing aspect and the added advantage of direct access from the living room onto a delightful, secluded patio area – an ideal spot to sit and relax.
The welcoming living room provides a lovely space for both relaxing and entertaining, with a modern feature fireplace incorporating an inset pebble-effect electric fire creating an attractive focal point. The modern, well-appointed kitchen is conveniently situated nearby and features a range of integrated appliances. A separate walk-in utility/store cupboard offers excellent additional storage, adding to the practicality of the accommodation. The spacious double bedroom benefits from a useful walk-in wardrobe, while the contemporary bathroom is stylishly fitted with a convenient walk-in shower.
The apartment is particularly well positioned within the development, just a short stroll from the fantastic facilities, including the homeowners' restaurant and welcoming social lounge, making it easy to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle and sense of community on offer at Magpie Court.
Parking
No.3 does not have it's own parking space, but there may be the option of renting a space, please speak to the on site estates team to find out current availability.
Additional Information & Services
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Social Lifestyle
The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Magpie Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.
The Restaurant
Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Magpie Court serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.
Landscaped Gardens
One of the main social hubs of Magpie Court is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.
“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner
Care & Support
The personal care services available at Magpie Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.
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.
• 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.
Service Charge
What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior 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 Estate Manager.
Service Charge: £11,082.97 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2027).
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to .
Lease
Leasehold 999 Years from 01/06/2018
Ground Rent £435 per annum.
Ground Rent review: Jun-33
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Tenure
Leasehold (992 years)
Service charge
£11,083 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£435
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