£195,000
1 bed flat for saleThomas Court, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan CF23
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
About this property
Delightful one bedroom retirement living apartment
Very close to extensive local amenities
Bright and spacious living room
Excellent estate manager and staff manned 24/7
Careline system for further peace-of mind
Quality restaurant serving very affordable 3-course lunches
Guest suite for family and friends
This delightful one-bedroom, first floor apartment enjoys a desirable south westerly aspect. The spacious lounge offers ample room for a dining table and chairs, while the accommodation also features a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a generous double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a contemporary shower/bathroom and a generous utility room which houses the boiler.
Thomas Court
Thomas Court is in an excellent location providing homeowners with an easy level walk of extensive amenities. The vibrancy of Wellfield Road is about a quarter of a mile distance, with its excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants, doctors and a library: Roath Park and and bus routes are all also within a similar distance.
The development was constructed in late summer of 2013 by multi-award winning McCarthy and Stone, and remains one of our most sought-after developments. This is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 70’s and designed specifically for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent staff and Estate Manager who will oversee the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a homeowners lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied daily table-service lunch, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens. Homeowners also benefit from one hour of domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets. 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.
Property Overview
This delightful one-bedroom, first floor apartment enjoys a desirable south westerly aspect. The spacious lounge offers ample room for a dining table and chairs, while the accommodation also features a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a generous double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a contemporary shower/bathroom and a generous utility room which houses the boiler.
Social Lifestyle
The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Thomas Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, themed events and occasional organised trips. 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.
Landscaped Gardens
One of the main social hubs of Thomas Court 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.
Additional Information & Services
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Underfloor room heating
• Mains drainage
Service Charge
• 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
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
The annual service charge is £10,095.54 for the financial year ending 31/03/2027.
Car Parking
Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum.
Leasehold Information
Lease 125 Years From and Including 1st Jan 2013
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review: 1st Jan 2028
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.
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Tenure
Leasehold (112 years)
Service charge
£10,096 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£435
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years



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