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Retirement
Leasehold
£120,000
(£160/sq. ft)
2 bed property for sale
Florence Court, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA142 beds
1 bath
1 reception
750 sq. ft
EPC rating: B
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- The Clarendon Academy 0.3 miles
- Holbrook Primary School 0.3 miles
- Trowbridge 0.6 miles
- Bradford-on-Avon 2.9 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Leasehold
- Check out the video link to our 360' walk through tour
- Retirement Extra Care Development in Central Location
- Top Quality Communal Facilities & 24 on-site Care Staff
- First Floor Apartment Adjacent Position to Lift and Stairs
- Two Double Bedrooms & Wet Room
- Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room with Juliet Balcony
- EPC Rating B / Council Tax Band C
- No Onward Chain
- Leasehold - 75% Shared Ownership / Ground Rent & Service Charges Apply
- St John Care Trust
Well presented first floor 2 double bed apartment situated by the lift & stairway. Florence Court is an exceptional over 55s Extra Care development. No Chain.
Situation
Florence Court is situated close to Bradley Road with access from Rutland Crescent and approximately half a mile to the west of the town centre. There are local shops nearby and the town centre which is within easy walking distance offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational amenities.
Description
Florence Court is an exceptional extra care housing scheme run by the Bedfordshire Pilgrim Housing Association and is run by The Order of St Johns Care Trust. It is specifically designed for the needs of the elderly including those needing extra care.
There are 40 two bedroom apartments in the scheme which combine affordable homes to rent and shared ownership properties offering a wide range of services including on site care staff, non residential manager and full alarm system.
Prospective buyers should be over 55, live in the area or have a local connection, and need to have a minimum care requirement. Applications are subject to approval from bpha.
There are social and community activities and the development includes a hair salon, treatment room, TV lounge area and library. There are facilities and charging points for mobility scooters, extensive well maintained gardens and parking for residents and visitors.
The development was opened in June 2011 and provides well planned and well insulated accommodation with spacious communal areas and living space.
Directions
From the centre of Trowbridge take the Bradley/Westbury Road and turn left into Rutland Crescent. The entrance to Florence Court will be found on the left hand side.
Accommodation
Communal Entrance Hall
Secure entry system to communal entrance hall which includes the managers office, access to the communal living room, residents library and public WC. Secure fob entry system to the residents apartments with lifts and stairs to all floors.
Entrance Hall
With coved ceiling. Linen cupboard. Storage cupboard. Radiator.
Sitting Room (3.45m x 4.98m)
Door with Juliet balcony. Coved ceiling. TV point. Telephone point. Two wall lights. Radiator.
Kitchen (4.01m x 2.26m)
Being fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units with rolled edge laminated worktops and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit, four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and eye level oven. Coved ceiling. Internal window to the communal passage way.
Bedroom One (2.79m x 4.93m)
With coved ceiling. Window to the rear. Radiator.
Bedroom Two (2.84m x 3.28m)
With coved ceiling. Window to the rear. Radiator.
Wet Room (2.59m x 2.16m)
The wet room comprises shower area, low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Resistant flooring. Extractor fan. Wall light. Shaver point. Radiator.
Externally
In front of the building is a generous parking area for visitors and residents.
There are well maintained and spacious communal grounds including lawn areas, paved areas with seating and shrub borders.
Tenure
The property is Leasehold. Our clients are selling a 75% share of the title. The lease is from February 2014 for 125 years.
Charges
The service charge is £613.99 per calendar month which includes gas, electricity and water bills for each apartment. The maintenance and cleaning of communal areas are also included.
The Order of St Johns core care charge is approximately £46.58 per week for the 24 hour emergency call pendant and a 24/7 onsite carer. Plus 5 hours care per week at £127.00 - £25.40 per hour.
There is an assignment and admin fee on resale.
Services
Main services of gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
The property is in band C with the amount payable for 2024/25 being £2162.31
Viewings
To arrange a viewing please call or email
Code
10191 11/04/24
Situation
Florence Court is situated close to Bradley Road with access from Rutland Crescent and approximately half a mile to the west of the town centre. There are local shops nearby and the town centre which is within easy walking distance offers an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational amenities.
Description
Florence Court is an exceptional extra care housing scheme run by the Bedfordshire Pilgrim Housing Association and is run by The Order of St Johns Care Trust. It is specifically designed for the needs of the elderly including those needing extra care.
There are 40 two bedroom apartments in the scheme which combine affordable homes to rent and shared ownership properties offering a wide range of services including on site care staff, non residential manager and full alarm system.
Prospective buyers should be over 55, live in the area or have a local connection, and need to have a minimum care requirement. Applications are subject to approval from bpha.
There are social and community activities and the development includes a hair salon, treatment room, TV lounge area and library. There are facilities and charging points for mobility scooters, extensive well maintained gardens and parking for residents and visitors.
The development was opened in June 2011 and provides well planned and well insulated accommodation with spacious communal areas and living space.
Directions
From the centre of Trowbridge take the Bradley/Westbury Road and turn left into Rutland Crescent. The entrance to Florence Court will be found on the left hand side.
Accommodation
Communal Entrance Hall
Secure entry system to communal entrance hall which includes the managers office, access to the communal living room, residents library and public WC. Secure fob entry system to the residents apartments with lifts and stairs to all floors.
Entrance Hall
With coved ceiling. Linen cupboard. Storage cupboard. Radiator.
Sitting Room (3.45m x 4.98m)
Door with Juliet balcony. Coved ceiling. TV point. Telephone point. Two wall lights. Radiator.
Kitchen (4.01m x 2.26m)
Being fitted with an extensive range of matching wall and base units with rolled edge laminated worktops and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit, four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and eye level oven. Coved ceiling. Internal window to the communal passage way.
Bedroom One (2.79m x 4.93m)
With coved ceiling. Window to the rear. Radiator.
Bedroom Two (2.84m x 3.28m)
With coved ceiling. Window to the rear. Radiator.
Wet Room (2.59m x 2.16m)
The wet room comprises shower area, low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Resistant flooring. Extractor fan. Wall light. Shaver point. Radiator.
Externally
In front of the building is a generous parking area for visitors and residents.
There are well maintained and spacious communal grounds including lawn areas, paved areas with seating and shrub borders.
Tenure
The property is Leasehold. Our clients are selling a 75% share of the title. The lease is from February 2014 for 125 years.
Charges
The service charge is £613.99 per calendar month which includes gas, electricity and water bills for each apartment. The maintenance and cleaning of communal areas are also included.
The Order of St Johns core care charge is approximately £46.58 per week for the 24 hour emergency call pendant and a 24/7 onsite carer. Plus 5 hours care per week at £127.00 - £25.40 per hour.
There is an assignment and admin fee on resale.
Services
Main services of gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
The property is in band C with the amount payable for 2024/25 being £2162.31
Viewings
To arrange a viewing please call or email
Code
10191 11/04/24
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