£210,000
(£283/sq. ft)
2 bed property for saleTrafalgar Road, Marina Court Trafalgar Road GL20
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
743 sq. ft
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Chain free
- Leasehold
O’Connell Property Agents
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About this property
Two Bedroom Retirement Apartment (Over 55's)
No Onward Chain
Second Floor Apartment (lift and stairs access)
Views to The River and Marina
15'8 Living Room (Juliet Balcony with Views)
Communal Facilities (inc: Gardens, lounge, cinema, restaurant, hair salon and guest room)
Emergency Call System
Parking for residents and visitors plus mobility scooter storage
Current EPC Rating: B81 (Potential for B81)
Council Tax: Band C (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
The Property and Location
Offered for sale with no onward chain is this second floor (lift access) purpose built apartment within Marina Court. Marina Court is a select development of retirement apartments and bungalows for the over 55's that is set within communal grounds and just a stroll from the riverside and the marina and a short distance from Tewkesbury’s high street.
Steeped in history, the medieval town of Tewkesbury offers the full range of amenities including doctors, pharmacists, post office, public houses, cafes, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. The town boasts a stunning 12th Century Abbey and is easily accessible to the rail and motorway networks whilst being a short drive or bus journey from the larger centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Marina Court
Residents enjoy the use of a wide range of on-site facilities, including landscaped gardens, a lounge, gymnasium, cinema, restaurant, hair salon and guest room.
A local manager and assistant look after the daily upkeep of the buildings and grounds and can also assist residents with accessing further help and support if required. Additional help and assistance is available through the management company’s 24 hour emergency call system. Some social events, exercise classes and other activities add to the friendly environment of Marina Court. The one and two bed properties are also handy for local shops, amenities and bus routes to the town centre and Cheltenham.
The building is purpose-built, ensuring it is wheelchair accessible throughout and includes lifts to all floors
Accommodation
This second floor apartment can be reached via a lift or stairs and benefits from views to the rear over the communal gardens to the marina, the river Avon and the countryside beyond.
There is a spacious entrance hall leading to a 15’8 (max) x 13’4 (max) living and dining room which has Juliet balcony opening to the outside providing a light and airy feel. An archway leads to a 9’1 × 8’6 kitchen which has a built-in oven and hob and a fitted fridge/freezer.
The main bedroom is 12'5 x 12'2 and has a fitted wardrobe as well as a connecting door through to a wet room which also can be accessed from the hallway. The second bedroom measures 12'5 x 6'10. Both of the bedrooms have views.
Outside
The communal gardens provide an opportunity for residents to get involved in its upkeep, if they wish. There are covered walkways allowing residents to take in the fresh air in all weathers whilst admiring the well stocked beds and borders. There are outdoor seating areas for alfresco eating or chatting and a large lawned garden area to the rear of the building where there is a summer house and a boules pitch.
There is a car park permit scheme and visitors permits are also available on request. There is also storage for mobility scooters.
Tenure and Monthly Charges (we have been informed by the Sellers of the following information, as with any property, it is the responsibility of the solicitors acting for seller and buyer to verify this information)
Leasehold: 125 year lease from 01.01.2008
Current Monthly Charges: £574.93. This is made up of a service charge of £408.45 and an optional catering pack of £166.48.
Ground rent: Tbc
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EPC Rating: B
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Tenure
Leasehold (107 years)
Service charge
£408 per month
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£0
Ground rent date of next review