1 bed flat for sale

Meadowsweet Place, Spa Road, Melksham SN12

Occupying a prime position within this popular development, is this ground floor, one bedroom retirement apartment with direct access out from the living room on to a patio and the landscaped communal gardens.
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*

Meadowsweet Place

Meadowsweet Place is a 'Retirement Living' development tailored for individuals over 60 years old, established in mid-2018 by the acclaimed developers McCarthy & Stone. The development boasts excellent communal facilities, including a beautiful homeowners lounge that opens to the landscaped gardens, fostering a vibrant social scene with events such as weekly coffee mornings, film nights, quizzes, and seasonal gatherings. Participation in these activities is entirely optional, allowing homeowners to engage as much or as little as they prefer, with privacy being a respected choice. Additionally, all floors are accessible via a lift.

The Local Area

Situated conveniently, Meadowsweet Place is less than half a mile from both Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets. The nearby shopping parade features a Boots pharmacy, a variety of coffee shops, pubs, and eateries. The local public library and the nearest community hospital are both within half a mile. The town of Melksham comes to life every Tuesday with a market that offers household items and fresh local produce from nearby farms.

Melksham, a market town nestled along the beautiful River Avon, is encircled by the scenic countryside of rural Wiltshire. Located just 10 miles east of Bath, it was historically part of an extensive royal forest and is recognized for its rich history and numerous landmarks. During the Tudor period, Melksham was a favored hunting location for English royalty and has been associated with agricultural prosperity.

No.6

Located in a prime position within the development, no.6 is positioned on the ground floor and close to all of the developments facilities. The spacious living room opens on to a pretty patio area that opens out on to the landscaped communal gardens, and the modern kitchen is well equipped with integrated appliances. Accessed from the entrance hall, the double bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and the modern bathroom has a double width walk in shower.

Entrance Hallway

A spacious hallway with a solid oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole. Wall mounted security intercom system provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door, along with an emergency pull cord. Walk-in utility cupboard with light and shelving.

Living Room

A bright and spacious living room with feature fireplace with inset electric fire. A double-glazed French door opens onto a pretty patio area which opens on to the communal gardens. A separate door leads into the kitchen.

Kitchen

Excellent range of contemporary soft-cream gloss units with contrasting laminate worktops and matching up-stands incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with modern glass splash-panel, and stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge & freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and tiled floor.

Double Bedroom

A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom with a large double glazed window. Walk-in wardrobe with auto-light, hanging rails and shelving.

Shower Room

Modern white suite comprising; walk in double length shower with glazed screen, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-hand basin with under sink cupboards and mirror with integrated light over. Ladder radiator, ceiling spot light fitting. Extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.

Parking

Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum (subject to availability).

Additional Information And Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Service Charge

What your service charge pays for:

• House Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in 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 House Manager.

Service Charge: £3,046.27 per annum (up to financial year end 30/06/26).

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from June 2017
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2032

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.