1 bed flat for sale in Lenthay Road, Sherborne DT9, £130,000

130,000.00

Offer Nr.:
64466529
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
1 bed flat
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Reception rooms:
1
Contact name:
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
Phone(s):
01202 984855

* Leasehold
* Ground Floor Apartment
* Access On To Patio Area From Living Room
* Modern Kitchen With Integrated Applicances
* Modern Shower Room With Recently Fitted Walk In Shower
* Homeowners Lounge
* Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
* Laundry Room
* 24 Hour Careline System For Peace Of Mind
* Communal Gardens
* House Manager Oversees The Running Of The Development
*Newly Decorated & Carpeted* A well presented ground floor retirement apartment with access out on to a patio area, situated close to the popular Market Town of Sherborne.
**Introduction: **
Despite its quiet backwater setting, Wingfield Court is in a fabulous location
opposite the extensive grounds of the acclaimed Sherborne Independent Boys
School and less than a mile from the Town Centre, with is superb range of
shops bars and restaurants. Other excellent local amenities, including; the
Abbey, Sherborne Castle, Waitrose, Sainsburys and the rail station. Are all
within approximately 20 minutes level walk.
Constructed in late 2011 by award - winning retirement home specialists McCarthy
Stone, Wingfield Court is a ‘Retirement Living’ development providing an
independent lifestyle opportunity for those aged over 60 with the peace - of -
mind provided by support of our excellent House Manager who oversees the
smooth running of the development. The property enjoys superb communal
facilities including an excellent homeowner’s lounge, laundry, scooter store
and landscaped gardens.
In addition, 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 nightly charge
applies.
It’s so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at
Wingfield Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to enjoy, these
vary from coffee mornings or film nights through to organised day 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.
**Entrance Hall: **
Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. Apartment security door
entry system with intercom, 24 - hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord
system, storage cupboard, illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Doors
lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.
**Living Room: **
Double glazed door with side panel opens on to a patio area. Feature fireplace
with fitted electric fire and Quantum storage heater, TV and telephone points,
two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Feature
panelled glazed door leads in to the kitchen.
**Kitchen: **
Double glazed window. A modern kitchen comprising Maple effect fitted wall and
base units with contrasting laminate worktops incorporating a stainless steel
inset sink unit. Built - in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted
integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.
**Double Bedroom: **
Spacious double bedroom with fitted double wardrobe with mirror fronted doors.
Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
**Shower Room**
Fully tiled and fitted with a white suite comprising; recently fitted walk in
shower with glazed screen, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, and WC.
Airing cupboard, towel rail and emergency pull cord.
**Service Charge**
• Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment 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
• House Manager
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax,
electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water
rates, the 24 - hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all
communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more
about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House
Manager.
Service charge: £2, 245. 42 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/24)
**Ground Rent**
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review date: June 2026
**Leasehold**
Lease 125 Years from the 1st June 2011

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