* Leasehold
* Immaculatley Presented Retirement Apartment
* Walk Out Balcony Overlooking The Landscaped Communal Gardens
* Modern Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
* Double Bedroom With Walk In Wardrobe
* On Site Restaurant
* Homeowners Lounge, Sun Room & Function Room
* 1 Hour Domestic Assistance Included Within Service Charge
* 24 - hour Emergency Call System & 24/7 On Site Staff
* Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
* Great Location With Waitrose A Stones Throw Away
An absolutely immaculately presented retirement apartment with walk out
balcony overlooking the landscaped communal gardens. Located on the upper
ground floor, no. 19 is situated close to the lift that serves all floors.
*Energy Efficient* *Pet Friendly*
**Barnhill Court**
Completed by award - winning developers McCarthy Stone in 2015, Barnhill Court
occupies an excellent position, an easy 10 - minute level walk to the thriving
and historic Chipping Sodbury High Street with its origins dating back to the
12th Century. In addition, a Waitrose Supermarket is very close by with easy
pedestrian access.
This is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development providing private apartments
specifically for those over 70 years of age and designed for independent
living with the peace - of - mind provided by the day - to - day support of our
excellent staff and Estate Manager who oversee the smooth running of the
development.
Homeowners 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.
The development boast’s a host of facilities for the enjoyment of home owners,
not least of which is the beautiful communal lounge which is the hub of social
activities. There is also a restaurant with a fantastic, varied daily table -
service lunch. Lifts, serving all floors, a mobility scooter store, laundry
room and a lovely landscaped garden all benefit homeowners.
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 Barnhill Court; there are
always plenty of regular activities to enjoy. These may include; coffee
mornings, art group, fitness classes, film night, games and quiz nights,
seasonal and themed events and occasional organised trips. Whilst there is
something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and
home owners ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.
**Entrance Hall**
Having a solid Oak veneered entrance door with spy - hole. Security intercom
system that provides both a visual (via the home - owners TV) and verbal link to
the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, large store cupboard
with light and shelving housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot
water and concealed ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange system utilising the hot air
generated within the property and recirculating this back into the principle
rooms. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living room.
**Living Room**
A very welcoming room with a triple - glazed French door opening onto a balcony.
Feature fireplace with inset electric fire creates a focal point and a feature
glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.
**Balcony**
A lovely feature to this apartment, this walk out balcony enjoys an outlook
over the communal gardens and entrance to the development.
**Kitchen**
With an electrically operated triple - glazed window. An excellent range of
‘Shaker styled’ cream - fronted fitted wall and base units with woodblock effect
laminate worktops, matching upstands and incorporating a stainless steel inset
sink unit. A range of integrated appliances include; a ‘Neff’ four - ringed hob
with ‘tilt and slide’ door, glazed hob splashback and stainless steel chimney
extractor hood over, ‘Neff’ high level built - in oven and concealed fridge and
freezer. Plank styled flooring.
**Double Bedroom**
An excellent double bedroom with a triple - glazed picture window and fitted
wardrobe.
**Bath/Shower Room**
Modern white suite comprising; Panelled bath and separate walk - in, level
access shower cubicle with a raindrop shower head and additional adjustable
shower attachment, close - coupled WC, vanity wash - hand basin set into bathroom
furniture storage cupboards below and to one side, mirror and inset
downlights. Fully tiled walls and wet room styled vinyl flooring, electric
heated towel rail/radiator and emergency pull cord.
**Further Information**
There are lovely communal landscaped gardens, superb communal facilities and
car parking available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per
annum (subject to availability).
**Service Charge**
What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on - site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior 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 Estate Manager.
Service Charge: £8, 158. 62 per annum (Up to financial year end 30/09/2024)
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be
entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e. g. Attendance Allowance
£3, 500 - £5, 200pa).
**Lease Information**
Lease Length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2030
**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 that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• 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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