Wharf Court, Melksham, SN12

DESCRIPTION: Kavanaghs estate agents are most pleased to offer this first floor retirement apartment, with pretty views over the communal gardens. Well presented throughout, the property comprises two bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen and shower room with the added advantage of no chain and night storage heating. A variety of communal facilities are available including a large lounge, with kitchen and access to outside seating areas. There are also laundry rooms, a guest suite, 24 careline and on site scheme managers.  

SITUATION: Wharf Court retirement complex is located within level access to Melksham offers an excellent range of amenities for all including shops and supermarkets. The new Melksham campus, built in 2022 provides fitness centre, swimming pool, library and much more.
Melksham provides easy access to the M4 corridor and has transport links including bus services and a train station to the neighbouring towns including Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and the Georgian city of Bath lies some 12 miles distant. 

COMMUNAL HALLWAY: Through to:- 

ACCOMMODATION: Door to:- 

ENTRANCE HALL: With large double door storage cupboard, (mainly shelved), further storage cupboard, night storage heater, meter cupboard), doors to:- 

LOUNGE: 17' 0" max x 11' 11" max (5.18m x 3.63m) With double glazed window (overlooking the central gardens), night storage heater, door to:- 

KITCHEN: 11' 04" x 5' 03" (3.45m x 1.6m) With double glazed window, modern base and wall units incorporating single bowl sink unit, plumbing and space or automatic washing machine, built in hob with oven under, part tiled walls, extractor fan, space or upright fridge. 

BEDROOM ONE: 10' 04" x 9' 11" (3.15m x 3.02m) With double glazed window (overlooking the central gardens), electric wall mounted panel heater. 

BEDROOM TWO: 11' 05" x 5' 08" (3.48m x 1.73m) With window double glazed (overlooking the central gardens). 

SHOWER ROOM: Modern shower room with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin within vanity unit, low level w.c., extractor fan, tiled walls, wall heater.  

OUTSIDE: There are pretty, well established communal gardens with communal parking. 

SERVICES: Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected.  

TENURE: Leasehold - 99 years from 1988. Vacant possession on completion. Purchasers must be 60 or over 55 and in receipt of a disability allowance. 

SERVICE CHARGE: There is an annual service charge which covers garden maintenance of equipment, i.e. fire alarm and warden call systems, door entry, communal area, cleaning and electric, building insurance, 24 hour warden call service with a scheme manager or deputy on duty Monday to Friday 10 - 4.30 The service charge for £227.96 per month 2023/24  

AGENTS NOTE: The property is managed by Midland Heart Limited. Potential purchasers must be over 60 year of age or 55 plus and in receipt of a disability allowance - also subject to approval by the scheme Manager.

Please note that there are legal fees to be paid by the purchaser for the grant of a new lease and these are currently £375.00 plus vat plus a document fee of £80.00 plus vat. (between seller and buyer).  

COUNCIL TAX: The property is in Band C with the amount payable for 2022/23 being £1891.42 

CODE: 27/1/23 11058  

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING: To arrange a viewing, please call 01225 706860 or email [email protected].  

AGENTS NOTE: The seller has advised us that all white goods in the kitchen, washing machine, fridge/freezer.
All curtains, poles and blinds will stay.