Offers over
£195,000
1 bed flat for saleSomerford Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
Retirement
Chain free
Leasehold
About this property
First floor retirement apartment
One double bedroom
Sitting room
Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
Communal gardens
Approximately half a mile from the town centre
Guest suite for visitors
Lodge manager available 5 days a week
24 hour careline system for safety and security
Must be independent of care and over 60 years old
Being sold with no onward chain is this immaculately presented first floor one bedroom retirement apartment for the over 60s in a quiet residential area approximately half a mile's walk from Cirencester town centre.
Entered via a communal entrance with stairs and lift to the first floor, the apartment is entered via a proivate front door into a welcoming entrance hallway with a useful deep storage cupboard. The open plan sitting dining room has a lovely outlook over the gardens to the rear. Off the sitting room is the modern kitchen, which comprises a good range of units and integral appliances. The spacious bedroom has a double built-in wardrobe. The bathroom completes the accommodation and comprises a walkin bath with shower above, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and low-level WC. The main rooms have southerly facing windows overlooking the garden.
On site facilities include a residents' communal lounge, well-tended communal gardens, residents parking and lift access to all floors. There is a lodge manager on site five days per week from 9am to 5pm and a bookable, fully furnished guest suite. Each apartment has its own secure camera entry system, 24-hour Careline service and the apartment is warmed throughout the year by ground source heating (included in the service charge). There is a very full and varied programme of activities and events, such as regular coffee mornings, film club, guest speakers, art club, book club, fish and chip suppers to mention just a few.
Service charge (paid in advance) 01/12/24 - 31/05/25 = £1,614.35
Ground rent (paid in advance) 01/12/24 - 31/05/25 = £380.47
The lease is 125 years from and including 1st November 2015.
The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.
Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes. Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket.
Entered via a communal entrance with stairs and lift to the first floor, the apartment is entered via a proivate front door into a welcoming entrance hallway with a useful deep storage cupboard. The open plan sitting dining room has a lovely outlook over the gardens to the rear. Off the sitting room is the modern kitchen, which comprises a good range of units and integral appliances. The spacious bedroom has a double built-in wardrobe. The bathroom completes the accommodation and comprises a walkin bath with shower above, vanity unit with wash hand basin inset and low-level WC. The main rooms have southerly facing windows overlooking the garden.
On site facilities include a residents' communal lounge, well-tended communal gardens, residents parking and lift access to all floors. There is a lodge manager on site five days per week from 9am to 5pm and a bookable, fully furnished guest suite. Each apartment has its own secure camera entry system, 24-hour Careline service and the apartment is warmed throughout the year by ground source heating (included in the service charge). There is a very full and varied programme of activities and events, such as regular coffee mornings, film club, guest speakers, art club, book club, fish and chip suppers to mention just a few.
Service charge (paid in advance) 01/12/24 - 31/05/25 = £1,614.35
Ground rent (paid in advance) 01/12/24 - 31/05/25 = £380.47
The lease is 125 years from and including 1st November 2015.
The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.
Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes. Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket.
More information
Tenure
Leasehold (115 years)
Service charge
£4,799 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£761
Ground rent date of next review
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