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" A luxury ground floor retirement apartment (883 sq ft) built in 2009, ideally located on the edge of town. 2 double bedrooms, large bathroom with separate shower. Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen with appliances, WC. Communal gardens, resident and visitor parking. Residents sitting room, dining room and guest suite.

LOCATION This charming hill top market town is reputed to be England's oldest borough, dating from around 880 AD. Malmesbury has a wide range of shops, library, museum, sports centre with pool and excellent secondary school which has 'High Performing Specialist School' status. The beautiful 12th century Abbey and Abbey House Gardens are both significant tourist attractions. The world famous Westonbirt Arboretum is 5 miles away and the historic Roman town of Cirencester, known as 'the capital of the Cotswolds' is 12 miles north. The M4 (Junction 17) gives access to Bristol, Bath and Swindon. Trains to London Paddington in just over an hour from Chippenham, Kemble and Swindon. Golf at Castle Combe, Cirencester and Bowood. Racing at Bath, Newbury and Cheltenham and watersports are available at Cotswold Water Park. DESCRIPTION Number 6 Townsend Court is one of 28 luxury retirement apartments, built approximately two years ago, and carries the residue of a 10 year NHBC warranty. The apartment has a well equipped kitchen with room for a breakfast table, a sitting/dining room with French doors opening to the communal gardens, two double bedrooms, one with large 'walk-in' wardrobe, a large bathroom with separate shower and a cloakroom. Further benefits include an emergency call system with friendly staff available 24 hours a day, a guest suite, communal residents' dining room and sitting room. Ample car parking is available for residents and visitors in the adjacent car park. ENTRANCE HALL Cupboard with consumer unit and electric meter. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving and electric heating unit. CLOAKROOM White suite of WC and pedestal wash basin. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 3.44m(11'3'') x 2.71m(8'11'') Matching wall and base cupboards with drawers, laminated roll edged worktops, tiled surrounds. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor over. Integrated fridge and freezer, washing machine. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Electric opening window to rear. PROPERTY LAYOUT Please note this layout is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale.
SITTING/DINING ROOM 4.98m(16'4'') x 3.65m(12'0'') Feature fireplace with electric coal effect fire. French doors to communal garden. BEDROOM ONE 3.83m(12'7'') x 3.06m(10'0'') 'Walk-in' wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving, power and light. Window to front. BEDROOM TWO 3.23m(10'7'') x 2.99m(9'10'') Window to front. BATHROOM 3.26m(10'8'') x 2.72m(8'11'') White suite comprising bath, 'walk-in' shower, WC and pedestal wash basin. SERVICE CHARGE 2010/2011- ?439 per calendar month (includes maintenance of the communal areas, gardening, window cleaning, buildings insurance, 1.5 hours housekeeping per week etc). TENURE A 125 year lease was created in 2009 with no charge for ground rent. GARDENS - IMAGE 1 The communal gardens are predominantly lawned with many mature specimen trees, paved seating areas, garden benches and a wooden gazebo. SERVICES All mains connected. LOCAL AUTHORITY Wiltshire Council, Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER. Tel: 01249 706111, www.wiltshire.gov.uk COUNCIL TAX Band B - ?1,253.54 (2011/12) DIRECTIONS: From the Priory roundabout, head south on the A429 for approximately 100m along Burton Hill. Townsend Court is on the left opposite Arches Lane and adjacent to the Primary Care Centre and pharmacy. POSTCODE SN16 0FB While we take care to ensure the accuracy of our information the following points should be noted: All measurements and distances are approximate. No tests as to the condition or suitability of any services, fixtures or fittings have been carried out and intending purchasers must make their own enquiries. Fitted carpets, curtains and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale unless otherwise stated. Any plans and photographs are illustrative and do not imply such items are included in the sale.
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