Trowbridge
Rutland Crescent - Wiltshire - £115,000
Comfortable and spacious apartment available with no onward chain
At a Glance
Local bus service is available just a short distance away making this a very convenient location, nestled away from the main roads and busy traffic.
Close Community
Florence Court is a community of some 40 apartments, all with two double bedrooms and is an exceptional extra care housing community run by the Bedfordshire Pilgrim Housing Association and by The Order of St Johns Care Trust.
Specialized Care
The association provides personal attention to those in need of additional care. This community consists of affordable homes that offer a wide range of services including “24/7” care staff, building and care managers and a personal 24 hour a day monitored alarm system.
Communal services
There are social and community activities and benefits include a hair salon, a treatment room, TV lounge area, library, laundry room and a games room. There is a secure storage room with charging points and fob access to and from outside for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Extensive and well-maintained communal gardens are enjoyed by all and there is ample parking for both residents and visitors.
The Apartment
Entry into Florence Court itself is via the covered main doorway with security sliding doors that feature fob access during night time hours. This leads into the main communal entry hallway. 24 hour fob operated security doors gives access to hallways and residents apartments.
Visitors without fobs can use the entry phone system to call the apartment and the resident can speak to their visitor and allow access remotely if desired.
Stairs and two lift services provide access to the upper floors.
Apartment 37 is located on the top floor.
A secure key safe is provided by the entry which can be used to allow access for outside care staff or visiting family members.
Once through the front door, you enter a welcoming carpeted reception hallway with sizeable storage cupboards and doors to all rooms.
The main bedroom offers plenty of space for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture. Lovely views towards the Northern slope of Salisbury Plain as well as Florence Courts own gardens.
The guest Bedroom is also a double room and has similar views of the local area and countryside beyond.
Bathroom/Wet Room is generous in size and features a fully accessible corner shower area and a toilet with additional safety handles fitted. There is a wash basin with attractive tile backsplash and a large mirror.
Living room and dining space - This generous space benefits from a fully opening window and a French door with Juliet balcony, perfect for fresh summer breezes and views of the local area and Wiltshire countryside beyond.
Full telephone, internet and cable television connections.
Kitchen - a light and open kitchen area with a window to the common hallway outside - a privacy blind is fitted.
Electric oven with storage above and below and an electric hob with installed extractor fan. Under counter space and connections for washing machine, dishwasher and also space for a refrigerator and/or freezer. Ample countertop space with electrical outlets and spacious cupboards underneath.
Attractive, easy clean flooring and a half wall between the kitchen and living / dining area.
Apartment is fitted with monitored alarm system with push button pendant in case of fall or the need for assistance.
The entire apartment is wheelchair accessible with wide doors and flat, level flooring. Carpeted throughout except for bathroom / wet room and kitchen.
Externally, the front of the building has numerous parking spaces for residents and guests and a covered entry way leads to the secure main entrance.
Rear and side gardens are communal, spacious areas that include lawns, various flower beds with paved paths and a number of seating options.
The gardens are ideal for enjoying sunny summer days in a safe and private way.
Please note:
Prospective buyers are required to be local to the area or have a local connection and need to have a minimum care requirement.
TENURE - The property is Leasehold. Apartment purchase gives 75% share of the title. The lease has 112 years remaining.
CHARGES - The service charge is £549.54 per calendar month which includes all gas, electricity and water usage for the apartment. The maintenance and cleaning of communal areas are also included.
The core care charge is £167.36 per month which covers care manager, on-call and on-site care staff and emergency calls.
Additional care can be provided if needed at an hourly rate of £22.80.
There is an assignment and admin fee on resale.
COUNCIL TAX - The property is in Band C with the amount payable for 2024/25 being £1,970.04.
SERVICES - Included in the service charge are electricity, gas, water and drainage charges.
Getting here is easy
From the centre of Trowbridge take the Bradley/Westbury Road and turn left into Rutland Crescent. Florence Court can be found on the left hand side.