Tetbury - 1 bed - £137,500 - Perry Bishop and Chambers - Tetbury

Property details

Bedrooms: 1

THE PROPERTY Number 3 Cavendish House is a delightful, light and spacious purpose built retirement apartment in this award winning complex of some twenty homes adjacent to The Market Place. The entrance hall is shared with number 2 and has a stairlift to the first floor, there are attractive views from the lounge which sees the sun all of the day, the double bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, there is a fitted kitchen and sizeable bathroom.



The property has Economy 7 storage heating, sealed unit double-glazed windows in hardwood frames, fitted carpets and curtains, and the excellent communal facilities of well tended gardens, laundry, guest suite for visitors, 24 hours careline and part-time house manager.



The property is offered onto the market with no onward chain and we strongly recommend an early appointment to view.

DIRECTIONS The property is easily reached from our office by walking under the Market Hall, across the Market Place where the entrance to Chantry Court will be seen between The Talbot and Kingsbury House Nursing Home.

AMENITIES Tetbury, often referred to as the entrance to the Cotswolds, and once voted by Country Life magazine as the third most desirable town in the country, is a thriving historic Cotswold market town situated less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorways and within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. There is good access to Kemble Railway Station with regular Intercity services to London and other regional commercial centres.



Tetbury is well known for its royal houses with HRH The Prince of Wales at Highgrove House, and Gatcombe Park the home of The Princess Royal both close by. Tetbury boasts an exciting range of shops including specialist boutiques, city standard delicatessens, the Highgrove Shop and many fine antique shops. The town has an excellent variety of hotels, restaurants, cafes and brasseries offering a mouth watering range of cuisine.



A visit to the Tourist Information Office will provide you with a map of the area showing some of our local attractions including the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum, or the nearby Cotswold Water Park or perhaps the Abbey and Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury.



VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment only - appointments to view should be made through our Tetbury office - 01666 504418

SURVEY AND VALUATION Perry Bishop and Chambers has a locally based "sister" company, Cotswold Surveyors who are able to undertake Building Surveys or Homebuyer Surveys and Valuations on your behalf. For an informal discussion or a quote, please call 0845 300 5452.

ANNUAL CHARGES We are advised by the owner that the annual service charge includes exterior maintenance and repairs, buildings insurance, window cleaning, garden maintenance including communal areas, house manager, use of laundry facilities, water and sewerage charges, Care Line emergency service, and access to the guest suite. The ground rent and service charge is understood to be currently £563.75 per quarter.

ACCOMMODATION (All measurements are approximate)

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL (Shared with number 2). With hardwood panelled entrance door and staircase with stairlift to first floor/landing and door to:



ENTRANCE HALL With entry phone system to the outside, built-in linen cupboard, access to roof space (understood to incorporate the hot water cylinder), and doors to:



LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 20' 0" average x 13' 7" (6.1m x 4.14m) A delightful and sunny reception room with triple aspect double-glazed windows to the north, east and south and attractive views, Adams style fireplace surround having log effect electric fire, range of fitted cupboards, corniced ceiling, storage radiator, wall light points and access to:



KITCHEN 7' 10" x 6' 7" (2.39m x 2.01m) With an attractive range of beech coloured units comprising base cupboards and drawers, matching wall cupboards, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, Bush fridge and cooker, attractive tiled splash backs and double-glazed window to front with an open southerly aspect.



BEDROOM 11' 5" average x 9' 9" average (3.48m x 2.97m) Plus the depth of a walk-in wardrobe, coved ceiling and double-glazed window to front.



BATHROOM With white suite of panelled bath incorporating a Bath Knight seat fitting and electric shower, low-level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, matching tiled splash backs, heated towel rail, electric wall heater, shaver point, strip light and double-glazed window to side.

COMMUNAL FACILITIES

GUEST SUITE In Dale House on the ground floor and comprising entrance lobby, fully furnished bedroom 15' (4.57m) x 13' (3.96m), fitted kitchenette and recess shower room with pedestal washbasin and low-level WC. This can be booked for visiting friends and relatives. There is a charge payable.



LAUNDERETTE In the basement of Avon House fitted with two washing machines, two tumble dryers and a double stainless steel sink.



RECEPTION AREA In Avon House, about 13' (3.96m) x 11' 6" (3.51m) furnished and having a visitor cloakroom with low-level WC and wash hand basin.



COMMUNAL GARDENS A delightful residents garden is arranged to a number of terraced lawns leading down to the stream at the bottom known locally as The Splash. The gardens are well stocked with a variety of trees and shrubs, include paved areas and enjoy a sunny southeasterly setting.



TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is leasehold with a balance of a 999 year lease and vacant possession will be given upon completion.



AGENTS NOTE Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over. Under the terms of the lease, the Freeholder, Retirement Properties Ltd (RPL) is obliged to conduct sales on behalf of it sowners and is entitleed to receive upon completion of the sale a fixed percentage, in this case 5% of the gross sale proceeds as set out in the lease. From this RPL pays the selling agents fees and solicitors costs.



SERVICES We believe the property is served by mains electricity, water and drainage. Confirmation has been requested - please contact us for further details. The above should be verified by your Solicitor or Surveyor.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council

FOR CLARIFICATION We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a survey nor have we tested any appliances, services or specific fittings at the property. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Prospective buyers should be aware that the photography, either internal or external, might have been taken with the assistance of a wide-angled lens.