£300,000 /Sale price

A FANTASTIC one bed first floor retirement apartment with SHELTERED BALCONY and a HIGH SPEC FINISH THROUGHOUT. Excellent SOUTH/WEST FACING location, with a Waitrose Store close by and an easy walk into Cirencester Town centre ~Built & Managed by McCarthy Stone~Summary - Bath Gate Place, built by McCarthy & Stone, has been designed and constructed for modern independent retirement living. The development consists of 34 retirement apartments for the over 60s. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living room, fitted wardrobes in main bedroom and security door entry systems. The dedicated House Manager is on site during their working hours to take care of the running of the development. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy and cleaning costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The homeowners lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.Entrance Hallway - Solid wood front door with spy hole and letter box opens inwards to a lovely entrance hall. Ceiling light and smoke detector. Wall mounted emergency speech module. Door to walk in storage cupboard. All other doors leading to living room, bedroom, and the shower room.Living Room - This stunning living space has been finished to an very high standard, and the current owners have looked after it to the highest degree. There is ample room for dining room furniture. The very large double glazed windows and patio doors create a fantastic focal point, and flood the room with natural light. Two ceiling lights. TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Telephone point. Power points. Oak effect door with glazed panels leading into a separate kitchen.Kitchen - The fully fitted kitchen has been kept in show room condition by the current owners. Again, the spec and finish is top end and provides plenty of work surfaces and fitted appliances. The stainless steel sink with lever tap which is positioned in front of the double glazed window. Built-in oven and matching microwave. Ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.Bedroom - The double bedroom boasts a walk in wardrobe with bespoke hanging rails and shelving. Double glazed window at the far end of the room, with a fitted range of high gloss white drawers and opposite dressing table with large mirror.Shower Room - This shower room with modern suite is in excellent condition. Part tiled walls and fitted with; shower unit with glazed door, WC with concealed cistern and built in sink with lever tap and mirror over. Shaver point and heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord. Tiled flooring.Allocated Parking - The property comes with a very convenient allocated parking space which is covered from the elements.Service Charge (Breakdown) - Cleaning of communal windows Water rates for communal areas and apartments Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas 24-hour emergency call system Upkeep of gardens and grounds Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas Buildings insuranceThe Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.Service Charge: £3,025.11 (for financial year ending 30/06/2026).Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from the 1st June 2016Ground Rent: £425 per annumGround rent review: 1st June 2031Additional Information & Services - Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available Mains water and electricity Electric room heating Mains drainage