Homeminster House, Station Road, Warminster £135,000

THE PROPERTY

is a most spacious retirement apartment conveniently located on the Second Floor of Homeminster House, an attractive purpose-built development of retirement apartments where well-lit communal hallways whilst all floors are served by a lift and stairways. All properties benefit from Double Glazing and Economy 7 Night Store Heating, power points are at a comfortable waist height, whilst safety & security systems are linked to a House Manager who is responsible for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the building whilst an out-of-hours careline service provides peace of mind when the House Manager is off duty. A guest apartment is also available by arrangement for visiting friends and relatives. Thoughtfully designed with the over 60’s in mind, this a rare opportunity to acquire one of the largest two Bedroom apartments at Homeminster House hence the Agents strongly recommend an early accompanied internal inspection in order to avoid disappointment.

LOCATION

Homeminster House is conveniently located just off Station Road close to the bustling town centre with its excellent shopping facilities - 3 supermarkets including nearby Waitrose and Lidl stores which are practically on the doorstep, together with a wide range of other amenities including a host of independent shops. Other facilities include a theatre & library, hospital & clinics and the town is well served by local buses whilst rail users enjoy regular services to Salisbury and then direct to London Waterloo, and to Bath with a direct line onto South Wales. The other main centres in the area include Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Bath and Salisbury which are all within a comfortable driving distance whilst the A36, A350 and A303 trunk routes provide swift access throughout the West Country and further afield to London via the A303/M3. Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton Airports are each just over an hour by car.

ACCOMMODATION

Sheltered Porch Area

having secure entryphone access system linked to the apartment and Spacious Communal Ground Floor Entrance Lobby giving access to the Lift to all floors, whilst the Manager's Office, Residents’ Lounge Area and Laundry are all conveniently closeby.

Second Floor Hall

having individual front door into the apartment.

Private Inner Hall

having door entryphone/intercom, smoke alarm, night store heater, telephone point, shelved walk-in store cupboard housing electric meter and fusegear together with cold water tank and hot water cylinder with twin immersion heaters fitted and further built-in cloaks cupboard, both with internal lighting.

Bedroom One - 19' 7'' x 10' 1'' (5.96m x 3.07m)

a most spacious room having window enjoying pleasant Garden views, night store heater, built-in mirror-fronted wardrobe cupboard with bi-fold doors, wall light points and access hatch to roof space.

Bedroom Two - 15' 2'' x 7' 1'' (4.62m x 2.16m)

having electric panel heater, wall light point, Chrome electric towel rail and deep built-in wardrobe cupboard with bi-fold doors and internal light.

Spacious Fully-tiled Bathroom

having Ivory coloured suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower above, vanity hand basin with cupboard under, low level W.C, walls fully tiled in complementary ceramics, Dimplex fan heater, chrome electric towel rail, extractor fan and electric shaver point.

Superb Sitting/Dining Room - 24' 7'' x 12' 1'' (7.49m x 3.68m)

a truly spacious room enjoying pleasant distant views of the Downs, having coal-effect Electric fire with decorative surround creating a focal point, 2 night store heaters, T.V. aerial point, wall light points and 3 ceiling lights, telephone point and ample space for a dining table and chairs, sofas etc.

From the Sitting/Dining Room an archway leads into:

Fully-tiled Kitchen - 7' 5'' x 7' 4'' (2.26m x 2.23m)

having postformed worksurfaces, inset stainless steel sink, ample drawer & cupboard space, complementary tiling, matching overhead cupboards, recess for Electric cooker, space for fridge/freezer, strip lighting and extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

Residents’ Parking

Available on a first come/first served basis - Residents’ Parking is controlled by a number plate recognition camera. Charging Bay for Electric Mobility Scooters.

The approach

to the building is attractively laid to landscaped Gardens including well-tended borders which are stocked with seasonal plants and ornamental shrub, flanking Visitors’ Parking Spaces whilst Number 72 is located on the Second Floor and overlooks sheltered Gardens to the rear of the building and enjoys distant views of the Downs to the North of the town.

Services

We understand Mains Water, Drainage & Electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure

Leasehold with vacant possession.

Lease

The property is held on a 125 year lease which commenced on 1 June 1989 subject to an annually reviewable all-in service charge. The amount payable for the six-month period 1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024 is circa £2200.00. This covers the upkeep of communal areas, provision of the House Manager, metered Water and includes Building Insurance.

Ground Rent

Circa £260.00 for the current half-year period 1 September 2023 - 29 February 2024.

Rating Band

"C"

EPC URL

https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8214-7323-2930-4699-5972

FLOORPLAN FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY – NOT TO SCALE

VIEWING

By prior appointment through DAVIS & LATCHAM, 43 Market Place Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AZ Tel: Warminster 01985 846985 Website - www.davislatcham.co.uk Email - homes@davislatcham.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE

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