1 bedroom property for sale

DESCRIPTIONSet in the ever popular Homechime house, a retirement development for the over 60's in the heart of Wells, is this one bedroom ground floor apartment, benefiting from direct access to the communal gardens at the rear. The property is well-laid out and comprises a sitting/dining room, kitchen, shower room, one double bedroom. The development benefits from beautifully kept communal gardens, a residents' lounge, laundry room, pre-bookable guest suite, house manager and various social events to get involved in. Upon entering the apartment is a hall with a large shelved store cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, hot water tank along with space for shoes and coats. The sitting/dining room is a good size with a window and a glazed door leading out the communal gardens, two wall lights and an arch leading through to the kitchen. There is ample space for a small dining table as well as sitting room furniture. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink and space for both a fridge/freezer and freestanding cooker. The bedroom again has a view out to the communal gardens along with having wall lights and a built-in wardrobe. The shower room is fully tiled with a notably large walk-in shower, toilet and wash basin with storage beneath. The property also benefits from a 24/7 emergency pull cord system for added peace of mind.OUTSIDEResidents' parking is situated at the front of the building from Priory Road. The attractive communal gardens are established, well-maintained and can be accessed from both the apartment, with a small 'personal patio' area, and the residents' lounge. There is also an area to park and charge mobility scooters. LOCATIONThe picturesque City of Wells offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities with four supermarkets (including Waitrose), as well as twice weekly markets, cinema, leisure centre, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors and several churches. For those travelling by train, Castle Cary station (which has direct services to London Paddington) is situated only twelve miles away. Both the City of Bristol and the Georgian City of Bath, a World Heritage Site, are located just 20 miles away and easily accessibleTENURELeasehold88 years remaining as of 2024SERVICE CHARGEGround Rent: 438.68 per annumService Charge: Circa. 2341.64 - per annumHEATINGElectric storage heatingSERVICESMains drainage, water and electricity are all connectedLOCAL AUTHORITYSomerset CouncilCOUNCIL TAXBand 'A'EPC RATINGRating 'C'VIEWINGStrictly by appointment with Cooper and Tanner. Tel: 01749 676524DIRECTIONSFrom the Wells office, in Broad Street, continue along Priory Road towards the roundabout. Homechime can be found on your right hand side.