Property description

An ideal opportunity to purchase this ground floor apartment available at a retirement development close to the city centre that maintains the independence of residents, with support when required.

A well-presented and proportioned ground floor apartment forming part of this sheltered housing development in the centre of the city. This apartment is set back via a pathway from the car park, with a front door to the outside of the building, overlooking Water Lane. It has recently been professionally completely decorated, the carpets fully cleaned and is vacant.

This two bedroom, ground floor apartment has become available for sale in the popular and prestigious retirement complex of Elizabeth Court. This welcoming establishment is one of a kind set within the heart of Salisbury City, with lovely views over Elizabeth Gardens and Salisbury Cathedral Spire this particular facility allows for independent living but is also suitable for residents with visiting or live-in carers. Residents can cater for themselves all year round in the freedom of their own kitchens, or join in with hot meals provided in the communal dining room when they wish; Sunday lunch in the dining room being a popular option, and guests are welcome. This, together with the duty manager providing advice and organising optional functions, makes for a sociable and supportive community. This ground floor apartment features two bedrooms, a small WC with vanity unit and storage shelves, a spacious lounge, separate kitchen and bathroom. Each apartment has a pull cord system in case of a health emergency with support available 24 hours. Communal areas also comprise of parking and gardens. This particular apartment is approached via the car park and path to an exterior front door. The front door of the apartment opens into the:

Entrance hall

This is welcoming with space for some items of furniture, doors to all accommodation, and a linen cupboard (with slatted shelving) with a small heater.

Lounge 14'3" x 12'4" (4.4m x 3.8m)

This is a well-proportioned room with a large window looking out towards Water Lane and an electric fire on a marble effect hearth with a marble effect surround. Ample space for both sofa, armchairs and coffee tables etc, television and telephone points, wall light points and a door to the:

Kitchen/breakfast room 10'7" x 8' (3.2m x 2.4m)

This is well fitted with a good range of fitted low and high level storage units and worktops with a single bowl, stainless steel sink and drainer unit (with a mixer tap above). There are a range of integrated appliances (included in the sale) including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, eye-line electric oven, electric hob and extractor hood above. Wall mounted, gas fired boiler for domestic heating and hot water, pantry cupboard, tiled splashbacks, electrically operated window to the rear and linoleum flooring.

Bedroom 1 13'10" x 13'3" (4.2m x 4m)

A large double room with a window to the rear overlooking gardens and a large wardrobe fitted with mirror fronted sliding doors. A smaller wardrobe and chest of drawers in white is built in. Television and telephone points.

Bedroom 2 11' x 9' (3.4m x 2.7m)

A spacious room (could be a dining room if desired) with a window to the front gardens.

Bathroom 8' x 8' (2.4m x 2.4m)

WC

The apartment boasts a small second WC with a vanity unit basin installed four years ago for guests. Surrounded by useful storage shelves.

Tenure Leasehold

Outgoings

Service Charge £705.97 pcm for the period 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present homes, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help. Many purchasers are also eligible for Attendance Allowance at £55.65 or £83.10 a week, which is neither means-tested or taxable and advice on this subject is available to anyone making an enquiry.

The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an Owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager.

Services

Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are available.

Broadband

Elizabeth Court is a prestigious retirement apartments' complex where residents have the benefit of 24-hour cover, weekly domestic help if required, emergency alarm pull cords in all of the rooms, and all the apartments are designed to accommodate wheelchairs if necessary. Elizabeth Court has excellent communal areas for the residents and visitors to enjoy, including a spacious residents' lounge, dining room with a daily three-course menu, laundry and hobbies room. The communal entrance holds the manager's office and a front desk where residents and guests can wait and socialize and where upcoming events in the Court are advertised. Outside for residents to enjoy at the rear there is a private, enclosed, quiet and sheltered garden, well maintained and attractively planted with seating areas. A guest suite can be booked for visitors for a small extra charge. Despite the array of facilities and services it is also possible to live a very independent life here.

Elizabeth Court is in a first-class position in Salisbury, approached from Crane Bridge Road via a driveway leading to the large parking area to the front of the building. The front of the development looks across Crane Bridge Road towards Elizabeth Gardens, through which the River Avon flows, with water meadows beyond and stunning views of Salisbury's magnificent Cathedral. It is a short and level walk from many of the city's facilities - shopping, restaurants and cafes, leisure, cultural, a medical centre, the cathedral and a mainline station (0.3 of a mile away) with trains to London Waterloo (journey time approximately 90 minutes).
Amenities

No Chain

Retirement Property

Fully Managed

Beautiful Communal Gardens

Secure Parking

Lift Access

2 Bedrooms