Giffords Court, Melksham, SN12

SITUATION: Set in the heart of Melksham, where an excellent range of amenities for all including a library, shops and supermarkets. The new Melksham campus is now open and provides fitness centre, swimming pool and much more.
Melksham provides easy access to the M4 corridor and has transport links including bus services and a train station to the neighbouring towns including Chippenham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and the Georgian city of Bath lies some 12 miles distant. 

DESCRIPTION: ** No Chain ** A most desirable first floor two bedroom retirement apartment located within this attractive development, created originally by McCarthy & Stone in 2003, designed specifically for the benefit of the over 60's and located in the heart of Melksham town centre. The property has been well maintained and offers entrance hallway, light and bright sitting room, modern kitchen with fitted oven and hob, the master bedroom has fitted mirrored fronted wardrobes, a modern en suite, a further second double bedroom and shower room. There is a resident manager, communal lounge, kitchen, laundry and guest suite, with pretty communal grounds and gardens. The apartment is situated on the first floor, accessible via lift or stairs, and has the further benefit of waist high power points, alarm cord system and entry phone. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all this lovely apartment has to offer. 

DIRECTIONS: From Kavanaghs office in the centre of Melksham, proceed along the High Street and turn right into Lowbourne, Giffords Court will be found on the right hand side opposite the library. 

ACCOMMODATION:  

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL: With communal hallway, leading to residents lounge, kitchen and laundry, manager's office, lift and staircase to all floors:- 

ENTRANCE HALL: Front door into hallway with night storage heater, meter cupboard, large storage cupboard housing hot water tank (slatted shelving and light), doors to:- 

SITTING ROOM: 14' 08" x 11' 03" (4.47m x 3.43m) With Upvc double glazed window to front and side, night storage heater, coved ceiling, alarm cord, panelled glazed double doors through to:- 

KITCHEN: 9' 0" x 5' 08" (2.74m x 1.73m) With Upvc double glazed window, attractive rang of base and wall units incorporating four ring electric hob with Electrolux extractor hood over, Electrolux eye level oven, fridge and freezer, part tiled walls, coved ceiling, creda wall mounted heater, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, alarm. 

BEDROOM ONE: 16' x 9' 03" + 5'09" x 5'03" (4.88m x 0m) With Upvc double glazed window, night storage heater, coved ceiling, alarm, mirror fronted double door built in wardrobe with hanging and shelving space. 

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: With a fully enclosed shower cubical, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush W.c, heated towel rails, tiled walls, coved ceiling, creda wall mounted heater, extractor fan, mirror with light and shaver point over.  

BEDROOM TWO: 11' 03" x 8' 05" (3.43m x 2.57m) With Upvc double glazed window, night storage heater, coved ceiling, alarm. 

SHOWER ROOM: With obscure Upvc double glazed window, modern double shower with glass screen, wash hand basin within vanity unit with mirror and lighting over, low level W.C., heated towel rail, fully tiled walls. 

OUTSIDE: There are delightful communal grounds and gardens with various seating areas surrounding Gifford's Court. Resident/visitor car parking - no allocated parking.  

COUNCIL TAX: The property is a Band C with the amount payable for 2023/24 being £1,981.87 

TENURE: Leasehold with vacant possession on completion. 125 year lease (2003)  

SERVICES: Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected. 

SERVICE CHARGE: There is an annual service charge of £4,356.46 (which includes buildings insurance, window cleaning, maintenance of the communal area's, external grounds and gardens) plus a ground rent of £425.00 per annum. The service charge is split into two payments over the year. 

CODE: 10955 27/05/2022  

TO ARRANGE A VIEWING: To arrange a viewing, please call 01225 706860 or email [email protected].