£250,000
1 bed flat for sale
West Street, Wells BA5Retirement
Leasehold
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
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About this property
Well presented first floor apartment
Spacious accommodation with double bedroom
Residents' lounge, 24 hour Careline, Lodge Manager
Landscaped communal gardens
Stylish development close to town centre
Guest suite for family and friends
A one bedroom first floor retirement apartment within a stylish development close to the town centre and within walking distance of local amenities. The apartment benefits from a residents' lounge, communal gardens, 24 hour Careline and lodge manager, in addition to parking and lift. Sold with no onward chain.
About the property:
St Athelm is a development of 31 one and two bedroom retirement apartments that are centrally located in this historic city, and with so much nearby, they prove highly desirable. A short walking distance are cosmopolitan pavement cafes, specialist independent retailers and high street names along with the twice-weekly outdoor market.
All apartments are completely self-contained with their own front door, providing you with privacy and peace and quiet. The development also offers residents a Careline 24/7 package, with a wearable wristband, for added peace of mind.
A residents' lounge on the ground floor provides a sociable place to enjoy a number of activities; and a guest suite is available for family and friends to stay.
About the inside:
Upon entering the property, an entrance hallway has video entry system and a large and useful cupboard which is ideal for coats and shoes along with shelving for further storage. A door leads from the hallway into the bright and airy sitting/dining room with the room offering plenty of space for comfortable seating, an area for separate dining and the room is finished with a fireplace with inset electric fire as the focal point. Leading directly off the sitting room is the well-appointed kitchen. Featuring a range of high gloss, taupe coloured kitchen units with soft close doors and drawers, this well designed kitchen also benefits from an eye level oven, ceramic hob, integrated fridge, integrated freezer and integrated washer/dryer.
The double bedroom is spacious in size, with views overlooking the side and having a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. The separate shower room is fully tiled and comprises of a good sized corner shower cubicle, a hidden cistern WC, a vanity basin with storage beneath, a mirror with storage cabinet and shaver socket and a heated towel radiator.
About the outside:
Well-tended gardens surround St. Athelm lodge, with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs offering year round interest. To the rear of the development is a large lawned area with attractive borders and a patio with seating. A wooden shelter offers parking and charging for mobility scooters. To the front of the development is a residents' car park in addition to a secluded patio accessed from the residents' lounge. A pedestrian gate leads from the development towards the shops and a convenient supermarket.
About the area:
St Athelm Lodge is a stylish development of 31, one and two-bedroom retirement apartments located on West Street, at the heart of this historic Cathedral city.
Wells itself has a superb range of amenities including many independent shops, cafes, theatre, banks, a cinema, leisure centre and a popular twice weekly market.
The nearby Georgian city of Bath and the regional centre of Bristol are also within easy commuting distance, while Castle Cary Station, with links to London Paddington and Exeter, is a 12-mile drive away. Bristol International Airport is only 17 miles.
Useful information:
St Athelm Lodge requires at least one apartment Owner to be over the age of 60 with any second Owner over the age of 55.
Service Charge (Year ending 31st May 2024) £4,893.85 per annum.
Ground rent £575.00 per annum. To be reviewed June 2025.
999 year Lease commencing June 2018<br /><br />
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