Applegate House, Trowbridge, BA14 8FT

Found within the prestigious Applegate House, this spacious retirement property boasts a balcony overlooking the extensive communal grounds. There are two double bedrooms with master ensuite and walk-in wardrobe whilst other luxuries include under floor heating and air purification system. NO ONWARD CHAIN

McCarthy Stone are market leaders in retirement homes and this property proudly demonstrates this. A fantastic home for the over 60's, Applegate House is found a short walk from the town centre and features a 24 hour video security system and house manager 5 days a week. The communal areas include an impressive homeowners lounge with kitchenette and WC, large manicured garden and mobility scooter parking. Parking permits for the gated car park are available at £250 per year. A lift provides easy access to each floor and a guest suite is available to visitors for £25 per night.

This property is found on the top floor with lift access and enjoys its own balcony overlooking the communal grounds. The lounge-diner opens to the modern kitchen which features a south facing window ensuring lots of light. Both bedrooms are good sized double rooms although bedroom one is particularly impressive with a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. As well as underfloor heating, the property has the added benefit of an air purification system that also serves as a dehumidifier.

The property is leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2018. The annual Ground Rent is £495 and there is a service charge which is currently £330.41 per month to include buildings insurance, maintenance of the building, window cleaning, house manager and water rates. We have been informed there is also a contingency fee payable to McCarthy Stone on resale at 1% of the sale price.

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire found close to the western border with Somerset. On the fringe of the town centre, you find Trowbridge Town Park, a large open space with a host of activities, tree lined paths and a riverside walk to Biss Meadows Country Park. St Stephens Place provides several dining options along with a multi-screen cinema complex. There are a wide variety of historic buildings around the town along with a selection of beautiful walks nearby, including the Kennet and Avon Canal and Southwick Country Park. The town has superb transport links with Trowbridge station providing access to London as well as a short ride to the world heritage city of Bath. The A350 passes the fringe of the town, leading to the M4 via Chippenham and the A303 and A36 to the south.