Bowles Court, Westmead Lane, Chippenham

1 Bedroom Retirement Property for sale in Chippenham

NO ONWARD CHAIN! An immaculately presented second floor one bedroom apartment within this sought after 'Retirement Living Plus' development for the over 70's in the heart of Chippenham.

Situation - Just 200 metres from the centre of town, this Chippenham development is in the ideal spot. A variety of local supermarkets can be found nearby and the town centre also boasts access to a local hospital and plenty of doctors surgeries. Banks, retail stores and independent shops are also in good supply and there are even regular town markets held for those looking for a taste of traditional life.

Places of interest in the local area are varied, with John Coles Park, the Museum and Heritage Centre and Chippenham Folk Festival just a few examples. For those interested in wider travel, transport links are strong with regular bus services connecting residents to towns including Bath, Calne, Devizes, Trowbridge and Swindon. Rail links are also good and Chippenham railway station features along the main line to London Paddington. It also retains some impressive railway arches and architectural triumphs built by the famous engineer Brunel.

As an ancient riverside market town, Chippenham also has plenty of historical intrigue for those interested in living in this area. Natural attractions are also found in abundance, with the River Avon, the Cotswolds, Salisbury Plain and Birds Marsh (a large marshland of around 24 hectares or 29 acres) being just a few places in the area you might like to visit.

Accommodation Comprising: - Entrance door to:

Entrance Hall - Telephone entry system. Walk-in storage cupboard with hot water tank and shelving. Thermostat. Doors to:

Sitting/Dining Room - 24'9" maximum x 10'7" Maximum - Full height double glazed picture window to front. Feature fireplace with modern electric fire and wooden mantle. Satellite/television/radio point. Central heating thermostat. Double doors to:

Kitchen - 9'8" maximum x 7'10" maximum - Double glazed window to front and side with motorised opening. Range of drawer and cupboard base units and matching wall mounted cupboards with under unit lighting. Rolled edge work surfaces with matching upstands and inset single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Built-in Bosch electric hob with splash back and stainless steel extractor over. Built-in Bosch eye level oven. Integrated fridge/freezer. Spotlights. Ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom - 22'6" maximum x 10'4" maximum - Double glazed window to front. Thermostat. Television point. Telephone point. Built-in corner cupboard with hanging rail and shelving.

Wet Room - Chrome electric ladder radiator. Large shower area. Vanity wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Close coupled WC. Wall cabinet. Mirror with light. Spotlights. Non slip flooring.

Retirement Living Plus - Whatever the reason for leaving your current home, you will soon discover the benefits of Assisted Living.
With McCarthy & Stone, everything is designed to let you get the most out of life. You can relax in the knowledge that with Assisted Living there is someone there day and night, should you need assistance in an emergency. The real benefit is that you can carry on living independently but should you need a bit of support, now or in the future, there is a qualified and reliable team right on your doorstep.
* 24 hour on-site management to give you around the clock help and support in an emergency;
* Estate Manager and YourLife team to ensure you get all the care and support you need;
* Domestic Assistance to help you with jobs like dusting, vacuuming or changing the bed (one hour per week is included in your service charge);
* Personal care packages from 15 minute increments, which are totally flexible and can be organised with the YourLife team.

Facilities On Site - * 24 hour emergency call system
* 24 hour, 365 days a year on-site staffing
* Car parking available on site to permit holders
* Domestic assistance
* Estates Manager
* Function room
* Guest suite
* Homeowners' lounge
*Laundry Room
* Lift to all floors
* Table service restaurant
* Viewing deck
* Wheelchair accessibility

Residents' Lounge And Viewing Deck - If you fancy a cup of tea or coffee with your new neighbours, you can join them in the homeowners' lounge.

On a sunny day, it's nice to spend some time on the viewing deck, which benefits from access from both the homeowners' lounge and the restaurant. It will be the perfect place to relax and unwind, whilst enjoying the pleasant views over the River Avon.

Restaurant - Central to the development is the table service restaurant where you can purchase a three course meal for under �5. It's a lovely place to meet up with other homeowners and a nice treat if you do not want to cook for yourself. The restaurant serves freshly prepared lunches daily for you, your family and friends, using locally sourced ingredients and catering for special dietary requirements. If you are planning a special occasion or celebration, you are welcome to book the function room and talk to the chef who will be happy to devise a menu for you. If you are not feeling well then meals can be served in your apartment.

Guest Suite - All McCarthy & Stone developments benefit from a guest suite. A homeowners guest or guests are welcome to stay for as long as the suite is available and paid for. The cost is �25 per night for the room.
Guest suites aim to make your visitors feel at home with:

* Ensuite
* TV
* Tea and coffee making facilities
* Access to the homeowners' lounge and other development facilities

Mccarthy And Stone - McCarthy and Stone are incredibly proud to have been awarded a 5 Star rating in customer satisfaction for 14 consecutive years, as voted for by homeowners via the House Builders Federation (HBF) survey. They are delighted that so many of their homeowners say they would happily recommend them to their friends and family, believing that this is testimony to the quality and attention to detail that goes into the service they provide.

Since they started in 1977 they have built almost 56,000 apartments, as well as a strong reputation for quality.

Directions - From our office in the Market Place proceed along Timber Street and at the junction with Gladstone Road turn right. Just before the bridge over the River Avon turn left into Westmead Lane where Bowles Court can be found after a short distance on the right.

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Property Ref: 16988_28384322