Ground-floor apartment with direct communal garden access and south-west outlook
This ground-floor retirement apartment in Merchant House, Chantry Court, offers comfortable, low-maintenance living in the heart of Westbury. Newly decorated and immaculate throughout, the property provides two large double bedrooms (one en suite) and an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with French doors that open directly onto well-kept communal gardens with a south-west outlook.
Chantry Court is a gated over-55s development with extensive on-site amenities — residents' lounge, restaurant, cinema, hair salon, library and 24/7 on-site staff and personal alarm system. Tailored domiciliary care packages are available through the development’s registered provider, allowing independent living with support as needs change. The apartment is wheelchair accessible and benefits from double glazing and community gas central heating.
Practical details important to buyers: the property is leasehold with 986 years remaining and comes chain-free. There is allocated off-street parking. Ongoing costs are significant: an annual service charge of £9,924 (covers many on-site services) and ground rent of £250 per year. On resale a 10% fee of the sale price is payable by the vendor under the management rules.
This apartment will suit someone seeking a secure, social retirement community with easy access to Westbury’s amenities and countryside nearby. It offers a ready-to-move-into home but carries higher running costs due to the extensive communal services provided.
