Victoria Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14

1 Bedroom Retirement Property for sale in Malvern

Description
Outstanding Value With No Stamp Duty To Pay. A Fine First Floor Apartment Specifically Designed For The Over 70's Enjoying A Central Location In The Heart Of Great Malvern With Views Of The Malvern Hills And Offering One Bedroomed Accommodation With Hall, Living Room, Well Equipped Kitchen, Bathroom/Wetroom, Fitted Carpets, Curtains and Blinds, Double Glazing, Full Heating And Use Of First Class On Site Facilities Including Restaurant, Homeowners Lounge, Guest Suite And Communal Gardens. Energy Rating ''C''  NO CHAIN 

Location & Description  
Cartwright Court is an elegant development of fifty four one and two bedroom apartments specifically designed and built by McCarthy and Stone for the over 70's. It enjoys a fine setting and location only a few minutes walk from the centre of the historic spa town of Great Malvern where there is a comprehensive range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose supermarket, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. Transport communications are excellent. There is a mainline railway station also within walking distance as well as easy access to Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester which is only about seven miles.

The apartment was designed and built under McCarthy and Stones assisted living scheme which promotes individual living with the peace of mind of additional support and assistance when you need it. It provides high quality accommodation and first class facilities which include an onsite restaurant, homeowners lounge and a guest suite. There are also lifts to all floors as well as an estates team who are on site twenty-four hours a day offering flexible domestic and personalised care packages which are all part of the assisted living scheme. 

Number 33 Cartwright Court is effectively on the first floor when approached from the main entrance to the complex although it is one the fourth floor when accessing it from the carpark.  All floors are accessed by lifts.  It is offered with fitted carpets, curtains and blinds, electric heating and double glazed windows. From its elevated position it enjoys a fine west facing view across the rooftops of Malvern towards the hills in the distance. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, living room, a very well equipped kitchen (with hob, oven, fridge and freezer), a double bedroom and a large bathroom that doubles as a wetroom and also has a WC.

Cartwright Court is set in beautifully maintained, elegant and mature grounds which are for the benefit of all the residents. 

Entrance Hall  
Emergency pullcord alarm, built in cupboard housing boiler and meters. 

Living Room  4.52m (14ft 7in) x 3.28m (10ft 7in) 
Electric storage heater, fireplace with timber mantel and surround, marble inset and electric fire, two double glazed sash windows with views towards the Malvern Hills. 

Kitchen  3.02m (9ft 9in) x 2.17m (7ft) 
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, full range of floor and eye level cupboards with extensive worksurfaces and tiled surrounds.  Integrated four ring electric HOB with stainless steel extractor canopy above.  Integrated FRIDGE and separate FREEZER, OVEN and GRILL.  Double glazed sash window. 

Bedroom  3.97m (12ft 10in) max 14'10 x 3.13m (10ft 1in) 
Radiator, built in wardrobe with mirrored doors, double glazed window to front aspect with view of Malvern Hills. 

Bathroom/Wetroom 2.92m (9ft 5in) min 8' x 2.06m (6ft 8in) 
Fully tiled walls, panelled bath (with handgrips), vanity wash basin with mirror above and shaver point.  Heated towel rail, wall mounted Dimplex heater, close coupled WC. open shower, mirrored cabinet. 

Communal Gardens  
Cartwright Court is set in attractively designed and well groomed communal grounds which are for the benefit of all the residents and visitors.  Within the curtilage there are areas set aside for private parking, however a parking space cannot be guaranteed but must be applied for directly to McCarthy & Stones Management Committee.  If they confirm that there is a space available there would be an annual charge for this space which would need to be negotiated directly with McCarthy & Stone.    

Services 
We have been advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
 
Tenure 
All fifty four apartments at Cartwright Court are held on a leasehold basis until 2138. There is a ground rent of £435.00 per annum and the current service charge set for flat 33 is £867.84 per month (£10,414.11 per annum) for the year 2024/2025

 General 
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request. 

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND ''B''
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC
The EPC rating for this property is C (76).

Directions
From the centre of Great Malvern at the traffic lit junction of Church Street and Graham Road proceed downhill along Church Street taking the second left turn into Victoria Road. The entrance to Cartwright Court is on the right almost immediately. Viewers are advised to park on Victoria Road (if there are spaces) or in the car park that can be seen on the left hand side after approximately 300 yards. 

Important Information

• This is a Leasehold property.
• The annual cost for the ground rent on this property is £435
• The annual service charges for this property is £8677
• This Council Tax band for this property is: B

Property Ref: 1279558