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Gilbert Place, Lowry Way, Swindon, WIltshire, SN3 1FX

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Top Floor Apartment - Lift Access To All Floors
  • Walk Out Balcony
  • Owned Parking Space
  • Modern, Well Equipped Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Generous Size Double Bedroom With Walk In Wardrobe
  • Modern Shower Room With Walk In Shower
  • Bistro Serving Meals Daily
  • Stunning Homeowners Lounge Where Social Events Take Place
  • Wellness Suite
  • Tailored Care & Support Services - 1 Hour Domestic Support Per Week Included Within Service Charge

Description

Very well presented top floor, one bedroom retirement apartment with an allocated parking space and westerly facing walk out balcony accessed from the living room.
*On Site Bistro* Pet Friendly* Energy Efficient*

Gilbert Place - Providing homeowners with style, function and a taste of luxury living, this Retirement Living PLUS development is designed to provide anyone over the age of 70 with the exact amount of independence needed to suit their lifestyle, homeowners can enjoy freshly prepared meals, domestic assistance and tailored, personal care from our dedicated YourLife team.

When homeowners don't feel like cooking, they can visit our on-site bistro style restaurant for carefully selected menus and freshly prepared hot food. They can also go to our delightful communal lounge for a cup of tea or coffee and a catch up with their guests or friends. Plenty of social activities and events take place here, and homeowners can choose whatever level of involvement that they'd like.

For peace of mind, Gilbert Place has a secure door entry system and a 24/7 emergency call system and a scooter store and cycle store provide additional travel options.

The Local Area - Gilbert Place is conveniently located for all amenities available in the bustling town of Swindon, including a Morrisons and a Matalan. In 2.6 miles, you can reach both The Designer Outlet and Brunel Shopping Centre. Here you’ll find a huge range of major brands, restaurants and cafés. If you love the great outdoors, Coate Water Country Park and Lawns Park can be reached in 1.6 miles. Featuring meadows, lakes and woodlands, they provide the perfect place for a refreshing stroll.

Getting around both locally and further afield is simple, with regular bus services and transport links accessible nearby. In addition to this, Swindon train station is a 20-minute bus trip from this development and offers links to Bristol, Newbury, Gloucester and London while the M4 can be reached in under half an hour.

If you love the great outdoors, Coate Water Country Park and Lawns Park can be reached in 1.6 miles. Featuring meadows, lakes and woodlands, they provide the perfect place for a refreshing stroll

No.55 - No.55 is situated on the top floor and offers a welcoming living room with westerly facing walk out balcony, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, double bedroom with walk in wardrobe and a modern shower room with walk in shower.

Entrance Hallway - The front door with a spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a store/airing cupboard. There are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector and security door entry system. Doors lead to living room, bedroom and shower room.

Living Room - Welcoming living room with a double glazed door opening on to a westerly facing walk out balcony. There is ample room for both a dining area and a sitting room area. TV point, telephone point and a partially glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Luxury soft white gloss-fronted fitted units with under unit lighting, contrasting worktops with matching upstands and incorporating an inset sink/drainer unit. Comprehensive range of integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with a contemporary glass splash panel and stainless steel extractor hood over, waist-level oven, and concealed fridge and freezer.

Double Bedroom - The large double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with plenty of hanging and storage space. TV and telephone point, raised power sockets, and an emergency pull-cord.

Shower Room - A modern facility with white sanitary ware comprising; level access shower, back-to-the wall WC with concealed cistern, vanity wash-basin with cupboard unit below and work surface over, mirror above. Ladder radiator, emergency pull cord and extensively tiled walls and floor.

Parking - No.55 is being sold with it's own parking space.

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service Charge: £9,979.05 per annum (for financial year ending 28/02/2026.

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease Information - 999 years from 1st Jan 2021.
Ground rent: 435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2036

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Gilbert Place, Lowry Way, Swindon, WIltshire, SN3 EAC
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
McCarthy Stone Resales
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We specialize in selling McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.

Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choice to sell your apartment. We'll support you every step on the way.

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