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" A south facing GROUND FLOOR apartment (635 sq ft), in a SHELTERED HOUSING complex for the over 55's. 2 bedrooms, shower room. Communal hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen. Communal gardens, GARAGE, residents' and visitors' parking. NO ONWARD CHAIN - IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION.

Location Malmesbury is reputed to be England's oldest borough, dating from around 880 AD. It has a good selection of shops, a library, museum, sports centre with pool and excellent secondary school which has 'High Performing Specialist School' status. The 12th century Abbey and Abbey House Gardens together with the nearby Westonbirt Arboretum are significant tourist attractions. Cirencester, often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds is 12 miles north while the cosmopolitan city of Bath is 26 miles south-west. J17 of the M4 provides access to the area's major employment centres and there are trains to Paddington in just over an hour from Chippenham, Kemble and Swindon. The Property Orchard Court lies on the southern edge of the town and is a sheltered housing complex built in 1984. It was designed exclusively for the over 55's and comprises forty flats and six bungalows. Number 14 is a ground floor apartment with the benefit of a garage, intercom for communal front door and control system for warden alarm. The light and airy sitting/dining room has a lovely outlook over the gardens and a fireplace with an electric coal effect fire NB: there is a gas point if required. The kitchen has a range of units, an electric cooker with double oven and gas hob, plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. The two bedrooms are a good size and the bathroom has been refitted with white quality sanitary ware including a large shower cubicle with mains shower and seat. Outside There are communal gardens surrounding the property and space for residents' and visitors' parking. Service Charge From April 2012 - ?139.00 per calendar month which includes maintenance of the communal areas, window cleaning, building insurance and part-time assistance from the warden. Services All mains connected. A gas fired boiler supplies central heating and domestic hot water with radiators throughout the property. Council Tax Band B - ?1,253.54 (2012/13) Local Authority Wiltshire Council Offices, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER. Tel: 01249 706111, www.wiltshire.gov.uk Directions to SN16 0ED Proceed down Malmesbury High Street, over the river bridge and continue to the Priory roundabout. Here take the third exit heading towards Chippenham and take the first turning right into Arches Lane. After 100 yards turn right into Orchard Court. While we take care to ensure the accuracy of our information the following points should be noted: All measurements and distances are approximate. No tests as to the condition or suitability of any services, fixtures or fittings have been carried out and intending purchasers must make their own enquiries. Fitted carpets, curtains and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale unless otherwise stated. Any plans and photographs are illustrative and do not imply such items are included in the sale. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Blount & Maslin. They are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. "