Orchard Meadows, Prescott Close, Banbury

A one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment which has been refurbished and re-carpeted throughout, with patio doors opening to south facing rear gardens

Situation - BANBURY is conveniently located only two miles from Junction 11 of the M40, putting Oxford (23 miles), Birmingham (43 miles), London (78 miles) and of course the rest of the motorway network within easy reach. There are regular trains from Banbury to London Marylebone (55 mins) and Birmingham Snow Hill (55 mins). Birmingham International airport is 42 miles away for UK, European and New York flights. Some very attractive countryside surrounds and many places of historical interest are within easy reach.

A floorplan has been prepared to show the dimensions and layout of the property as detailed below. Some of the main features are as follows:

3 ORCHARD MEADOWS forms part of a retirement complex with optional care schemes if required. This is a very well proportioned ground floor apartment which is one of only three which have direct access to the rear garden. French windows from the sitting room open to a small patio which in turn leads to the lawned gardens which overlook a park. This is a shared ownership opportunity and the quoted price represents 75% of the gross value.

* A well presented and exceptionally well proportioned ground floor one bedroom retirement apartment.

* Occupying a choice position within the development being one of only three apartments opening directly to the garden.

* Newly redecorated and new carpets.

* Sitting room with double glazed French windows opening to the patio and communal gardens.

* Modern kitchen with a range of base and eye level units incorporating built-in oven, hob and extractor, space for under counter fridge and freezer.

* Very large bedroom with window to rear overlooking the garden.

* Wet room with fully tiled walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.

* Lovely landscaped South facing communal gardens to rear overlooking parkland.

* Communal parking to front.

* An exceptional range of communal rooms and facilities including residents lounge, reading rooms, separate TV rooms, laundry, function room, air conditioned restaurant, dining room, buggy store and guest room.

* Electric radiator heating.

Leasehold - The Lease Term is 125 years from the 28th June 2011.

There is monthly service charge of £544.47 and a weekly Core Care Charge of £80.81.

Residents must be over the age of 55.

Services - All mains services are connected with the exception of gas.

Local Authority - Cherwell District Council. Council tax band C.

Viewing - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners.

Energy Rating: B - A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.