Welcome to this charming ONE BEDROOM apartment is located in the desirable THOMAS COURT on Marlborough Road, Cardiff.
The apartment features a well-appointed reception room that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for relaxation or entertaining guests. The bedroom is spacious and thoughtfully designed, providing a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.
Situated in a vibrant area of Cardiff, this property benefits from excellent local amenities, including shops, cafes, and parks, all within easy reach. The surrounding neighbourhood is known for its friendly community and tranquil environment, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.
Introduction: - Thomas Court is in an excellent location providing Home owners with an easy level walk of extensive amenities; The vibrancy of Wellfield Road is about a quarter of a mile distance with it's excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants, Doctors, Library, Roath Park and and bus routes are all also within a similar distance.
The development was constructed in late summer of 2013 by multi-award winning McCarthy and Stone, and remains one of our most sought-after developments. This is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ development providing a lifestyle living opportunity for the over 70’s and designed specifically for independent living with the peace-of-mind provided by the day-to-day support of our excellent staff and Estate Manager who will oversee the smooth running of the development. The property enjoys excellent communal facilities including a Homeowners lounge, restaurant with a fantastic, varied daily table-service lunch, laundry, scooter store and landscaped gardens. Homeowners also benefit from one hour of domestic assistance each week and there are extensive domestic and care packages available to suit individual needs and budgets. All apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call facility and sophisticated intercom system providing both a visual and verbal link to the main development entrance. There is also the excellent guest suite widely used by visiting family and friends for which a small charge per night applies.
It’s so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Thomas Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; a choir, art group, fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, themed events and occasional organised trips. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can ‘dip in and out’ of activities or quite naturally, remain as private as they wish.
Hallway: - A good-sized hallway with space for typical hall furniture and having a solid Oak-veneered entrance door with spy-hole,security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord,store/airing cupboard with light, shelving, Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and concealed Vent Axia system. Ceiling light fitting. Feature glazed paneled door to Living Room.
Living Room: - There is a focal point fireplace with an inset electric fire and a feature glazed panelled double door leads to the kitchen. Dual aspect double glazed windows. Raisied electric sockets.
Kitchen: - With a double-glazed electronically operated window. Well appointed with an excellent range of 'Maple' effect fitted units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, waist-level oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting, extensively tiled walls and fully tiled floor.
Bedroom: - A lovely well-proportioned double bedroom with a double-glazed window. Built-in mirrored double wardrobe with ample hanging space, shelving and mirror fronted sliding doors. Ceiling light fitting.
Wet Room: - Modern suite comprising; close-coupled WC, vanity wash-basin with cupboard under and fitted mirror, strip light and shaver point over, walk-in level access shower and paneled bath. Heated towel rail, emergency pull cord, ceiling spot light. Fully tiled walls and wet room flooring.
General: - There are beautiful landscaped gardens. Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum. In addition to the excellent underfloor heating there is an economic ‘Vent Axia’ heat recovery (heat exchange) system utilising the hot air generated within the property and recirculating this back into the principle rooms.
Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
The annual service charge is £9,909.98 for the financial year ending 31/03/2026.
Leasehold - Lease:125 Years from 1st Jan 2013
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2028
Additional Information & Services - • Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Underfloor room heating
• Mains drainage
