• First Floor Apartment With Private Balcony

• South Facing Aspect

• Welcoming Living Room With Balcony Access

• Well Equipped Modern Kitchen & Shower Room

• Double Bedroom With Walk In Wardrobe And Access On To The Balcony

• Estates Team & 24 Hour Careline For Peace-of-Mind

• Fabulous Facilities Include Restaurant, Orangery, Communal Lounge and Billiard Room

• Great Location With Waitrose & Hotel/Pub Close By

• Extra Care Packages Available By Arrangement

• Guest Suite For Visiting Family And Friends

This first floor retirement apartment offers a lovely outlook over the Queen Mother Square from the good size balcony and is located within close proximity to the lift serving all floors. The library is also located on the first floor, a lovely social space, along with the wellbeing suite. The homeowners lounge, restaurant and orangery are located on the ground floor.

Bowes Lyon Court

Bowes Lyon Court is a flagship development constructed in late 2016 by multi award-winning retirement homes specialist McCarthy Stone and occupies a commanding position in the heart of Poundbury close to Queen Mother Square. This is a Retirement Living Plus development, exclusively for those aged over 70. Bowes Lyon Court offers the level of support needed to maintain your independence for longer in your own home, and live retirement to the full.

There is an on-site team and an Estates Manager 24/7 so residents can receive flexible, consistent assistance and care where required, in their own home. One hour of domestic assistance is included within the service charge and for added peace of mind, the apartments are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system.
All the external property maintenance, including window cleaning, is taken care of. In addition to privately owned luxury apartments, the development also offers beautiful social spaces such as a homeowners’ lounge, a table service restaurant serving a varied three course daily lunch, café area, billiards room, library, orangery, function room as well as a salon and guest suite where visiting family and friends can be accommodated for a small charge.

The Local Area

Poundbury is a unique urban development influenced and overseen by Charles, former Prince of Wales, reflecting his vision of new communities in the 21st century. There are numerous amenities within walking distance of Bowes Lyon Court including Waitrose, the Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant, dentists, a medical centre, and a mature woodland park.

No.25

This super one bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of this McCarthy Stone ‘flagship’ development. The apartment boasts a good size walk out balcony with access from both the sitting room and double bedroom. The modern kitchen and shower room and both well equipped and the double bedroom benefits from a walk in wardrobe.

Entrance Hall:

With solid entrance door having security spy-hole. Large airing cupboard with light, shelving and housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and the separate ‘Vent Axia’ heat exchange unit. Security intercom system that is linked to the main development entrance door providing both a verbal and visual link (via the home owner’s TV) to the main development entrance. Emergency pull cord. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living Room.

Living Room:

Upon entering this bright an welcoming room, attention is immediately drawn to the fully double-glazed French door with matching side-panels that opens onto a good-sized balcony. Glazed panelled door leads to the Kitchen.

Balcony:

This is a major feature of this fine apartment, with space for patio furniture. This is a wonderful spot in which to relax and enjoy the sunny south facing aspect. There are two outside lights to add ambience. The balcony is accessible from both the living room and the bedroom.

Kitchen:

Modern range of ‘soft-white’ fitted units with contrasting woodblock effect laminated worktops and matching splashback upstands and incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Excellent range of integrated appliances comprising; Neff four-ringed hob with concealed extractor hood over and contemporary glazed splashpanel, Neff waist-level oven, matching microwave oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Ceiling spot light fitting and plank-effect flooring.

Double Bedroom:

With a fully double-glazed French door with matching side panels opening onto the balcony. Walk-in wardrobe with auto light and ample hanging space, shelving and drawers. Emergency pull cord.

Shower Room

Wetroom facility with modern white sanitary ware comprising; walk-in level access shower with both ‘raindrop’ and traditional shower heads, a back-to-the-wall WC with concealed cistern, inset vanity wash hand basin with under sink store cupboard and mirror with integral light over. Extensively tiled walls, wet room vinyl flooring, electric heated towel rail, ceiling spot light fitment and emergency pull cord.

Parking

There is underground parking at Bowes Lyon Court available on a permit basis with a charge of around £250 per annum. However, Poundbury is unique insomuch as there are no restrictions on parking in any of the surrounding roads, therefore there is always ample parking available nearby.

Service Charge

What your service charge pays for:

• Underfloor heating to individual apartments
• 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: £9,710.96 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2025)

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).

Leasehold

Lease 125 Years from August 2016
Ground Rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: August 2031

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

MOVING MADE EASY

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

CARE & SUPPORT

The personal care services available at Bowes Lyon Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You’ll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What’s more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs – just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.