* Substantial Retirement Apartment
* Recently Modernised Kitchen
* Bright Lounge with Juliet Balcony
* Two Spacious Double Bedrooms
* Beautiful Communal Gardens
* Secure Independent Living
* No seller chain involved
* EPC Rating C
* Council Tax Band D - Cheshire East
A beautifully presented two double bedroom retirement apartment, set on the
First Floor to the rear aspect to enjoy the afternoon sun, giving views over
the peaceful communal gardens. Bernard Court is ideally located within the
village centre, being only a short flat walk to shops, doctors, and library.
The apartment has been lovingly decorated by its current owners, delivering a
stunning modern kitchen, and built in cupboards to several rooms.
The substantial accommodation starts with the private entrance hallway, which
gives access to multiple storage cupboards. The bright and airy lounge through
dining room enjoys double aspect windows allowing light to flow through, with
French doors leading to the Juliette balcony overlooking the communal gardens.
The stylish kitchen provides an abundance of storage space, integrated
appliances, and stunning marble effect worktops. The master bedroom features
several built - in wardrobes, leaving ample space for bedroom furniture, whereas
the second double bedroom can be adapted to fit the owner’s needs, currently
utilised as a formal dining space. The bathroom is completed with a double
width walk - in shower.
Offered for sale with no seller chain involved.
EPC Rating C
Council Tax Band D – Cheshire East
Tenure - Leasehold
**Bernard Court**
Bernard Court offers secure independent living, the attractive development
occupies the corner of London Road and Chester Road, making it extremely
convenient for the village centre. The thoughtfully laid out development
consists of one and two bedroom apartments over three floors, built by
McCarthy & Stone Developments Ltd and managed by First Port. The development
is set in beautifully maintained communal gardens. A main secure entrance
leads to a communal reception area, with access to the resident house
manager's office, communal lounge and communal laundry room with ample washing
machines and dryers. The guest bedroom suite is also located on the ground
floor. The apartments offer many safety and convenience features including a
pull cord emergency system and intercom providing remote front door release. A
"shoppers" door is available for residents use. The House Manager can be
contacted from various points within each property in case of an emergency and
for periods when the House Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency
careline response system. It is a condition of purchase that residents be over
the age of 60 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of
60 years and the other over 55 years. Service and management fees apply.
**Bernard Court Main Communal Entrance**
Located a short walk from the communal car park, is the main entrance with
secure entry system with a resident's key fob providing peace of mind. The
smart well - presented communal reception hallway leads to the house manager's
office and resident's communal lounge where many events are organised and
located, along with communal kitchen. Completed with access to the lift and
stairs leading to the remaining floors.
**Apartment Details**
**Entrance Hallway**
A most welcoming entrance hallway giving access to the majority of rooms, home
to all three of the shelved storage cupboards, one of which is houses the hot
water system. The hallway provides space for freestanding furniture and is
completed with neutral décor.
**Open Plan Lounge Dining Room (19' 3'' maximum x 11' 3'' maximum (5. 86m x
3. 43m))**
A most delightful open plan lounge through dining area, with French doors
opening to the Juliette balcony giving views of the beautifully manicured
communal gardens. The central electric fireplace gives the room a lovely focal
point, while the most attractive built - in display cabinets with shelving and
lighting deliver an attractive feature. The window to the side aspect allows
light to fill the room, which is completed with neutral décor and double doors
leading into the kitchen.
**Kitchen (5' 6'' x 8' 6'' (1. 68m x 2. 59m))**
A stunning kitchen, having been fully renovated by the current owners to
provide an array of grey high gloss wall, drawer and base units, with
contrasting marble effect worktop flowing round to provide ample preparation
space. Appliances include integrated larder style fridge - freezer, electric
oven and 4 ring electric hob with extractor over. The single drainer sink with
swanneck mixer tapware sits below the window, and the kitchen is completed
with complementary tiled splashback, and smart wood effect flooring.
**Master Bedroom (16' 1'' maximum x 9' 2'' maximum (4. 90m x 2. 79m))**
A bright, spacious double bedroom enjoying views over the communal gardens.
Ample storage space is provided by the wood effect wardrobes to one wall, and
further mirror fronted wardrobes to another wall, which provides both shelving
and hanging space, yet leaving ample space for freestanding furniture.
**Second Bedroom (16' 0'' maximum x 8' 5'' (4. 87m x 2. 56m))**
The versatile room currently being utilised as a formal dining room, is
perfect for the buyer looking for a second bedroom, hobby room or second
sitting room. Ample room is provided for freestanding furniture, and the
window overlooking the communal gardens allows light to fill the room.
**Shower Room (6' 10'' maximum x 5' 7'' (2. 08m x 1. 70m))**
A three - piece suite comprising: Double width shower cubicle with wall mounted
chrome mixer shower, low level WC, and vanity unit housing a sink with storage
below, and mirror above. The room is completed with complimentary contrasting
tiled flooring to shower, chrome heated towel rail, and wall mounted mirrored
cabinet.
**Externally**
Communal gardens surround the complex, providing the residents with several
seating areas in which to sit and enjoy the well - maintained gardens. Bernard
court provides its own private car park, albeit un - allocated. A sweeping
pathway from the car park leads to the main entrance, whilst a useful
shopper’s door is located off the main ground floor corridor providing ease of
access to the village and all local amenities.
**Tenure**
We have been informed the apartment is Leasehold with the remainder of 125
year lease.
Ground Rent - £495 pa
Service Charges - £4, 325. 04 pa
Reviewed in January annually.
Correct at the time of listing and subject to change. We recommend you check
these details with your Solicitor/Conveyancer.

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