Howard Court, Bedford Drive, Timperley
£184,950

***NO ONWARD CHAIN*** An immaculately presented and superb size ground floor retirement apartment ideally located within the heart of Timperley village. Secure communal entrance hall with residents lounge and kitchen adjacent. Lift and stairs to all floors. Private entrance hall with large storage cupboard, open plan lounge dining room with door to the communal gardens and fitted kitchen off. Superb master bedroom with two fitted wardrobes and additional double bedroom and the accommodation is completed by the modern shower room/WC. Viewing is highly recommended.

An immaculately presented and superb size ground floor apartment forming part of a highly favoured development by McCarthy & Stone which is ideally located within the heart of Timperley village. The market town of Altrincham with its more comprehensive range of shops and Metrolink railway service into Manchester is about 2 miles distant. The communal reception area and residents lounge form the focal point of a community within Howard Court.

The self contained private accommodation is well appointed with electric central heating and double glazing throughout. Within the apartment is a series of pull cords to contact the House Manager at any time if required. There is also a guest suite for the benefit of occupiers and this can be booked in advance at a reasonable cost. There is also a residents utility/laundry and parking.

The accommodation within the apartment is superbly proportioned throughout and well presented and features a large open plan sitting/dining room with door leading onto the communal gardens towards the rear and with an adjacent fitted kitchen off. There is a superb master bedroom with two fitted wardrobes and additional double bedroom and the accommodation is completed by the modern shower room/WC and also a large storage cupboard within the hallway.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL RECEPTION AREA
Attractively furnished residents lounge and kitchen. In this area there is also the House Managers office and there is a laundry and guest suite.

Lift and staircase to upper floors.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Hardwood front door. Large fitted storage cupboard. Ceiling cornice. Dado rail. Electric heater. Phone entry system.

SITTING/DINING ROOM (22'11" x 11'1")
With a focal point of an electric fireplace with marble effect insert and hearth. Electric heater. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Ceiling cornice. Wood flooring. PVCu double glazed door provides access to the communal gardens. Double glass panelled doors to:

KITCHEN (8'9" x 7'8")
Fitted with a range of white wall and base units with quartz work surfaces over incorporating stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Integrated oven/grill plus four ring electric hob with extractor hood over. Recess for freezer. Recently purchased fridge included. Grey subway tiled splashback. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Ceiling cornice. Wall mounted heater. Tiled splashback. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM 1 (19'3" x 9'4")
A superb master bedroom with two mirror fronted fitted wardrobes. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Electric heater. Telephone point. Ceiling cornice. Wood flooring. Dado rail. Television aerial point.

BEDROOM 2 (15'1" x 9'3")
PVCu double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. Wood flooring. Electric heater.

BATHROOM (6'11" x 5'8")
Fitted with a modern suite comprising walk in shower enclosure, WC and vanity wash basin. Tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall mounted heater. Extractor fan. Ceiling cornice. Wood flooring.

OUTSIDE
Residents parking toward the front and communal gardens to the side and rear.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C.

TENURE
We are informed the property is held on a leasehold basis for the residue of a 125 year term commencing 1st February 2001. Current ground rent is £410.00 per annum and is paid half yearly (two installments). The first payment of £205 was paid on 6/1/24 with a second payment of £205 due in July 2024. Full details will be provided by our clients Solicitor.

SERVICE CHARGE
Service charge is paid half yearly (two installments) the total of which comes to £4417.44 (one payment of £2208.72 has been paid for the period 11/3/24 - 31/08/24. The next payment of £2208.72 is due late summer). This includes remuneration of the house manager, cleaning, lighting and heating of common parts, window cleaning, gardening, water rates etc. Full details will be provided by our clients solicitor.

NOTE
No appliances, fixtures and fittings have been inspected and purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.

EPC
EPC available upon request.