"ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS situated within a RETIREMENT LIVING DEVELOPMENT for the OVER 60 S, with all the charm of CHESTER on your doorstep, close to Grosvenor Park and the River Dee.
This McCarthy & Stone development, Forest Court, takes its name from Forest Street, which lies at the rear of the development and is just around the corner from Foregate Street, one of the city s main thoroughfares with all of the shops, cafes, restaurants and other amenities you would expect of a bustling city. Within 100 yards of the development lies the remains of a Roman amphitheater, demonstrating Chester s origins as a Roman fortress. Almost opposite you will find the entrance to Grosvenor Park where you can walk through the tranquil gardens and enjoy the sounds and sights of the River Dee.
The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during the day to take care of things and make you feel at home. There s no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind, the development has CCTV door entry and 24 hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite subject to availability and additional fee which has an en suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Entrance Hall Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall the 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage cupboard airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and shower room.
Living Room Spacious lounge with patio door on to communal gardens. Ample room for dining. TV and telephone points, Sky Sky connection point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen With Window Tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and fridge freezer.
Bedroom Double bedroom with a fitted mirror fronted folding wardrobe. TV and telephone points, Sky Sky connection point, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Wet Room Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising a double electric shower with curtain and hand rail. WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.
Service Charge Breakdown 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, to find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager
Service charge £2,419.56 per annum for financial year end 28 Feb 2025
Car Parking Permit Scheme Subject To Availability Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold 125 years from 2009
Ground rent £763.22 per annum
Ground rent review Jan 2039
Additional Information & Services Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available
Mains water and electricity
Electric room heating
Mains drainage
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