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£189,950
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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Bedford Drive, Timperley
Retirement
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Retirement property
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
715 sq ft / 66 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 102 yrs left
Council tax, if payable: Band C
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (102 years remaining)
A well proportioned two double bedroomed retirement apartment in the heart of Timperley village. The accommodation briefly comprises communal entrance hall with communal living area and adjacent kitchen. Lift and stairs to all floors. Private entrance hall, open plan lounge dining room with doors to the fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and shower room/WC. Electric central heating, Double glazing. Communal grounds and residents parking.

A superb second floor apartment forming part of a highly favoured development by McCarthy and Stone which is ideally located within the heart of the village of Timperley. The market town of Altrincham with its more comprehensive range of shops and Metrolink rail service into Manchester is about 2 miles distant.

The communal reception area and residents lounge form the focal point of the community within Howard Court. The self-contained private accommodation is well appointed with the added benefit of electric central heating and double glazing. There is a larger than average open plan sitting / dining room with adjacent fitted kitchen and Juliet balcony. Two excellent double bedrooms are serviced by the shower room/WC.

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.

Residents parking and delightful communal gardens.

Description - A superb second floor apartment forming part of a highly favoured development by McCarthy and Stone which is ideally located within the heart of the village of Timperley. The market town of Altrincham with its more comprehensive range of shops and Metrolink rail service into Manchester is about 2 miles distant. The communal reception area and residents lounge form the focal point of the community within Howard Court. Self contained private accommodation is well appointed with the added benefit of electric central heating and double glazing. 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.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Communal Reception Area - With attractively furnished residents lounge and kitchen. In this area there is also the House Manager's office and there is a laundry and guest suite.

Lift and staircase to the upper floors.

Second Floor -

Private Entrance Hall - Hardwood front door. Ceiling cornice. Loft access. Electric heater. Large storage cupboard. Intercom entry system.

Sitting Room / Dining Room - 21'4" x 14'2" - A well proportioned open plan lounge and dining room with a focal point of a marble effect fireplace and hearth currently housing an electric fire. PVCu double glazed window to the side. PVCu double glazed double doors to Juliet balcony. Ceiling cornice. Two electric heaters. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Glass panelled doors to:-

Kitchen - 8'9" x 7'3" - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with heat resistant work surfaces over incorporating stainless steel sink with drainer. Integrated oven/grill. Four ring electric hob with extractor over. Space for fridge and freezer. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Tiled splashback. Ceiling cornice.

Bedroom 1 - 17'11" x 8'10" - With mirror fronted wardrobes. Electric heater. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Ceiling cornice. Telephone point. Television aerial point.

Bedroom 2 - 18'4" x 8'6" - PVCu double glazed window to the side. Electric heater. Ceiling cornice.

Bathroom - 7'0" x 5'9" - With a suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Ceiling cornice. Electric heater. Heated towel rail.

Outside - Residents and visitors parking area. Communal gardens.

Service charge to be confirmed.

Service Charge - Service charge is currently £4969 per annum, paid twice yearly.

Services - Mains electric, water and drainage are connected.

Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.

Tenure - We understand the property to be leasehold for the residue of 125 year term commencing 01/02/2001 and subject to a ground rent of £xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Council Tax - Band C.

Notes - No appliances, fixtures and fittings have been inspected. Purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.

Epc - Available on request.

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