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Rockhaven Court, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton
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Retirement
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
516 sq ft / 48 sq m
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 112 yrs left
Ground rent: £425 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £2,600.06 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (112 years remaining)
- One bedroom apartment
- Direct access to communal gardens and patio
- Ground floor position
- House Manager
- Guest suite for friends and family
- Camera door entry system
- 24 hour Careline
- Homeowners social lounge
- Part exchange scheme available
Welcome to this charming GROUND FLOOR apartment WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS & PATIO located in Rockhaven Court in Horwich, Bolton. This purpose-built retirement property offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, built by McCarthy Stone.
Rockhaven Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 45 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. You can relax, knowing that there's a House Manager on hand during office hours as well as the added benefit of having security features. These include a 24 hour emergency call system should you require assistance and a door entry system linked to your apartment, so you can speak to who's calling before letting them in.
There's no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of the laundry, lounge and other communal areas. 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 & additional fee)
Local Area - Rockhaven Court is situated in the character mill town of Horwich, the former railway and mill town can boast the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, a 2002 commonwealth Games venue, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), not to mention the renowned Horwich Harriers fell running club and Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men. The name Rockhaven Court was taken from Rockhaven Castle, once one of the most impressive features of the Horwich landscape, its silhouette dominating the skyline. The property was developed by Richard Brownlow who moved in during 1840 and during the 1880’s he added parapets from which it locally derived its name Rockhaven Castle. Rockhaven Castle was demolished in 1942 possibly because it provided an ideal marker for German bombers trying to target the Loco works in Horwich. Rockhaven Court is conveniently located on Chorley New Road overlooking Horwich RMI, Bowling and Cricket Club. Local Grocers, butchers, bakers, post office, bank, cafes and restaurants can be found along Winter Hey Lane and Lee Lane. High street restaurant chains can also be found at Middlebrook Retail Park. Sainsbury Local, Aldi and Iceland are also well situated for Rockhaven Court. Getting around couldn’t be easier, there are bus stops close to the development which provide services throughout the Horwich area, whilst Horwich Parkway train station, located at Middlebrook offers a Park and Ride facility together with providing services into Bolton, Manchester and Preston. For leisure activities, Rockhaven Court is well located for the West Pennine Moors that include Rivington, its historic barns and landmark pike; below which are the gardens created by Lord Leverhulme, founder of Unilever. Horwich town centre has an abundance of restaurants, together with a leisure centre that offers a range of activities from swimming to badminton. A cinema, indoor bowling and a wider retail offering can also be found at nearby Middlebrook Retail Park.
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, along with illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - Spacious lounge benefiting from a patio door leading out to communal gardens & patio. There is ample space for dining and a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point. Sky/Sky+ connection, telephone point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. A partially glazed door leads into a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and window above. Raised level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, fridge and freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom with a built wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Sky/Sky+ connection, telephone point, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising with a double length shower with glass screen and hand rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater, extractor fan and emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge - • House Manager
• 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. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £2,600.04 per annum (for financial year end 31st March 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 Information - 125 years from 2012
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun 2027
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Additional Information & Services - • Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Rockhaven Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living. The development consists of 45 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. You can relax, knowing that there's a House Manager on hand during office hours as well as the added benefit of having security features. These include a 24 hour emergency call system should you require assistance and a door entry system linked to your apartment, so you can speak to who's calling before letting them in.
There's no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of the laundry, lounge and other communal areas. 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 & additional fee)
Local Area - Rockhaven Court is situated in the character mill town of Horwich, the former railway and mill town can boast the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club, a 2002 commonwealth Games venue, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), not to mention the renowned Horwich Harriers fell running club and Horwich Prize Medal Morris Men. The name Rockhaven Court was taken from Rockhaven Castle, once one of the most impressive features of the Horwich landscape, its silhouette dominating the skyline. The property was developed by Richard Brownlow who moved in during 1840 and during the 1880’s he added parapets from which it locally derived its name Rockhaven Castle. Rockhaven Castle was demolished in 1942 possibly because it provided an ideal marker for German bombers trying to target the Loco works in Horwich. Rockhaven Court is conveniently located on Chorley New Road overlooking Horwich RMI, Bowling and Cricket Club. Local Grocers, butchers, bakers, post office, bank, cafes and restaurants can be found along Winter Hey Lane and Lee Lane. High street restaurant chains can also be found at Middlebrook Retail Park. Sainsbury Local, Aldi and Iceland are also well situated for Rockhaven Court. Getting around couldn’t be easier, there are bus stops close to the development which provide services throughout the Horwich area, whilst Horwich Parkway train station, located at Middlebrook offers a Park and Ride facility together with providing services into Bolton, Manchester and Preston. For leisure activities, Rockhaven Court is well located for the West Pennine Moors that include Rivington, its historic barns and landmark pike; below which are the gardens created by Lord Leverhulme, founder of Unilever. Horwich town centre has an abundance of restaurants, together with a leisure centre that offers a range of activities from swimming to badminton. A cinema, indoor bowling and a wider retail offering can also be found at nearby Middlebrook Retail Park.
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, along with illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - Spacious lounge benefiting from a patio door leading out to communal gardens & patio. There is ample space for dining and a feature electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point. Sky/Sky+ connection, telephone point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. A partially glazed door leads into a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and window above. Raised level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, fridge and freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom with a built wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Sky/Sky+ connection, telephone point, ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising with a double length shower with glass screen and hand rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater, extractor fan and emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge - • House Manager
• 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. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £2,600.04 per annum (for financial year end 31st March 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 Information - 125 years from 2012
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun 2027
Managed by: McCarthy Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.
Additional Information & Services - • Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and
stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the
5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.
stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the
5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.