** OVER 70'S RETIREMENT PROPERTY ** A one bedroom third floor apartment situated within a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus development for the over 70's in the heart of CHEADLE HULME, so close to shops (inc Waitrose) amenities and transport links and has the benefit of having one hour of domestic assistance plus an on-site restaurant with table service.
The development consists of 68 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. This includes well-equipped kitchens with waist height ovens to minimise bending, walk-in showers for ease of use, simple lever taps and slip resistant flooring.
As well as the privacy of your own front door and apartment, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, and it’s a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration.
Dutton Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms.
Accommodation:
the lift will take you to the third floor and the flat is one of the further located apartments meaning less foot traffic past the door. The apartment comprises: entrance hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall. The 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in here. 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. Doors lead to the sizeable lounge, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and spacious and well-appointed bathroom.
Lounge - Spacious living room with ample space for dining and benefiting from a Juliet balcony making this room bright and airy. There is an electric fire with feature surround providing an attractive focal point. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and two storage heaters. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and electrically operated window above. Built-in waist height oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Bedroom - Double bedroom having built in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and storage heater. This apartment has had a larger purpose built fitted wardrobe removed and may need carpet replacement.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of walk-in shower and separate bath, low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Heated towel rail and dimplex wall heater.
Service Charge includes - • 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
One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge.
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 Estates Manager.
Service charge: £8,860.98 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 Estate Manager on site for availability.
TENURE - LEASEHOLD (according to Land Registry but should be checked with a solicitor prior to purchase).
GROUND RENT – TBC £297p/a
SERVICE CHARGE - £8,860.98 per annum (for financial year end 31st March 2025)
COUNCIL TAX BAND – C
EPC rating (B) new one on order.
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
• One bedroom 3rd floor apartment
• Estates Manager, 24-hour on-site staffing
• Camera door entry system
• Table-service restaurant
• Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge)
• Social lounge and Function room with computer
• Guest suite for friends and family
• Close to Cheadle Hulme shops cafes and supermarket train station