Located at the corner of London Road and Chester Road, Bernard Court is extremely convenient for the village centre; only a short level walk to shops, doctors and library. The thoughtfully laid out development, set out in beautifully maintained communal gardens consists of one and two bedroom apartments over three floors, built by McCarthy & Stone Developments Ltd and managed by First Port. A main secure entrance leads to a communal reception area with access to the residents lounge, residents kitchen and manager’s office. The communal laundry room with ample washing machines and dryers is conveniently located close by. For residents with visiting family the smart guest bedroom suite can be booked via the house manager. The apartments offer many safety features including a pull-cord emergency system, burglar alarm and intercom providing remote main front door release. The House Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in case of an emergency. For periods when the House Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency Careline response system. It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 60 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years.
Located a short walk from the communal car park, is the main entrance with secure entry system with a resident's key fob providing peace of mind. The smart well-presented communal reception hallway leads to the house manager's office and resident's communal lounge where many events are organised and located, along with communal kitchen. Completed with access to the lift and stairs leading to the remaining floors.
The tour begins with the welcoming entrance hallway which gives access to the majority of rooms. Completed with telephone entry point, coved ceiling and ceiling light point.
An impressive sized storage cupboard complete with shelving. Home to the hot water system and electric meter points.
A most bright and airy open plan lounge/dining area, with French doors to the dining area opening to the Juliette balcony allowing light to fill the room. The lounge area delivers a central feature fireplace with coal effect electric fire, giving the area a lovely focal point. This room is completed with fresh neutral décor, new carpet, wall mounted storage heater and double doors leading through to the kitchen.
A well-planned kitchen delivering a range of light beech effect wall drawer and base units to provide storage in abundance. Contrasting work surface flows round to give ample preparation space, and is home to the inset single drainer sink with mixer tapware, which sits below the double glazed window. Appliances include: AEG mid level oven, AEG four ring electric hob with extractor over, integrated under counter fridge and separate freezer. The kitchen is completed with complementary tiled splashback and new flooring.
A spacious double bedroom providing ample space for free standing furniture. The built in double mirror fronted wardrobe provides ample hanging space along with shelving, and the window gives the perfect place to watch the world go by. The room is completed with neutral décor, new carpet and wall mounted storage heater.
Providing a matching three-piece suite to comprise: Low level WC, panelled bath with wall mounted mains mixer shower over, and vanity unit housing the hand wash basin with storage cupboard below. The bathroom is completed with smart tiled walls, vanity mirror with light above, heated towel rail, new flooring and an extractor fan.
Communal gardens surround the complex, providing the residents with several seating areas in which to sit and enjoy the well-maintained gardens. Bernard court provides its own private car park, albeit un-allocated. A sweeping pathway from the car park leads to the main entrance, whilst a useful shopper’s door is located off the main ground floor corridor providing ease of access to the village and all local amenities.
We have been informed the apartment is Leasehold with the remainder of 125 year lease. Ground Rent - £425 PA Service Charges - £2,883.36 PA Reviewed in January annually. Correct at the time of listing and subject to change. We recommend you check these details with your Solicitor/Conveyancer.