Howard Court, Bedford Drive, Timperley
£159,950

A superbly proportioned and presented larger than average first floor retirement apartment located in the heart of Timperley village. The accommodation briefly comprises communal reception area with residents lounge, private entrance hall with storage, large open plan sitting/dining room with adjacent fitted kitchen, large double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and modern shower room/WC. Electric central heating and double glazing plus French doors leading onto a Juliette balcony. Residents parking. Viewing is highly recommended.

This larger than average first floor apartment forms part of a highly favoured development by McCarthy & Stone and is ideally located within the heart of Timperley village centre. The market town of Altrincham with its more comprehensive range of shops and Metrolink railway service into Manchester is about 2 miles distant with a further Metrolink station along Park Road in Timperley.

A communal reception area and residents lounge form the focal point of the community within Howard Court. The self contained and private accommodation is well appointed and with electric central heating and double glazing. Within the apartment is also a series of pull cords to contact the House Manager during working hours if required. There is also a guest suite for the benefit of occupiers and this can be booked in advance at a reasonable cost. There is also a communal laundry room. The apartment is larger than average as previously mentioned and also has the added benefit of French doors leading onto a Juliette balcony. The private entrance hall provides a large storage cupboard/airing cupboard and there is an impressive open plan sitting/dining room with fitted kitchen off. The accommodation is completed by the large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and the recently installed shower room/WC.

A superb apartment and viewing is highly recommended.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL RECEPTION AREA
With attractive communal residents lounge and kitchen in this area there is also the House Managers office, laundry and guest suite.

An inner hall leads to lift and staircase to upper floors.

FIRST FLOOR

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
With large storage cupboard. Telephone entry system. Ceiling cornice.

OPEN PLAN SITTING/DINING ROOM (7.16m x 4.50m (23'6 x 14'9))
A superbly proportioned open plan reception room larger than average and with a focal point of a fireplace currently housing an electric fire. Two electric heaters. Television aerial point. Satellite television aerial point. Telephone point. Ceiling cornice. PVCu double glazed double doors lead onto the Juliette balcony. Ample space for living and dining suites. Double glass panelled doors to:

KITCHEN (2.67m x 2.39m (8'9 x 7'10))
Fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with heat resistant work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Integrated Bosch oven/grill and Neff four ring electric hob with extractor hood over. Space for fridge and freezer. Wall mounted heater. Ceiling cornice. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Tiled splashback.

BEDROOM (5.89m x 2.90m (19'4 x 9'6))
Spacious double bedroom with mirror fronted fitted wardrobes. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Telephone point. Television aerial point. Ceiling cornice. Electric heater.

BATHROOM (2.11m x 1.80m (6'11 x 5'11))
Fitted with a contemporary suite comprising tiled shower enclosure, WC and vanity wash basin. Recessed low voltage lighting. Heated towel rail. Wall mounted heater. Extractor fan. Tiled walls.

OUTSIDE
Residents and visitors parking and lawned communal gardens.

SERVICES
Mains electric, water and drainage are connected.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion.

COUNCIL TAX
Band "B"

TENURE
We are informed the property is held on a Leasehold basis for the residue of 125 years from February 2001. This should be verified by your Solicitor.

SERVICE CHARGE
The service charge is approximately £2298.98 pa and is paid half yearly. This includes remunerations of the House Manager, cleaning, lighting and heating of common parts, window cleaning, gardening, water rates etc. Full details will be provided by our clients Solicitor.

NOTE
No appliances, fixtures and fittings have been inspected and purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.