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. Service and management fees apply.

Starting the tour is the entrance hallway, giving access to the majority of rooms. with telephone entry point, allowing visitor access. Completed with netural decor and smart flooring.

Good size space for coats and many house hold objects and shelving ideal for linen. Completed with electric meter point and hot water system.

Presented to a high standard this lovely lounge/dining room is a standout feature of the apartment, showcasing a bright and airy ambiance. The open-plan layout creates a seamless flow between the lounge and dining area. The French style door and large window look out onto the charming communal gardens, ensuring that the space is bathed in natural light and providing easy access to the east-facing private patio. This outdoor area is ideal to simply watching the world go by. A central feature fireplace adds a touch of elegance to the lounge, complete with a decorative surround and matching inset, housing an electric fire that serves as both a practical addition and a cozy focal point. The room is enhanced by stylish neutral décor and smart carpeting. Double doors leading to the kitchen further enhance the open and inviting atmosphere of this lovely space.

The well-planned kitchen features a range of matching light beech effect wall, drawer, and base units, providing ample storage. The contrasting work surfaces provide plentiful preparation space. Positioned conveniently below the window, the inset single drainer sink unit with a mixer tap allows you to enjoy views of the communal gardens. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern integrated appliances, including an AEG electric oven with grill and an AEG four-ring electric hob, complete with a extractor hood overhead. Additionally, an under-counter integrated fridge and a separate freezer provide further storage. The kitchen is completed with complementary splashback tiling.

The spacious double bedroom, with ample space for free standing bedroom furniture. The window overlooks the gardens, whilst the built-in mirror fronted double wardrobe with bi-folding doors provides ample hanging rail space and shelving.

A smart three-piece spacious shower room comprising: Triple width walk-in wet room style shower unit with wall mounted chrome mixer mains shower and eye-catching mosaic style tile flooring, mid level WC and vanity unit housing hand wash basin with chrome tapware and storage cupboard below. Completed with complementary tiled walls with inset decorative border, fitted vanity mirror with light-over, wall mounted electric fan heater, heated towel rail and 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 shoppers door is located off the main ground floor corridor, quite close to this apartment, providing ease of access to the village and all local amenities.