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.

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. Lift and stairs lead to the remaining floors. For residents with visiting family the smart guest bedroom suite can be booked via the house manager.

Starting the tour to the apartment is the entrance hallway with telephone entry point and doors to majority of rooms.

Good size space for coats and many household objects. Shelving ideal for linem and hoem to the electric meter point and hot water system.

A bright, airy, dual aspect lounge through dining room. Natural light fills the room through the French door opening onto the external paved patio area, along with full length to the side aspect. A focal point is provided by the attractive central fireplace with Adams style surround, matching inset and hearth housing electric pebble effect fire. The lounge diner is completed with double doors through to kitchen.

The well-planned kitchen offers a range of matching light beech coloured wall, drawer and base units giving ample storage, whilst contrasting work surface flows round to provide plentiful preparation space. The inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tapware sits below the window to side aspect, which also allows natural light to fill the room. Integrated appliances include: AEG electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor over, completed with integrated under unit fridge and separate freezer. The kitchen is completed with complimentary splash back tiling and wall mounted electric heater.

The good size double bedroom, gives ample space for free standing bedroom furniture. Completed with a built in mirror fronted double wardrobe with bi-folding doors which provides ample hanging rail space and shelving.

A modern three piece shower room comprising: Double width shower unit with wall mounted chrome mixer mains shower, low level WC and vanity unit housing hand wash basin with chrome tapware and storage below. Completed with complimentary tiled walls with inset tiled boarder detail. vanity mirror with light over, wall mounted electric fan heater, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Bernard Court offers beautifully maintained communal gardens, which surround the complex, providing the residents with several seating areas in which to sit and enjoy the pretty gardens. Bernard court provides its own private car park, albeit un-allocated. Sweeping pathway from the car park leads to the main entrance, whilst a useful shoppers door is located off the main ground floor.