Secure Independent Retirement Living. Bernard Court is a highly regarded retirement development occupying a convenient corner of London Road and Chester Road, just a short walk from the village centre. Built by McCarthy & Stone and managed by First Port, the development comprises thoughtfully laid out one- and two-bedroom apartments over three floors, set within beautifully maintained communal gardens. Residents enjoy a secure main entrance leading to a welcoming communal reception, resident house manager’s office, lounge, and laundry facilities. A guest suite is also available on the ground floor. Safety and convenience are key, with features including a pull-cord emergency system, burglar alarm, intercom with remote door release, and a 24-hour emergency careline when the House Manager is off duty. A “shoppers’ door” provides direct access to the village amenities. Bernard Court is exclusively for residents aged 60 and over (or one partner 60+ and the other 55+). Service and management fees apply.

Located a short walk from the communal car park, the main entrance benefits from a secure entry system with a resident’s key fob for added peace of mind. The smart, well-presented communal reception hallway provides access to the house manager’s office and the residents’ lounge, where regular social events take place, as well as a communal kitchen. Lift and stairs give convenient access to the upper floors.

The apartment welcomes you with a spacious entrance hallway, providing access to most rooms, finished with coved ceilings, ceiling light point, and neutral décor.

A good sized storage cupboard off the entrance hallway, fitted with shelving and ideal for household items, also housing the electric meter and hot water system.

A bright and inviting lounge dining room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The open plan dining area leads through a French style door to a paved patio area and pretty communal gardens, ideal for summer mornings or evening drinks. A central feature fireplace with electric coal effect fire creates a cosy focal point, while double doors connect seamlessly to the kitchen, offering a natural flow for everyday living.

A bright and thoughtfully planned kitchen featuring a range of matching light beech wall, base and drawer units, complemented by contrasting work surfaces that provide ample preparation space. The inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tapware sits beneath a window, filling the room with natural light and offering a pleasant view over the communal gardens. Integrated appliances include an AEG electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor hood, and under counter fridge and separate freezer. The kitchen is completed with part splash back tiling and smart flooring, combining style and practicality for everyday living.

A spacious double bedroom with plenty of room for free standing furniture, complemented by a built-in mirror-fronted double wardrobe with bi-fold doors, offering generous hanging rail space and shelving. The room features coved ceilings and window, filling the space with natural light and creating a bright, airy atmosphere.

A stylish, modern three-piece bathroom designed for comfort and convenience. Featuring a walk-in shower with mains mixer shower and glass fixed shower screen, low-level WC, and vanity style unit with hand wash basin with chrome mixer tapware and handy drawers below. Complemented by decorative tiled walls and smart flooring, perfect for a bright, practical and relaxing space.

Beautifully maintained communal gardens surround the complex, offering residents several seating areas to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Bernard Court benefits from its own private, unallocated car park, with a sweeping pathway leading to the main entrance. A convenient shoppers’ door off the ground-floor corridor provides easy access to the village and all local amenities, combining comfort, convenience, and community living.