Bernard Court offers secure independent living, the attractive development occupies the corner of London Road and Chester Road, making it extremely convenient for the village centre. The thoughtfully laid out development consists of one and two bedroom apartments over three floors, built by McCarthy & Stone Developments Ltd and managed by First Port. The development is set in beautifully maintained communal gardens. A main secure entrance leads to a communal reception area, with access to the resident house manager's office, communal lounge and communal laundry room with ample washing machines and dryers. The guest bedroom suite is also located on the ground floor. The apartments offer many safety and convenience features including a pull cord emergency system, burglar alarm and intercom providing remote front door release. A "shoppers" door is available for residents use. The House Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in case of an emergency and 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.

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.

Starting the tour to the apartment is the generous entrance hallway with coved ceiling, ceiling light point, telephone entry point and doors to majority of rooms.

A good size storage cupboard accessed off the entrance hallway complete with shelving, ideal for household items and linen. Home to the the electric meter points and the hot water system.

A delightful bright, airy, lounge/dining room. Natural light fills the room via the double glazed window overlooking the pretty communal gardens. A main focal point is provided by the attractive central feature fireplace with stylish surround, matching inset and hearth housing electric coal effect fire. The lounge is completed with a wall mounted storage heater, smart carpets, neutral décor and double doors through to kitchen.

The well-planned kitchen offers a range of matching light beech coloured wall, drawer and base units, delivering ample storage. Contrasting work surface flows round to provide excellent preparation space and home to the inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tapware. The range of Integrated appliances include: electric oven with grill, four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, along with integrated under unit fridge and separate freezer. The kitchen is completed with attractive splash back tiling, under unit lighting and a window to the side aspect.

A larger than average spacious double bedroom, with ample space for free standing bedroom furniture. The double built in mirror fronted wardrobe with bi-folding doors provides ample hanging rail space and shelving. The bedroom is completed with smart carpets, neutral decor and a view over the communal gardens.

A matching three-piece suite comprising: Double width step in glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted chrome mains mixer shower, low level WC and vanity style unit housing hand wash basin with storage below. The shower room is completed with complementary tiled walls inset with a mosaic border, fitted vanity mirror with light over, 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 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 - £2,519.88 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.