• One bedroom ground floor apartment

• Direct access to communal gardens and patio

• House Manager

• Communal lounge

• Guest suite

• Camera entry system

• Exclusively available for the over-60s

• Beautiful landscaped gardens fully maintained all year round

• Lifts to all floors

• Ideally located in the heart of the affluent village of Malpas

An energy efficient ONE BEDROOM retirement apartment located on the GROUND FLOOR boasting direct access to COMMUNAL GARDENS AND PATIO. Located just 15 miles south of the historic city of Chester, Malpas is an affluent village and a wonderful place to live.

Local Area

Located just 15 miles south of the historic city of Chester, Malpas is an affluent village and a wonderful place to live. The McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development is right in the heart of this small town, which means you’re within walking distance to the local bakery, deli, and Co-op store. The development itself is home to a close-knit community, with just 8 one bedroom and 15 two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 60.
The apartments feature fully fitted kitchens with double glazed windows for energy efficient heating. There are two Sky/Sky+ connection points in the living room and bedroom as well as telephone connection. Selected apartments also feature walk-in wardrobes. Enjoy the exclusive Homeowners’ Lounge and invite visitors to stay overnight in the dedicated guest suite. There is also a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency system installed in every apartment. For those with limited mobility, you’ll be well looked after – there’s an on-site scooter store, car parking (available to purchase) and lift access to all floors.

The development is just moments from a pharmacy, dry cleaners, post office and Malpas high street boasts a health centre, dentist, pubs, restaurants and a church. Just opposite the development is the Malpas surgery and gorgeous views of the sweeping Cheshire countryside.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall – the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge

The spacious lounge which benefits from TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Three ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. A partially double glazed door lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. UPVC double glazed window overlooking communal gardens. Composite sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Waist level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge & freezer.

Bedroom

Double bedroom overlooking the communal gardens with the benefit of a built in walk in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Partially tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Service Charge

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £3,995.04 per annum (for financial year end Feb. 2024)

Lease Information

Lease Length – 999 years from 2020
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun-35