2 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment
- Ground floor
- Chester centre location
- House Manager on-site
- Laundry room + Mobility scooter charging point/cycle store
- Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
- Communal Lounge where social events take place
- 24 hour Careline + Camera door entry system
- Courtyard Garden / Rooftop terrace
- Part exchange scheme available
Summary - This McCarthy Stone development, Forest Court is just around the corner from Foregate Street, one of the city's main thoroughfares with all of the shops, cafes, restaurants and other amenities you would expect of a bustling city.
Within 100 yards of the development lies the remains of a Roman amphitheater, demonstrating Chester's origins as a Roman fortress. Almost opposite you will find the entrance to Grosvenor Park where you can walk through the tranquil gardens and enjoy the sounds and sights of the River Dee.
The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during the day to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge.
For your peace of mind, the development has Camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.
The Apartment - A newly refurbished 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Whilst you're viewing, ask to look at the views from the amazing roof top terrace!
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 kitchen, bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Living Room - Spacious lounge that has been newly refurbished in April 2021 to include fresh decor and new carpets. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top granite style work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, fridge and freezer.
Bedroom One - Double bedroom with a fitted mirror fronted sliding wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bedroom Two - Double second bedroom with ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bathroom - Newly (April 2021) fitted bathroom suite comprising of; double walk in shower, Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - . 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 the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £3,629.40 per annum (for financial year end 28 Feb 2025)
Car Parking (Permit Scheme) - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Lease Information - 125 years from 2009
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2024
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