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Floorplan
Map2 bedroom apartment
Key information
Features and description
- A well-proportioned first floor retirement apartment
- Two bedrooms, One bathroom
- Appealing corner window view
- Communal facilities
- Attractive communal gardens
- Found within an appealing post-millenium development
- EPC rating C
Constructed by McCarthy and Stone, Arkle Court is made up of 58 high quality retirement apartments arranged over three floors, and served by a communal lift as well as a communal sitting room, attractive communal gardens, a communal laundry, and various parking spaces. The location is ideal for access to the various local facilities within Vicars Cross and Boughton, as well as two general practice surgeries, and the wider north west road communications network, fast and efficient railway services, and of course the historic Roman city of Chester. As well as this, the development has the appeal of an onsite house manager, and the apartment itself has the additional benefits of double-glazed windows, an electric heating system, an electric hot water heating system, a monitored emergency pull cord system, connections to mains electricity, mains water, and mains drainage, and the following accommodation which is described in detail below.
Rooms
Communal Entrance Hall/Lounge
With keyless fob entry system, CCTV system that can be viewed within each apartment, and access to the inner hall and the private accommodation of the subject apartment accessed via the communal first floor landing as follows.
Private Entrance Hall 2.97m x 2.64m (9' 9" x 8' 8")
With electric storage heater, emergency pull cord, electricity meter/circuit breaker control panel cupboard, and boiler/storage cupboard housing the electrically heated hot water tank.
Sitting/Dining Room 5.6m x 5.5m (18' 4" x 18' 1")
A particularly well-proportioned corner aspect window reception room with fireplace surround and inset electric flame effect fire, two electric storage heaters, television point, and double inner doors leading to the kitchen.
Kitchen 2.7m x 2.51m (8' 10" x 8' 3")
With timber trimmed range of wall units, floor cupboards, and drawers, work surfaces, tile splashbacks, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, fitted four ring electric hob with hood above and separate electric oven/grill, wall-mounted electric fan heater, and points and space for a refrigerator and freezer.
Bedroom One 4.7m x 2.82m (15' 5" x 9' 3")
With electric storage heater, emergency pull cord, and mirror folding door fronted wardrobe/storage cupboard.
Bedroom Two 3.73m x 2.82m (12' 3" x 9' 3")
With aspect over part of the communal gardens, telephone point, and electric panel heater.
Shower Room 2.08m x 1.7m (6' 10" x 5' 7")
With contemporary style white suite having chromium fittings comprising larger than average tiled shower cubicle with fitted thermostatically controlled shower unit, cabinet style wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap and facing mirror, electric light/shaver point, dual flush WC, part tiled walls, wall-mounted electric fan heater, and electrically heated towel rail/radiator.
Outside
Externally there are very attractive communal gardens, which the apartment itself overlooks part of, as well as a useful communal parking area to the rear.
Communal Facilities
This superb development has a thriving and energetic residents social committee that put on a programme of events including quizzes, and games nights at least twice a week, which are generally held in the communal lounge. Residents also have access for a small charge to a guest suite. Arkle Court also has a communal laundry, sitting room, and dustbin store.
Important Notice
Prospective purchasers should be aware that occupation of the apartment is limited to those of 60 years and above, or for those with a partner with a minimum age of 55 years and above.
Tenure
The property is of leasehold tenure, being subject to and having the benefit of a 125 year lease dating from 1st February 2000. This lease is subject to a variable annual ground rent currently set at £192.50p, payable every six months, and a variable annual service charge to cover items of communal expense and maintenance, this being currently set at £1595.30p, payable every six months.
Directions
From Chester proceed out of the city in an easterly direction along Boughton, taking the left hand lane at the gyratory system and continuing along the Tarvin Road towards Vicars Cross. Proceed over the railway bridge and after a short distance, take the right hand turning signposted for The Holkham, prior to reaching the Vicars Cross crossroads. Proceed for a short distance, after which Arkle Court will be observed on the left hand side.
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