Mallard Court is a modern retirement development constructed by McCarthy and Stone located along Long Lane in the popular Chester suburb of Upton. The property is situated close to local amenities including a post office, supermarket and recreational facilities together with an electrified rail link to Liverpool. There are regular bus services into Chester city centre where more facilities are available. Leisure facilities nearby include a Golf Course together with the Northgate Arena. Easy access is available to neighbouring centres via the ring road which leads to the M53 and the motorway network together with the Chester Southerly By-Pass to North Wales

Please note all dimensions and floor plans are approximate and should be used for guidance only.

The detailed accommodation comprises:

Communal entrance door with intercom entry system. Access to the Communal Lounge, House Manager's Office and Laundry Room. Staircase and lift access to the first and second floors.

Entrance door with door bell, letter box and security peep-hole to Apartment 45.

Mains connected smoke alarm, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, access to loft space and emergency pull cord alarm. Doors to the Living Room/Dining Area, Bedroom, Bathroom and Walk-in Airing Cupboard.

L-shaped Living Room/Dining Area with double opening glazed doors to the Kitchen.

Coved ceiling, two ceiling light points, telephone point, emergency pull cord, Creda electric storage heater and decorative fireplace with composite marble hearth and electric coal-effect fire.

With two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the communal gardens, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, TV and FM aerial points and Creda electric storage heater. Double opening glazed doors to the Kitchen.

Fitted with a range of base and wall level units incorporating drawers, cupboards and shelving with laminated worktops. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Wall tiling to work surface areas. Fitted four-ring Creda electric hob with extractor above and built-in Electrolux fan assisted oven and grill. Space for fridge. Coved ceiling, wall mounted electric heater, emergency pull cord, vinyl floor covering, fluorescent strip light and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens.

UPVC double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, Creda electric storage heater, TV and FM radio points, telephone point and built-in wardrobe with two bi-folding rear doors having hanging space and shelving.

Coloured suite comprising: panelled bath with wall mounted mixer shower and glazed shower screen; vanity unit with semi-inset wash hand basin and storage cupboard beneath; and low level WC. Fully tiled walls, extractor, wall mounted electric heater, coved ceiling, ceiling light point, wall mirror, wall light with electric shaver point and vinyl wood effect flooring.

Walk-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder using off-peak electricity, slatted shelving, the electrical consumer board and light point.

In addition to the gardens, Mallard Court has a residents visitor/guest suite available to hire, a communal laundry and communal residents lounge.

The development is set within communal gardens with paved seating areas and attractive borders. There is also a residents car park.

* Council Tax Band C - Cheshire West and Chester.
* Tenure - understood to be Leasehold for the residue of a 125 year lease from 1/05/2001
* Mallard Court is managed by First Port Retirement Property Services Tel: 03330 3214041.
* We are advised that the service charge for 2020 is payable in two six monthly instalments of £1,106.94. (has been paid up to 28th February 2021) This includes the building insurance, window cleaning, garden and car park maintenance, exterior maintenance of the building, cleaning and maintenance of the internal communal areas, house manager, 24 hour Care-line, residents Lounge, Laundry Room and surveillance camera security.
* Annual ground rent is currently £350 per annum (2020).
* Services - we understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
* It is a condition of purchase that the residents are 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.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation before we can confirm the sale in writing. We would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on 01244 401440 or david.adams@cavendishrentals.co.uk

From the Agent's Chester office proceed to the Grosvenor roundabout and bear right onto Nicholas Street. At the Fountains roundabout proceed straight across, passing the Northgate Arena on the left, and at the next roundabout take the first exit towards Hoole over the Hoole Bridge. Continue along Hoole Road and take the third turning left into Newton Lane. Follow Newton Lane over the bridge and take the third turning left, which is immediately after The Firs School, into Wealstone Lane. Then take the third turning right into Weston Grove. Follow Weston Grove and at the t-junction turn left into Long Lane. Mallard Court will then be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

By arrangement with the Agent's Chester Office 01244 404040.

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