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Queens Park House, Handbridge

PROPERTY TYPE

Retirement Property

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Key features

  • FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT
  • AVAILABLE TO OVER 55's
  • LIVING ROOM
  • MODERN KITCHEN
  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • FITTED SHOWER ROOM
  • COMMUNAL GARDENS
  • LIFT ACCESS
  • WALKING DISTANCE OF THE CITY CENTRE.
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

Forming part of a well-known retirement complex available for prospective purchasers of 55 years and above. This well-proportioned, two bedroom, first floor apartment sits in an enviable position within easy walking distance of Chester city centre and enjoying lovely views over the rooftops of city.

Description - The complex was constructed in the early1990s, this retirement apartment is in a sought-after and convenient location, situated just over the Old Dee Bridge in Handbridge. The complex has the distinct benefits of a communal lounge, a communal kitchen and laundry room, shared use of two communal guest suites, as well as a part-time house manager, lift access, communal permit-controlled parking spaces and access to beautifully maintained communal gardens. Situated on the first floor the private accommodation comprises an entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms and a shower room.

Location - The apartment is situated within walking distance of the Chester Meadows, Handbridge, and the historic Roman city of Chester with all of its attendant amenities and facilities. Quality day-to-day amenities are on hand in both Handbridge and Chester city centre. Queens Park House is also ideally placed for access to the Chester Business Park, fast and efficient access to the wider Northwest road communications network via nearby junctions with the A55 and A483 expressways, and excellent connections to London and other parts of the country via the Chester general railway station.

Directions - From our Chester branch proceed down Lower Bridge Street, under the Bridge gate, and over the Old Dee Bridge into Handbridge. Proceed up Handbridge for a short distance, turning left immediately prior to the petrol station, and then first right into Queens Park View. Queens Park House will be observed in its imposing position on the right hand side.

Private Entrance Hall - The private entrance hall is accessed through a timber panel front door and has internal doors off opening to the airing cupboard, a shelf storage cupboard, the kitchen, the living room, both bedrooms and also to the shower room.

Kitchen - 11'4 x 7'0 - The kitchen is fitted with a range of white wall, base and drawer units, ample work surface space housing a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with a mixer tap. Tiled splash backs, space for a cooker with an extractor hood over arched throughway opening to the living room.

Living Room - 16'0 x 11'0 - With an electric wall heater feature marble fireplace housing and electric fire, three wall lights and glazed double doors open into a Juliet balcony which presents views over the communal gardens and towards the city centre.

Aspect To Rear -

Bedroom One - 12'5 x 9'0 - With an electric wall heater, a window to the rear elevation, a range of fitted wardrobes with folding Mirror doors.

Bedroom Two - 12'5 x 6'7 - With an electric wall heater and a window to the rear elevation.

Shower Room - 6'6 x 6'0 - The shower room is installed with a modern, white suite comprising a corner shower enclosure with an electric shower and folding seat, a low-level WC with safety hand rail, a wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit below, a chrome heated towel rail, partially tiled walls and an opaque window to the side elevation.

Communal Garden -

Tenure & Costs - Tenure: Leasehold
Service charge at £1405.26
Ground rent at £227.94 paid half yearly
Council Tax: Band B £1582.60pa.
Meritus is the management company.

Services - The agents have not tested the appliances listed in the particulars.

Service charge £1424- half yearly
Ground rent £356. - half yearly
Council tax Band B - £1664 annually.

To Arrange A Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Town and Country Estate Agents Chester on .

To Submit An Offer - If you would like to submit an offer please contact the Chester office and a member of the team will assist you further.

Mortgage Services - Town and Country Estate Agents Chester can refer you to a mortgage consultant who can offer you a full range of mortgage products and save you the time and inconvenience by trying to get the most competitive deal to meet your requirements. Our mortgage consultant deals with most major Banks and Building Societies and can look for the most competitive rates around to suit your needs. For more information contact the Chester office on . Mortgage consultant normally charges no fees, although depending on your circumstances a fee of up to 1.5% of the mortgage amount may be charged.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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Queens Park House, Handbridge

Tenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.

GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.

£455.88 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.

ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.

£1405.26

LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.

90 years left

Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.

Band: B

Queens Park House, Handbridge

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  • Chester Station0.9 miles
  • Bache Station1.8 miles
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Town & Country Estate Agents, Chester

33 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS

Town & Country Estate Agents, Chester

Welcome to Town & Country Estate & Letting agents. Established in 1991 Town & Country has been successfully selling property throughout Cheshire and North Wales. We provide a modern independent Estate Agency renowned for delivering excellent customer service. The difference is ?. We Care!

Having High Street branches within Chester, Wrexham, Mold and Oswestry we have teams of dedicated professionals with a wealth of local knowledge, passion and experience to offer advice and assistance

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