School Brow, Romiley, Stockport, SK6

A canal side community with excellent on-site facilities offering independent living with social and leisure facilities to suit all taste.

The seller is able to help make the move smoother by including a range of furnishes that have been bought to fit the contemporary apartment.

The accommodation of the apartment consists of an entrance hall which leads to an open plan living/dining room with a walk-on balcony to enjoy year round. From the main living area you can access the modern kitchen with integrated appliances. Additionally from the entrance hall is access to a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an excellent wet room/shower room with anti slip flooring. Furthermore a utility cupboard provides space for a washer/dryer and further storage.

The Folds offers a plethora of modern facilities to enjoy day to day; with an elegant on-site waiter service restaurant, a relaxing lounge with outdoor patio area, activity studio, therapy suite, hairdressing salon, internal mobility scooter and bicycle store with electric charging facilities. You decide how much you use and how social you want to be. There are two separate lifts so access to every floor is very simple, private homeowner parking is available and for friends and family the guest suite provides options for them to stay overnight for extended visiting. For the warmer months socializing in the extensive and beautifully maintained gardens provides a relaxed form of exercise with an inviting Breeze House.

The Folds is in the desirable Village location of Romiley. Romiley is within the Borough of Stockport with excellent commuting options to Manchester and beyond. The location offers a range of independent shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance; for more regional destinations Romiley Railway Station is under half a mile from the home whilst for further flung destinations Manchester Airport opens up international destinations and is approximately 10 miles from the apartment.

Romiley offers a range of leisure activities and pastimes. Romiley Golf Club is close to hand, Etherow Country Park sits between Romiley and Marple Bridge; the local nature reserve is a great attraction and offers further opportunity for walking.

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall provides access onto the open plan living/dining room, a double bedroom, the shower room and a utility/storage room.

Open plan Living/Dining Room

3.44m (maximum) x 6.91m (maximum) (11' 3" x 22' 8") The open plan living room provides ample room for lounging furniture alongside a dining/breakfast table. The dining area is favourably positioned adjoining the uPVC double glazed double doors leading out to the walk on balcony. Kitchen off.

Kitchen

2.41m (maximum) x 3.16m (maximum) (7' 11" x 10' 4") The modern kitchen provides a range of wall, drawer and base units with a preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. The kitchen incorporates an abundance of integrated appliances including; electric hob and oven, extraction hood, microwave oven, slimline dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

Double Bedroom

3.44m (maximum) x 4.56m (maximum) (11' 3" x 15' 0") The well sized double bedroom provides plentiful natural light with the uPVC double glazed windows. Fitted bedroom furniture.

Shower Room

1.90m x 2.55m (6' 3" x 8' 4") The generous and practical wet room has level anti-slip flooring and complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls. The suite comprises of a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Utility/Storage

1.33m x 2.25m (4' 4" x 7' 5")

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and flora without the concerns of having responsibility of the upkeep. Parking is provided with home owner on site parking.

On-site Facilities

The on-site facilities mean any homeowner can be as sociable and independent as they choose and to suit their own desires. The facilities are too many to mention and it is highly recommended to arrange an accompanied visit to really understand how Adlington Retirement Living provides a a community for all homeowners.

Elegant on-site restaurant
Beautifully appointed lounge with outdoor patio area
Activities studio
Therapy suite
Hairdressing salon
Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite, television and tea/coffee making facilities
Lifts for easy accessibility

Understanding the Charges

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:

* A table service restaurant with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals
* Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens
* External window cleaning, including all individual apartments
* Water usage and buildings insurance
* 24-hour on-site support everyday, 365 days a year, in case of emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment
* Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.

Service and Well-being Charges at The Folds

2024/25 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charge at The Folds are:

1 bedroom £202
2 bedroom £212
3 bedroom £230

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Ground Rent

Annual Ground Rent charges 2023:

1 bedroom apartments – £1,063.41

The ground rent is due annually from 1st January and will be reviewed every year in line with the Retail Price Index.

In addition, to give homeowners maximum flexibility, we have incorporated into our lease the option to buy out your Ground Rent at any time by giving the legal landlord written notice, and paying a fee of 40 x the annual Ground Rent at the time of the service of the notice, which will take effect from the 1st January the following year. For every year after that for the duration of the lease the rent will be “a peppercorn” (i.e. zero pounds).

Building Reserve Fund

While the day to day maintenance of the buildings and facilities is covered by the Service and Well-being Charge, which is kept as low as possible to leave homeowners with maximum disposable income, major capital costs and refurbishment are not included.

It is important that maintenance is kept to the highest standards for all to enjoy, and to cover any major works, a fee of 0.25% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of occupation will be levied when you sell on your apartment.

The Building Reserve Fund will build up over time so that money is available to pay for capital costs as they occur e.g replacement lifts, restaurant kitchen equipment, the buildings roof and car park etc. This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment.

Leasehold Details

125 years from and including 1 January 2020