The Chimes, Lime Grove, Cheadle, SK8

Welcome to Apartment 38 at The Chimes, a beautifully presented one-bedroom, one-bathroom second-floor home nestled in a warm and welcoming retirement community in the heart of Cheadle.

This thoughtfully designed apartment has been recently redecorated, offering a fresh, inviting space where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the freedom of independent retirement living. With its enviable westerly-facing balcony, you’ll have the perfect spot to catch the afternoon sun and gaze over the lovely communal gardens. As you step inside, the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area immediately impresses with its stylish, airy feel. Double doors lead onto the balcony, inviting you to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the afternoon light—a delightful setting for morning coffee, reading, or simply watching the world go by. The well-equipped kitchen, which flows naturally from the living area, is ideal for preparing meals, and the layout creates a warm, social atmosphere, perfect for hosting friends or family. The double bedroom provide a range of built in and fitted furniture to keep everything neatly organised. The contemporary shower room, finished with level anti-slip flooring, combines both style and safety, making daily routines an easy task. The apartment also offers a utility and storage room, so everything you need is easily accessible and neatly tucked away.

Located on the second floor, you’ll have easy access to both the Guest Suite and the Activity Studio, adding even more convenience to your new lifestyle. Life at The Chimes is all about choice and balance. This independent retirement community for those aged 60 and over offers a vibrant, friendly environment where you can engage with like-minded homeowners as much or as little as you wish. From the cosy coffee lounge to the on-site restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, there are plenty of spaces to meet new friends, share a laugh, or simply relax with a good book. The homeowners’ lounge is a lovely spot to catch up with friends, while the activity studio provides space for everything from exercise classes to creative workshops.

With 24/7 staffing, you can enjoy all the benefits of independent living with the added reassurance that support is always available if you need it, security and support being of paramount importance for homeowners.

Located just off Cheadle’s bustling high street, The Chimes offers the best of town living in a charming, community-centred neighbourhood. Cheadle is a lively spot with an array of shops, cafes, and local amenities within easy reach. Whether you’re browsing the local boutiques, enjoying a coffee at a nearby café, or exploring the surrounding parks and green spaces, there’s always something to see and do. Apartment 38 at The Chimes isn’t just a home—it’s an invitation to embrace an independent, fulfilling lifestyle in a community that truly feels like family. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance of privacy and connection, all within one of Cheadle’s most desirable retirement communities.

Open plan living/dining/kitchen Area

Living Area

2.80m (maximum) x 3.45m (maximum) (9' 2" x 11' 4")
uPVC double doors leading onto the walk out balcony. Open plan to kitchen. Contemporary electric fireplace with surround and hearth.

Kitchen Area

2.82m (maximum) x 3.67m (maximum) (9' 3" x 12' 0") A range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap. Integrated appliances include fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, hob and extraction hood.

Utility/Storage Area

1m (maximum) x 1.21m (maximum) (3' 3" x 4' 0")

Double Bedroom

2.78m (maximum) x 3.39m (maximum) (9' 1" x 11' 1")
uPVC double glazed window. Built in double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Fitted drawers.

Shower Room

1.64m (maximum) x 2.55m (maximum) (5' 5" x 8' 4")
Accessible wet room with level, anti slip flooring. Suite comprising of an inset WC, wet room shower, and pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, heated chrome towel rail. Complimentary contemporary tiling to walls.

Service and Well-being Charges explained

All homeowners living at The Chimes, Cheadle will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of care, support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as;

The provision of a daily restaurant service serving delicious meals
Communal cleaning and maintenance
One hour of domestic help each week
External window cleaning
Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
24-hour support everyday, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

The management team takes great pride in providing a very high standard of service including making daily contact with all homeowners, checking on their well-being and liaising with family and professionals if necessary. They consult with residents on all aspects of the operations of the development and ...

Service and Well-being Charges

2024/25 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Cheadle are;

1 bedroom £172
2 bedroom £185
3 bedroom £199

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.

Communal Facilities Fee

The two most important points to remember about the Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) are, firstly, you pay nothing now and, secondly, it is designed to help maintain the continued high standard of the development and ensure that each apartment, if sold, has the opportunity to achieve best value within the housing market.

The CFF is based on the principle of “enjoy today, pay in the future” and monies are only deducted when you sell your property.

One of the many appeals of an Adlington Retirement Living development is the extensive communal facilities enjoyed by all our homeowners. Our table service restaurant, lounge, guest suite, hairdressing salon and therapy rooms are very popular and provide a focal point for the sense of community and well-being appreciated by our Homeowners and their families. Outdoors our landscaped gardens offer a peaceful space to enjoy the fresh air, relax or chat with friends. These facilities, plus those that support our on-site manag...