The Bridges, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10

This beautifully presented three-bedroom ground-floor apartment is situated in the desirable retirement community of The Bridges, nestled alongside the picturesque Macclesfield Canal. Combining modern design with practicality, this property offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and a sense of community, ideal for independent retirement living.

The apartment features a generous and welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a cloakroom, a storage room, and a utility room for added convenience. The spacious living and dining room is bright and inviting, offering ample space for relaxing or entertaining, with seamless access to the well-appointed modern kitchen. The accommodation includes three double bedrooms, with the main bedroom benefiting from a private en-suite shower room, alongside a further stylish bathroom for guests or family members.

The Bridges, managed by Adlington Management Services, provides much more than just a home. It fosters a vibrant and secure community, designed to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Homeowners can enjoy the beautifully designed communal areas, including a homeowner lounge that is perfect for socialising or unwinding. The on-site amenities, such as a hairdressing salon, activity suite, and a table-service restaurant offering breakfast and lunch, enhance the ease and enjoyment of daily living. There is also a dedicated mobility scooter and bicycle store for added convenience.

Regular social activities and events create opportunities to connect with neighbours and become part of the welcoming community. Independent retirement living at The Bridges allows you to enjoy privacy and autonomy while benefiting from a secure, well-supported environment from a community which is staffed 24/7.

Whether you prefer peaceful walks along the canal, engaging in the lively social scene, or simply relaxing in your elegant apartment, this development offers everything you need for a rich and rewarding retirement lifestyle.

Entrance Hallway

Composite front door. The entrance hallway is a spacious and inviting area providing access onto a utility room, cloak room and generous storage room. The principle rooms being a living/dining room, three double bedrooms and bathroom are accessed off.

Living through Dining Room

3.89m (maximum) x 5.18m (maximum) (12' 9" x 17' 0") The ground floor apartment sits in a beneficial position with an abundance of natural light provided by multiple uPVC glazed windows to multiple aspects. uPVC double glazed double doors leading onto the personal canal-side terrace. The room provides space dedicated to a lounge and a defined dining area. Double doors lead onto the kitchen.

Kitchen

2.74m (maximum) x 3.13m (maximum) (9' 0" x 10' 3") uPVC double glazed window. A range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating an inset wash basin with chrome mixer tap. A range of modern integrated appliances include an oven, a microwave, a fridge and a freezer and a dishwasher. The kitchen provides plentiful storage options.

Main Bedroom

2.74m (maximum) x 5.40m (maximum) (9' 0" x 17' 9") uPVC double glazed window bringing natural light into the room with a canal-side view. Double built in wardrobe. Access onto the en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower Room

1.9m (maximum) x 2.55m (maximum) (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.

Bedroom Two

2.64m x 4.15m (8' 8" x 13' 7") uPVC double glazed window. Double built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Three/Home Office

2.65m (maximum) x 4.15m (maximum) (8' 8" x 13' 7") uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

2.51m (maximum) x 1.70m (maximum) (8' 3" x 5' 7") Suite comprising of a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment and a folding shower screen, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Complimentary contemporary tiles. Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Utility

0.91m x 1.92m (3' 0" x 6' 4")

Storage Room

1.1m x 3.62m (3' 7" x 11' 11")

Cloakroom

0.79m x 1.61m (2' 7" x 5' 3")

Exterior

The beautifully landscape to maintain gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and all its flora without the concerns of having the responsibilities of the upkeep. Parking is provided with homeowner on site parking available.

Onsite Facilities for Homeowners

* Elegant on-site restaurant serving freshly prepared hot meals daily & open to friends and family
* Beautifully appointed lounge with outdoor patio area
* Take up a hobby in our activities studio
* Assisted bathroom and therapy room
* Pamper yourself in our hairdressing salon
* Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
* Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite for when family and friends stay*
* Lifts to all floors
* Private homeowners parking
* Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds for you to enjoy

Service and Well-being benefits

All homeowners living at The Bridges, Macclesfield 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;

Daily restaurant service which enables homeowners to enjoy a delicious three course meal at exceptionally good value
Communal cleaning and maintenance
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

You no longer have to take into consideration the ongoing costs of upkeep and maintenance of your current property, grounds and gardens. As well as owning a modern stylish apartment built to high specification that is well insulated and cost effective to heat.

Service and Well-being charges

2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Macclesfield are;

1 bedroom £172.19
2 bedroom £192.38
3 bedroom £211.38

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 Explained

The CFF 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.

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 management team such as the office, kitchen, and staff rooms, ensure an independent lifestyle for our homeowners.

The CFF only applies when you sell your apartment so there are no upfront or annual fees to worry about.

Communal Facilities Fees

The CFF is simply calculated as 2% per annum of the re-sale price of your apartment when it is sold. This fee is payable for each year or part year of occupation and is capped at 10 years.

As well as maintaining high standards for all our homeowners to enjoy daily, the CFF also covers longer term capital works. Specific benefits include:

A 0.25% contribution to a Building Reserve Fund for long term major capital repairs thereby ensuring that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.

Tenure: Leasehold

125 years from and including 1 January 2019