1 bed flat for sale

Michael Court, Oakfield, Sale M33

A beautifully presented one bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the first floor with a Juliet balcony, overlooking the communal grounds. Michael Court, designed exclusively for those over 60.
Conveniently located, just a brief stroll from an array of local amenities in Sale.

Summary

Michael Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of 36 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability. A car parking -permit scheme applies, check with the house manager for availability
Michael Court is situated on a leafy residential location on Oakfield, Sale and is named after Mona Michael who was a U.S. Professor and humanitarian who conceived the idea of using poppies as a symbol of remembrance for those who served in World War. Michael Court has been carefully designed to provide the very best in comfort and convenience. The development is located around 100 meters from Washway Road and the main shopping area and medical centres that lie beyond, together with being close to public transport and the region’s motorway networks, providing access into Manchester City centre and the surrounding Cheshire countryside. Sale is linked to the main waterway networks in the North West by the famous Bridgewater Canal on its route to Manchester from the mines at Worsley. The canal is one of the main attractions to Sale as it runs through the very heart of the town creating a waterside plaza with an Arts Centre and various restaurants offering a pleasant, relaxed environment. The canal is also home to Sale Cruising Club whilst Sale Waterpark provides a Nature Reserve, water-sports, fishing and large areas of paths and woods for walking or cycling.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Lounge

A bright and spacious living room, benefitting from a double glazed French door leading to a Juliet balcony. Feature fire with fitted electric fire. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially double glazed door lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

A double bedroom benefiting from a floor to celling window that allows the sunlight to fill the room. Built in mirrored sliding wardrobe with plenty of storage space. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Bathroom

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of a bath with shower attachment, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Service Charge

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager. Service charge £3,134.28 until year end 31/03/2027.

Leasehold Information

Lease: 125 years from 2011
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 2026

Car Parking (Permit Scheme)Subject To Availability

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


• Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage