Summary - 4 Marbury Court, Chester Way, NORTHWICH CW9 5FQ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Lift access, rooftop garden and town-centre convenience for over-70s.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom with open-plan living and wet room
- Purpose-built McCarthy Stone retirement development for over-70s
- Rooftop garden, on-site restaurant, guest suite and communal facilities
- Allocated off-street parking (permit fee £250pa)
- Leasehold with ~115 years remaining; chain-free
- High annual service charge £8,550.48; excludes personal bills
- Ground rent £425pa (review 2030); community heating scheme
- Local area: very high crime and very deprived statistics
This ground-floor, one-bedroom apartment in Marbury Court is built for retirement living, offering convenience and community right by Northwich town centre. Residents benefit from extensive on-site facilities: a rooftop garden with panoramic views, communal areas with activities, an on-site restaurant, guest suite, and laundry. The apartment sits near a lift, has PVCu double glazing, an open-plan living area, a double bedroom with storage and a fully tiled wet room. Allocated off-street parking is available (permit fee applies).
Important costs and tenure details are clear: the property is leasehold (approximately 115 years remaining) with a ground rent of £425 per year (next review 2030) and a high annual service charge of £8,550.48. The service charge covers communal utilities, buildings insurance, emergency call system, cleaning, garden upkeep and a contingency fund, but excludes private electricity and council tax. The flat is chain-free and suited to buyers seeking immediate, low-hassle occupancy within a managed retirement development.
Practical considerations: heating is via a community scheme rather than individual mains gas, and the locality records very high crime and very high area deprivation statistics. For buyers prioritising social facilities, doorstep shops and easy access to the marina and town amenities, this apartment delivers; for those concerned about running costs or local safety statistics, these are material factors to weigh.
In short, the flat is attractive to older buyers wanting a sociable, serviced retirement setting with strong local convenience. The apartment’s lease length, immediate availability and generous communal offer are strengths; the service charge level, community heating arrangement, and local crime/deprivation figures are notable drawbacks that affect overall affordability and suitability.
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