Summary - 2 Forest Court, Union Street, CHESTER CH1 1AB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in central Chester with strong communal support and garden access..
Direct access to communal gardens and ground-floor convenience
House Manager, 24-hour emergency call system and CCTV coverage
Homeowners' lounge, guest suite and mobility scooter charging point
No onward chain; part-exchange scheme available
Service charge £2,419.56 pa covers many communal costs
Ground rent £763.22 pa; review due Jan 2039
Heating via electric storage heaters (no gas central heating)
Immediate area has high crime levels and is classified as deprived
Set within a purpose-built retirement development in central Chester, this ground-floor one-bedroom apartment suits an over-60s buyer seeking convenient, single-level living. The flat opens onto well-kept communal gardens and benefits from a House Manager, 24-hour emergency call system and CCTV for added peace of mind. There’s a homeowners’ lounge, guest suite, cycle store and mobility scooter charging point — practical amenities for regular visitors and independent living.
The interior is compact and well-planned: a bright living/dining room with patio access, a fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a modern wet room. Fibre broadband is available and the property is offered with no onward chain, making it straightforward to move in or complete a part-exchange transaction if required.
Buyers should note the running costs and location factors plainly. The annual service charge is £2,419.56 and ground rent is £763.22, with a ground rent review scheduled in 2039; parking is by permit (£250 pa) and allocation is subject to availability. Heating is by electric storage heaters rather than gas central heating. The immediate area is described as deprived with very high recorded crime levels, so prospective purchasers should check local safety and support arrangements.
The apartment sits on a long lease (125 years from 2009, around 109 years remaining) and is marketed specifically for the over-60s. For someone prioritising central Chester access, low-maintenance ownership and on-site support services, this property offers sensible retirement living with clear costs to budget for.
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