The Worthington- Highgrove
LOCATION
The Worthington is situated in peaceful ruralsurroundings and it is also conveniently situated for3 miles from Alderley Edge, 4.8 miles fromKnutsford and 4 miles to Wilmslow. The post codeis SK9 7TT which is Alderley Edge.
Forming one of twelve luxury apartments inHighgrove, a Grade II listed, gated community setin approximately 3 acres of mature grounds, TheWorthington, named after the architect whodesigned the original property in 1904, is a 2003built addition ground floor apartment with immensecharm and character.
The original Latin motto is still in place above themain building doorway, Enter In Peace Leave InHealth, A testament to the fine Victorian values ofLady Crossley and Ancoats Hospital ( thus, AncoatsLane) built for the children of Manchester torecuperate and convalesce.
These apartments have high quality fixtures andfittings such as the Paula Rosa kitchen andVilleroy and Boch bathroom fittings. There are nonobtrusive security cameras linked to eachapartment, providing security to the externalgrounds and parking area.
This is a perfect apartment for a retired , recentlymade single or professional couple looking fortranquillity, exclusivity and privacy. TheWorthington is ground floor easy access and widedoorway.
The Worthington has a south westerly outlookacross the views of the garden grounds, the duckpond and rolling fields beyond and courtyard .Three acre gardens are immaculately maintainedweekly by a professional gardener. There is a picnicarea and traditional country house garden seating
and a practice golf area. There are non-obtrusiveexternal security cameras linked to each apartmentand automatic low level lighting throughout thegrounds
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
GROUND FLOOR
Solid wide door with double glazed window panels.Leading to
ENTRANCE HALL
Full height cloaks cupboard. Hallway leads to airingcupboard housing hot water cylinder. Videophoneentry panel for main gate. Down lighters. Partlimestone flooring. Access to loft with ladderleading to large boarded storage area.
LOUNGE 200 (6.1M) X 150 (4.57M)
Impressive entertaining room with high vaultedceiling feature with skylight to take full advantageof the afternoon sunshine. Four double glazedwindows and floor to ceiling chimney breast withmarble fireplace and Faber glass frontedelectronically controlled living flame gas log fire.Leading to :-
DINING AREA 120 (3.66M) X 90 (2.74M)
Open plan layout from lounge. Recessed area forautomatic low level light illumination throughoutthe study/computer table.
KITCHEN 110 (3.35M) X 1 1 '0 (3.35M)
A delightful range of Paula Rosa base and wallmounted units with concealed lighting beneath.Granite worktop incorporating Franke double bowlstainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over.Zanussi integrated appliances , including five ringgas hob with pan drawer beneath double oven withgrill and stainless steel Washing machine. Fridgeand Freezer. Concealed revolving storage cupboardwith interior lighting. LED down lighters.microwave oven. Central heating system wasinstalled in 2015 by British Gas. Window withviews over the Courtyard.
LOUNGE
BEDROOM 1 153 (4.65M) X 100 (3.05M)
Half vaulted ceiling. A range of built in cupboardswith vanity unit. Two double glazed windows withviews over the garden and duck pond.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Villeroy and Boch fittings. Glass and aluminiumshower with chrome Hansgrohe mixer tap. WCwith concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Fittedwall mirror. Shaver point. Fully tiled walls andfloor. Low voltage halogen lighting. Windowoverlooking garden.
BEDROOM 2 130 (3.96M) X 102 (3.1M)
A range of designer fitted wardrobes and matchingbedside drawers. Window view to gardens and duckpond. Low level lighting and three double powerpoints.
BATHROOM
Large walk in shower. WC with concealed cistern.Villeroy and Boch wash hand basin withHansgrohe chrome mixer tap. Fitted wall mirror.Tall heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
LOFT AREA
Accessed by a retractable aluminium loft ladder inthe hall and leads to a fully boarded loft with vaultedceiling 34 feet by 13 feet by 5.6 feet high and isideal storage for any kind of luggage tools,files orhobby equipment.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via large wrought iron,electric gates and leads to a large private parkingarea where there are two allocated and namedparking spaces for the apartment plus several visitorparking spaces.
MANAGEMENT
Each apartment has one share of 12 shares( 12apartments) of The Alderley Edge (Highgrove) Management Company Limited.planned maintenance and capital expenditurefor Highgrove. The monthly maintenance forgardens, refuse, car park, external cleaning for The
Worthington is £189 per month. Council rates are£190 per month.
The current owners of the Highgrove apartmentsare in the process of buying the freehold. A copy ofthe latest accounts and AGM notes and Managementnotes are available on request.
TENURE
Leasehold for the balance of 125 years with aGround Rent £150 per annum.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cheshire East
POSTCODE
SK9 7TT
POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion.
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
ENTRANCE HALL
VIEW FROM BEDROOM 2
ENTRANCE HALL
DINING AREA
KITCHEN
BEDROOM 1
BATHROOMENSUITE
BATHROOM 2
BEDROOM 2
VIEW FROM BEDROOM 1
ENTRANCE
Floor PlansFor Illustration Purposes
Not to scale
LOFT SPACEHIGHROVE
VIEW FROM BEDROOM 1
THE WORTHINGTON
PRIVATE ENTRANCE
VIEW FROM BEDROOM 1