1 bed flat for sale

Rutherford House, Marple Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross SL9

This beautiful one bedroom first floor apartment within Rutherford House benefits from having direct access from the living room onto a spacious balcony with a south westerly aspect. This apartment has its own allocated car parking space.
**Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information**

The Development

Rutherford House is a Retirement Living plus development, designed and constructed by McCarthy & Stone – the only housebuilder to win the Home Builders Federation 5-star award for 13 years running. Designed exclusively for the over 70s, this development comprises one and two bedroom apartments with numerous communal facilities such as a Club Lounge, a Well-being Suite and a bistro-style restaurant which serves freshly prepared meals daily. With flexible support packages that can be tailored to suit your needs and management on site 24 hours a day, Rutherford House has everything you need to relax and enjoy your retirement.

Location

Chalfont St Peter is a picturesque village with plenty to offer retirees both within the village and the surrounding area. Moreover, Rutherford House is conveniently located on Gold Hill East, close to the village centre, placing a variety of local amenities within easy walking distance. Goldhill Common, a stunning area of open green space and trees of some 33 acres, is literally opposite the entrance to the development – ideal for an early evening stroll or a summer picnic with the grandchildren. Market Place which leads onto Gold Hill East, less than 200 metres from Rutherford House, forms the village’s main ‘High Street’.

Entrance Hall

Front door with letter box and spy hole opens into a spacious hallway. The security door entry system and 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is wall mounted in the hall. Smoke detector. Doors lead to the living room, double bedroom, shower room and to a large walk-in storage/airing cupboard.

Living Room And Balcony

A beautifully bright and spacious living room, this delightful living room benefits from a glazed patio door with adjacent windows providing plenty of natural light and opens onto balcony with a south westerly aspect a perfect place to relax during warm summer afternoons and evenings. Raised electrical sockets, two ceiling light points. TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Telephone point. Part glazed door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Modern fully fitted kitchen with a range of white high gloss wall and base units with Earth Stone style work surfaces. Double window with a south westerly aspect. Integrated Neff appliances throughout including waist height electric oven and microwave above. Four ringed ceramic hob with splashback and stainless steel extractor hood above. Integrated fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink unit with separate drainer and mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher. Tiled floor.

Bedroom

A large double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe offering plenty of storage space. Double glazed window. Central ceiling light. TV point. Telephone point. Raised electrical sockets.

Shower Room

An immaculate modern shower room featuring a level access walk in shower unit with fitted curtain and grab rails. Close coupled WC. Vanity unit storage cupboard with wash basin and illuminated mirror above. Emergency response pull cord. Heated towel rail.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• 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. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge: £13,361.96 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2026).
Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Leasehold

Lease 999 years from January 2018
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground Rent review date: January 2033

Car Parking

This apartment has its own allocated car parking space.

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information & Servic

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 to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• 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


• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

This apartment features modern zone controlled underfloor heating and the Vent-Axia air circulation and heat extraction system.