1 bed flat for sale

Portland Grange, Portland Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13

A one bedroom retirement apartment situated on the second floor within McCarthy Stones Portland Grange development.

Portland Grange

Portland Grange is purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living, located in the attractive town of Leek, close to the town centre, local amenities and transport links. The development consists of 49 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. You can relax, knowing that there's a House Manager on hand during office hours as well as the added benefit of having security features. These include a 24 hour emergency call system should you require assistance and a camera door entry system linked to your TV, so you can see who's calling before letting them in.
There's no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of the homeowners lounge with kitchen facilities and other communal areas.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 60 years.

Entrance Hallway

Front door with spy hole leads to a welcoming entrance hall - the 24-hour 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 with washer dryer. Smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency speech module is in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Living Room

A spacious lounge with the benefit of a feature fireplace with inset fire which acts as an attractive focal point. There is ample space for dining and a large window. TV and telephone points and two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Oak effect door with clear glass panels leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units and drawers. Under pelmet lighting. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and window above with pleasant outlook. Built-in Bosch oven at waist height, ceramic hob with extractor hood and integrated fridge/freezer. Tiled floor.

Bedroom

The bedroom has a window with a westerly aspect. Two double fitted mirror fronted wardrobes. Ceiling light, TV and telephone point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room

Luxury shower room with Walk-in triple width unit and glass screen, low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit with in built sink and mirror above with sensored light and shaver point connection, wall mounted heater.

Leasehold Information

999 years from the 1st Jan 2019
Annual fee - £425
Ground rent review: Jan-34

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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £2,548.69 per year (for financial year end 30/09/2025).

Additional Information & Services

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