Property description
Rare as rubies and just as sought after, the jewel in Stones crown twinkles once more. The Moorings offers you an excellent apartment for those of us lucky enough to be over the age of 55 years. Practically perfect in every way with a spacious entrance hall, an open plan living/dining room and kitchen area, with two great sized bedrooms and a modern shower room. Although the property is already spacious we spoil you again as the storage options are also plentiful, with built in wardrobes in both bedrooms and two storage cupboards leading from the entrance hall. The balcony is perfectly positioned to enjoy the views of the canal and gardens and the popular town centre is just a few steps from your front door. The gardens are communal with pretty seating areas and beautiful canal side views, just ideal for watching the world go by. A town centre apartment with a stylish social area, large laundry, parking for yourself and visitors and a special suite for overnight guests..... what more could you possibly desire?
Entrance Hall
Having doors to all accommodation with airing cupboard, large storage cupboard, exposed ceiling beams and a storage heater.
Living Dining Room - 17' 3'' x 12' 2'' (5.25m x 3.71m)
Having a double glazed window looking to the gardens and courtyard and double glazed French doors leading out onto the balcony. With an electric fire sitting upon a marble hearth with ornate wooden surround, exposed ceiling beams and wall mounted storage radiator.
Balcony
Reached through double glazed French doors onto a good sized balcony with beautiful views of the communal gardens and the canal.
Kitchen - 7' 11'' x 5' 3'' (2.41m x 1.60m)
Having a range of matching base, drawer and wall mounted units with worksurfaces extending along three sides, contrasting tiled splashback and one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with a mixer tap and having space for a fridge. The vendor is leaving a Panasonic oven and grill/combination microwave with Hotpoint four ring electric hob and cooker hood over. With tiled flooring, recessed spotlights and an archway leading into the living dining room.
Master Bedroom - 13' 11'' x 8' 11'' (4.24m x 2.72m)
Having a double glazed window with views of the canal and the communal gardens. With two built-in wardrobes and a storage heater, wall mounted lighting and an exposed ceiling beam.
Bedroom Two - 10' 8'' x 6' 8'' (3.25m x 2.03m)
Having a double glazed window looking to the gardens and courtyard seating area. With a built-in single wardrobe, exposed beam to the ceiling and wall mounted electric heater.
Shower Room - 8' 5'' x 5' 2'' (2.56m x 1.57m)
A modern shower room with a white suite comprising a concealed cistern WC, vanity style wash hand basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath having vanity surfaces with matching upstands and a walk-in double shower unit with electric shower. Fully tiled walls, tile effect flooring, exposed ceiling beam, recessed vanity spotlights and ladder style towel radiator.
Exterior
The Moorings is located literally at the end of Stone High Street and is adjacent to the Trent and Mersey canal, it therefore is an ideal spot to relax in retirement. With pretty communal gardens which are beautifully maintained with plenty of seating areas in which to catch up with friends and watch the world pass by.
Services and Charges
The Moorings is a development specifically for those aged 55 and over and has an excellent selection of services for its residents. There is a comfortable communal lounge, well equipped laundry and useful guest suite together with a vibrant social life! Lift to all floors and emergency call system. The charges attributed to the development are currently £438.92 annual ground rent and a further service charge which we understand to be £248 per calendar month.
Directions
Leave Stone town centre along Christchurch Way passing Morrisons on the left continue straight at the traffic lights and then turn left onto Abbey Street and continue for a short distance to where you will find The Moorings on the right hand side.