The Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Stockport, SK4

Apartment 25 at The Woodlands is a delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom first-floor apartment, nestled within the heart of the vibrant retirement living community at Heaton Mersey. Managed by Adlington Management Services, The Woodlands is designed to provide comfort, security, and a welcoming environment where homeowners can enjoy their later years with peace of mind.

The accommodation offers a well-thought-out layout, beginning with a entrance hall that leads into the spacious lounge and dining area. This space, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, opens out onto a personal walk-out balcony, offering views over the beautifully maintained communal landscaped gardens. A separate kitchen provides ample room and the apartment features two generously sized double bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, with an en-suite shower room and a built-in wardrobe. A second bathroom ensures convenience and comfort for guests and family. For added practicality, the apartment includes a useful storage room, as well as a utility cupboard that can comfortably accommodate both a washing machine and tumble dryer. Every detail in this home has been carefully considered to meet the needs of modern living, while providing an inviting space for relaxation.

Living at The Woodlands offers much more than just a place to call home. It is a community where companionship is nurtured, and a range of activities ensures you can socialise with like-minded people.

The communal areas are both welcoming and engaging, featuring a table service restaurant, a homeowners’ lounge, an activity studio, and even a hairdressing salon. Whether you prefer a quiet afternoon in the gardens, or joining in with the vibrant community events, there is always something to enjoy. The beautifully landscaped gardens provide a peaceful space for homeowners to relax, take a leisurely stroll, or participate in fitness activities.

With staff available 24/7, you can rest easy knowing that help is always at hand, adding a valuable layer of security and reassurance. In this close-knit community, you’ll find not just the comfort of your own home, but the peace of mind that comes with knowing that support is available whenever needed.

Living in a retirement community like The Woodlands offers not just a home, but a lifestyle that embraces companionship, security, and the joy of living in a vibrant and caring environment. Here, every day feels special, with a wealth of opportunities to connect, unwind, and make the most of your retirement years.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hallway is accessed via a composite front door. It provides a utility cupboard, a generous storage cupboard and access to the main living spaces

Living through Dining Room

3.44m (maximum) x 6.92m (maximum) (11' 3" x 22' 8") The open plan space provides ample room for lounge and dining room furniture. with uPVC double glazed double doors leading onto the walk on balcony. Access to the kitchen.

Kitchen

3.16m (maximum) x 2.41m (Maximum) (10' 4" x 7' 11") Spacious contemporary kitchen with ample storage and a range of electrical integrated appliances

Main Bedroom

2.9m (maximum) x 5.41m (Maximum) (9' 6" x 17' 9") Double bedroom with built in wardrobe and uPVC glazed window, with views to the communal landscaped gardens, access to En-suite shower room

Main bedroom En-Suite

2.54m (Maximum) x 1.89m (Maximum) (8' 4" x 6' 2") The generous and practical wet room has level anti-slip flooring and complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls. The suite comprises of a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Wall mounted mirrored cupboard and a chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

4.23m (maximum) x 3.81m (maximum) (13' 11" x 12' 6") Spacious double bedroom with views to the communal gardens, uPVC double glazed windows

Bathroom

2.54m (maximum) x 1.89m (maximum) (8' 4" x 6' 2") Suite comprising of a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment and a folding shower screen, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Complimentary contemporary tiles. Mirrored wall mounted storage cabinet and Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Utility Cupboard

1.41m (maximum) x 0.70m (maximum (4' 8" x 2' 4") Located off off the entrance hallway, space for washing machine and tumble dryer and plumbing for washing machine

Storage Cupboard

2.66m (maximum) x 1.30m (Maximum) (8' 9" x 4' 3") Located off the entrance hallway a generous storage cupboard

Exterior

The beautifully landscape to maintain gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and all its flora without the concerns of having the responsibilities of the upkeep. Parking is provided with homeowner on site parking available.

Service and Wellbeing Charge Benefits:

All homeowners living at The Woodlands, Heaton Mersey will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of care, support and services on offer enhance the quality and enjoyment of life and are what make Adlington different. This charge is to provide services such as:

The provision of a daily restaurant service serving delicious meals.
Communal cleaning and maintenance
External window cleaning
Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

You no longer have to take into consideration the ongoing costs of upkeep and maintenance of your current property, grounds and gardens. As well as owning a modern stylish apartment built to high specification that is well insulated and cost effective to heat.

Service and Wellbeing Charges

2025 approximate monthly Service and Well-being Charges at The Woodlands are:

1 bedroom – £785.35
2 bedroom – £851.24
3 bedroom – £915.19

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Communal Facilities Fee Explained

The CFF it is designed to help maintain the continued high standard of the development and ensure that each apartment, if sold, has the opportunity to achieve best value within the housing market.

One of the many appeals of an Adlington Retirement Living development is the extensive communal facilities enjoyed by all our homeowners. Our table service restaurant, lounge, guest suite, hairdressing salon and therapy rooms are very popular and provide a focal point for the sense of community and well-being appreciated by our homeowners and their families. Outdoors our landscaped gardens offer a peaceful space to enjoy the fresh air, relax or chat with friends. These facilities, plus those that support our on-site management team such as the office, kitchen, and staff rooms, ensure an independent lifestyle for our homeowners.

The CFF only applies when you sell your apartment so there are no upfront or annual fees to worry about.

Communal Facilities Fee Details

You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier).
The fee is 3% per annum, capped at 6 years (maximum 18%) of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property, should you decide to let it out) per year or part year of occupation.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.

Tenure

Leasehold, 250 years from 1st January 2022