2 bed flat for sale

Rutherford House, Marple Lane, Gerrards Cross SL9

A spacious and well presented, two double bedroom retirement apartment situated on the first floor, boasting a walk-out balcony accessed directly from the Living Room, offering views over the landscaped gardens.

Rutherford House is part of McCarthy and Stone's Retirement Living plus range for the over 70's.
**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. Designed exclusively for the over 70s, this development comprises one and two bedroom apartments.

The superb communal facilities include a Club Lounge where social events take place, lovely landscaped gardens, a well-being suite, a bistro-style restaurant (which serves freshly prepared food daily) and a Hotel-style Guest Suite for visiting family and friends.

A dedicated Estate Manager handles the day to day running of the development and there is 24 hour staffing, as well as a 24 hour emergency response system in place for peace-of-mind.

In addition, one hour of domestic assistance is included in the service charge, and flexible support packages are available separately that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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 particularly 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, both bedrooms, shower room, cloakroom and to a large storage cupboard.

Living Room

Spacious lounge with ample space for dining and the benefit of French doors allowing lots of natural light in and allowing access to a sheltered walk out balcony large enough to house a bistro set and provides views towards the rear gardens. Feature electric fire with surround acts as an attractive focal point. Two modern ceiling light fittings, TV point with Sky+ connectivity, telephone point and raised electric power points. Part glazed door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted kitchen with a range of white high gloss wall and base units with complimentary work surface over. Integrated Neff appliances throughout including oven and microwave above and four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap sits below the rear garden facing window. Ceiling and under pelmet lighting. Tiled flooring.

Master Bedroom

Generous master bedroom with rear garden facing window, door leads onto a walk in wardrobe, housing hanging rails and shelving. Ceiling light point, TV point with Sky+ connectivity, telephone point and raised electric power points.

Second Bedroom

A good sized second double bedroom, which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room or office / hobby room. Ceiling light point and raised electric power points.

Shower Room

Modern wet room style shower room featuring a level access walk in shower with fitted curtain, grab rails and foldable seat. WC. Vanity unit storage cupboard with wash basin and illuminated mirror above. Heated towel rail. Emergency response pull cord.

Cloakroom

White suite consisting of WC with concealed cistern, hand basin built in to vanity unit, with mirror above.

Allocated Parking

The apartment is being sold with an allocated parking space.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• 24-Hour on-site staffing
• 1 hour's domestic assistance per week
• 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 the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge for year end 31st March 2026: £17,520.
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)'.

Lease Information

Lease length: 999 years from 1st Jan 2018
Ground rent: Annual fee of £510

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

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.