1 bed flat for sale

Devonshire Place, Station Road, Buxton SK17

A delightful one bedroom ground floor apartment in our recently built McCARTHY stone retirement living plus development for the over 70's.

Well located, adjacent to Waitrose, the railway network, and within easy reach of all Buxton has to offer.

The accommodation briefly comprise of one double bedroom with a walk in wardrobe. A generous living room having space for dining with French door leading to a patio area. A modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a shower room. Having the benefit of an allocated disabled parking space, which comes with the apartment and would be owned by the new buyer.

Summary

Designed exclusively with the over 70’s in mind, this Retirement Living plus development allows you to carry on living independently in a home you own, with the help of on-site flexible care and support if you need it, plus the benefit of a Bistro style restaurant serving delicious meals every day. You can relax in the knowledge that with Retirement Living plus, the on-site team are on hand to provide assistance and flexible care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The apartments are wheelchair friendly and you’ll find ovens and plug sockets set at waist height. There are easy to use lever taps and grab rails along the hallways, making getting around easier. You’ll also find a secure charging and storage area for mobility scooters. Peace of mind also comes from a door entry system linked to your TV, so you can see who’s there before letting anyone in, and an intruder alarm, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that you’re safe and secure. The spacious Homeowners lounge is ideal for to leading a full and active social life with both fellow homeowners and friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Local Area

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Peak District, Buxton is a spa town that was incredibly popular with the Victorians and Georgians. When walking around the town, you’ll see beautiful ornamental gardens and famous period architecture that reflect its popularity in this time period. In fact, this is one of many reasons it has become one of the most popular tourist spots in the region.

Buxton is a vibrant town with a thriving community and plenty of annual events and fayres to reflect this. The town is synonymous with music, theatre and festivals such as Buxton International Festival and Buxton Well Dressing Festival. Alongside this, there are theatrical performances, plays and operas regularly taking place throughout the year.

Natural wonders such as Poole's Cavern can be found within Buxton. Alongside this, attractions such as Buxton Crescent, The Pump Room and the Pavilion Gardens offer a different side to the town. For the avid walkers, Buxton is surrounded by impressive hills and trails, that not only provide excellent exercise, but wonderful scenery too.

When exploring further afield, residents can easily hop on a train and arrive in Manchester in just over an hour. This development's location is ideal for those who like to holiday overseas as Manchester airport is less than an hour's drive away. There are also a range of local bus services and transport links from outside this development, helping you get around Buxton and the surrounding area with ease.

And if you're wanting to stay closer to home, you can enjoy the wide selection of bars, cafes, independent shops and restaurants that Buxton has to offer, as well as the many cultural and artistic attractions.

Moving Made Easy

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 speak with our Property Consultant today.

Entrance Hallway

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall with the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system as well as Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, a security door entry system and door to a walk in store/airing cupboard. Further doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

This spacious room is entered through a partially glazed door and having ample space for a dining table and chairs. There are two ceiling light fittings, plenty of plug sockets, a TV and telephone point and a partially glazed door opens to the separate kitchen.

Having the added benefit of a doorway from the living room leading to a patio area.

Kitchen

A modern fitted kitchen with a range of matt base and wall units with under counter lighting. An electronically operated UPVC double glazed window sits above a single sink and drainer unit which has a mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Central ceiling light fitting and tiled flooring.

Bedroom

This spacious double bedroom benefits from a full height window letting in plenty of light, with a central ceiling light, TV and phone point and emergency response pull cord. The room also has a large walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving.

Shower Room

Full wet room with anti-slip flooring, tiled walls and fitted with suite comprising; level access shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.

Parking

The apartment benefits from its own allocated, disabled parking space.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Window Cleaning (outside only)
•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
•One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
•Care staff on-site 24-hours a day
•Running of the on-site restaurant
•Intruder alarm system

The service charge is £8,659.29 for financial year ending 28/02/2026.

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.

Leasehold Information

Lease length: 999 years from 1st June 2017

Additional Information And Services

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