2 bed flat for sale

26 Kingswood, Kingsway, Chester CH2

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Welcome to 26 Kingswood, a stunning two-bedroom home situated in the sought-after Kingsway area of Chester. This property embodies the essence of contemporary living, thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of first-time buyers or astute investors seeking a promising opportunity.

The inviting living area bathed in natural light, creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The open-plan layout flows seamlessly into a modern kitchen, equipped with stylish cabinetry and essential appliances, making it a delightful space for culinary endeavors or social gatherings. The lounge leads onto the spacious balcony overlooking the communal gardens.

The apartment features two generously sized bedrooms, each offering a peaceful sanctuary for rest and reflection. The contemporary shower room is outfitted with elegant fixtures, providing a perfect balance of style and functionality.

Outside, the communal garden extends the living space, providing an ideal setting for unwinding in the fresh air. There is also communal parking available.

Kingsway is a vibrant community, where convenience meets charm. Local amenities, including shops and schools, are within easy reach, while Chester's rich history and cultural offerings are just a short distance away.

26 Kingswood is more than just a home; it is a lifestyle choice that invites you to experience the best of Chester living. This residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and community, making it an exceptional opportunity for those seeking to embrace a new chapter in their lives.

Why not love to live in this fantastic apartment for over 55's.

Purchase (leasehold)
Each household will also pay an amenity charge (for personal fuel and utilities) of £37.97 per week, service charge of £101.12 per week and leaseholder charge of £8.58 per week. Total: £147.67 Weekly.

Explanation of charges

Service Charge

This charge will cover the cost of staffing and providing on site services such as scheme management, cleaning of the communal areas, gardening/ground maintenance, servicing of communal area equipment, building insurance for the fabric of the building, and communal TV system.

Service charges are based on the estimated charge of providing the services and adjusted annually according to actual costs of provision.

Amenity Charge (Utilities)

This charge covers all your personal fuel, water and sewage costs.

Repairs

Leaseholders are responsible for repairs to apartments. Yhg are able to offer an optional repairs service for £43.93 month.

Other Costs

If you are considering moving to Kingswood there are other costs that you should be aware of.

Care and Support Costs

The eligibility criteria for access to the scheme requires that residents have an identified housing support need.

There will be a base level of support that will be provided for all residents (the core service). The core service at Kingswood has an optional weekly wellbeing charge of £6.00 per household. This covers Community Alarm monitoring and 24-Hour Response.

The amount you may pay for any support or care will depend on your individual needs and your income and expenditure.

Cheshire West and Chester Council will arrange a FACs (Fair Access to Care Assessment) for all potential residents. Residents will be able to request a "fairer charging assessment" carried out by the council to assess resident’s ability to pay for (or contribute to) the support services received.

These charges are payable direct to Cheshire West and Chester Council and will be reviewed by them in April each year.

Please refer to Cheshire West and Chester Council’s leaflet ‘Charges for Care and Support in Extra Care Housing’ for further details.

Daily Living Costs

You will need to pay for all your daily living costs, which include but are not exclusive to; council tax, TV license, home contents insurance and food.

Sinking Fund Compulsory Charge (Leaseholders and Shared Ownership only)

The sinking fund is a contribution to the funding of future major repairs.

This is to reduce the burden on owners, with the reassurance that we use professional and vetted suppliers from our preferred suppliers list.

In some models this is collected as an additional annual fee to leaseholders

In our lease, this is based on 1% of the market value of the property annually and is collected when you sell your apartment.

Welfare Benefits Advice

If you want to work out if you may be entitled to claim pension credit, or other sources of financial assistance to help pay for the charges in Kingswood, please call Please note information is correct at time of writing, subject to change. Updated: April 2025

further information

Home Carers Care are the Care Providers based at Kingswood and operate 7 days a week/24 hours a day and the charges are detailed in the cw&C Leaflet, if buyers have no current needs there is an optional Band 1 charge of £6.00 made payable to Cheshire West and Chester Council. All potential purchasers are required to have a care assessment to ensure care needs can be met.

Each apartment will also pay an amenity charge (for personal fuel and utilities) of £37.97 per week, service charge of £101.12 per week and leaseholder charge of £8.58 per week. Total: £147.67 Weekly.

The Development has several communal facilities including an on-site bistro ( closed currently awaiting new provider), hairdressers, activities suite, residents lounge and a Scheme Management Team, pamper and assisted bathrooms for support of the Residents and a guest suite for visiting guests.

Our retirement Development has an age criteria which stipulates residents need to be over the age of 55 and should you own a property or have equity in excess of £125,000 you would look to proceed with Leaseholder availability and would not meet the criteria for renting.
Please be advised should you secure a buyer then please contact me and forward me the buyers completed application and self assessment forms to review for eligibility and to arrange for a care assessment to take place with the Scheme Manager and care provider to ensure eligibility and care needs can be met.

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Check

We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with hmrc guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Move Butler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.

As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted.

You will also be required to provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase prior to formal acceptance of any offer.