Flat for sale in Ground Floor Over 60S Apartment, Rectory Court, Church Lane, Marple SK6

One Bedroom Ground Floor Flat | Over 60s Retirement Development | Central Marple Location | Convenient Access to Shops and Amenities

Rectory Court is a highly regarded retirement development exclusively for the over 60’s conveniently located in the heart of Marple town centre. This one bedroom apartment is situated on the ground floor and benefits from a patio area and direct access to the gardens. Its westerly facing aspect means it is perfectly positioned to enjoy some beautiful sunsets from both the lounge and the bedroom.

The Apartment:

Spanning just over 450 sq ft (43 sq m), the apartment briefly comprises; hallway, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and shower room.

The lounge is spacious and bright with a full-length window and patio door leading straight out to the landscaped gardens to the rear of the development. The kitchen, which is open to the lounge, comprises a good range of wall and base units with space for a full height fridge freezer and includes an electric oven and hob. Sitting off the lounge is a tall cupboard, handy for storage.

At over 17ft (5m) in length and over 8ft (2.6m) wide, the bedroom is generously proportioned and can comfortably accommodate a double bed or one to two singles, with a bank of fitted wardrobes at one end and a pleasant outlook to the gardens.

The shower room is fitted with a large walk in shower unit with electric shower, grab handles, heated towel rail, low level WC and hand wash basin set within a cabinet.

About Rectory Court:

On site facilities include lifts to all floors, a communal laundry room, library, a guest room (bookable at additional cost), kitchen (off the lounge) and resident and visitor parking.

The residents’ lounge is a large, comfortable space for residents to gather to socialise and attend organised events.

Rectory Court is a popular place to live; its central location is ideal for anyone who wants to be part of a thriving local community and take advantage of the huge selection of facilities on the doorstep. Marple really does have it all – independent shops and cafes, parks and walks, its own cinema and theatre as well as excellent transport links with regular bus services and two train stations.

Good to Know:

• Tenure: Leasehold – 125 years from 1 October 1988 (89 years remaining)


• Charges: Ground rent charge year is from 1st September - 31st August, current year is £219.46 per half year (Estates and Management Ltd) Total £438.92


• Management charge year is from 1st September - 31st August, current year is £1,162.34 per half year (Select Retirement Service Ltd for Rectory Court (Marple) rtm Co Ltd) Total £2,324.68


• EPC - C


• Council Tax: Band B =£1,825 per annum (Source Sprift June 2024)


• Heating - Electric storage heaters


• Condition - Carpeted, clean and in a good state of repair


• Parking – private parking available to residents and visitors


• House manager available offices hours Monday to Friday. Careline alarm system.


• Residents’ association with regular meetings