DOWNSIZE WITH EASE TO A NEW APARTMENT NEAR MANCHESTER

THE ease of living in a new apartment near Manchester could start before moving day, thanks to Elan Homes.

Highly energy efficient and low maintenance, apartments at Hazel Court, part of the Hazelfields development in Poynton, make a great option for downsizers.

They’re ideally located in an established residential area, close to Poynton train station, with everything buyers need within easy reach from shops, cafes and restaurants and even Manchester Airport.

The good news for homeowners is that Elan is offering to help them secure a buyer with its EasyMove service.

Elan regional sales and marketing director Marie Morris explained: “People perhaps think of apartments as being for first time buyers and young professionals, but our apartments in Poynton are well-suited to downsizers. People often feel attached to what was once their family home and perhaps want to stay there long after the children have moved out. But there are lots of practical and financial reasons downsizing makes sense and that doesn’t necessarily mean waiting until retirement or moving to a specialist retirement complex.

“It could be that the children have gone to university or bought homes of their own and perhaps your energy bills for that large home are more astronomical than economical. Or maybe you’re tired of spending time and money on maintenance when what you really want is to travel. For some, downsizing could mean becoming mortgage free or being able to help their children or grandchildren towards a deposit for a home of their own. 

“Whatever is motivating you to want to downsize, we can help wrap up the sale of the property you want to move from with EasyMove. We’ll value your home and instruct independent estate agents to market it. When an acceptable offer is received, you can reserve your new apartment. A key advantage is there’s no link between the value of the properties being sold or bought, contracts on both properties will be exchanged simultaneously and we’ll even pay the agent’s fees.”

Those who don’t need help to sell an existing property could benefit from a 5% deposit contribution from Elan.

Current availability includes one-bedroom apartments priced from £269,995 and two-bedroom apartments from £289,995. Each one has its own parking space. The apartments are available on a 999-year lease with ground rent of £1 payable.

A two-bedroom ground floor Wyre style apartment is available with upgraded kitchen, including granite worktops, integrated washer and dishwasher, flooring throughout and fitted hinged wardrobes to the main bedroom.

Designed to maximise the potential of the space, the apartments have open plan layouts with combined kitchen, lounge and dining room. French doors offer lots of natural light, with ground floor apartments benefiting from private gardens and those on the upper levels featuring Juliet balconies.

“The advantage of a new build apartment is that they’re easy to manage and efficient to run,” Marie added.

“This makes them a great lock up and leave solution. Plus, with Manchester Airport only a 10-minute drive away, they’re perfect as a UK base for those who love to travel or perhaps have a home overseas where they spend part of the year.”

For more information about the Hazel Court apartments see https://www.elan-homes.co.uk/developments/hazelfields.