The Bridges, Macclesfield Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1FW

The Bridges, Macclesfield comprises 62 private retirement apartments for sale, ideally located on the banks of the Macclesfield Canal and within a short distance of local shops. Designed with independent living in mind, each apartment has been finished to a high specification and includes a fully fitted kitchen complete with Amtico flooring, plenty of storage space and luxurious wet rooms. All apartments are fully carpeted, ready for you to move in. Most apartments also have a balcony or patio, giving you that all-important private outdoor space. Should you require additional support the on-site team can provide a tailored solution and are available 24 hours a day.

We are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators, who set high standards for retirement community operators in the UK, and aim to comply with the ARCO Consumer Code at all times, which can be accessed by clicking here.

Our range of spacious apartments are designed to offer flexibility to suit everyone. We also focus on the little things that make a big difference – from how a home feels, such as natural light, a user-friendly layout, a private patio or balcony – to smart, space-saving storage.

Our apartments offer a range of features and fittings to guarantee years of hassle-free living. A typical example would include:

• Beautifully appointed kitchens with fully integrated appliances
• Walk on balconies or patios to most apartments
• En-suite and bathroom with heated towel rails to many apartments
• Slip resistant and level access shower rooms
• Wardrobe to master bedroom
• Utility cupboards with space for a washer/dryer and in most cases separate storage rooms
• 24-hour emergency call system linked directly to dedicated on-site team
• Audio and visual entry system to main entrance
• Wider doorways and spacious rooms for ease of wheelchair access
• Ample easy reach sockets, light switches and telephone points
• Electric throughout with energy efficient hot water and central heating system

Service and Well-being Charge

All homeowners living at The Bridges, Macclesfield will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of care, support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as;

• The provision of a daily restaurant service which enables homeowners to enjoy a delicious three course meal at exceptionally good value
• Communal cleaning and maintenance
• One hour of domestic help each week
• External window cleaning
• Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
• 24-hour support everyday, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Our management team takes great pride in providing a very high standard of service including checking on all homeowners well-being, and liaising with family and professionals if necessary. They consult with homeowners on all aspects of the operations of the development and facilitate numerous social events and activities that can be participated in as much, or as little, as you like.

You no longer have to take into consideration the ongoing costs of upkeep and maintenance of your current property, grounds and gardens. As well as owning a modern stylish apartment built to high specification that is well insulated and cost effective to heat.

2025/26 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Macclesfield are;

• 1 bedroom £172
• 2 bedroom £192
• 3 bedroom £211

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Individual Responsibilities

As you would expect in your own home other household expenditures will remain as the homeowner’s responsibility. These typically include:

• Council tax
• Electricity – which is metered per apartment
• Contents insurance
• Telephone line rental and broadband (where applicable)
• TV licence (where applicable)

Communal Facilities Fee

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Bridges is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later. This fee ensures that homeowners can enjoy the use of our first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:

• The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community
• Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure

How the fee is calculated

You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier). The fee is 1.75% per annum, per year or part year of ownership, capped at 10 years of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property). For example:

• If a property has been owned for 2 years and 9 months and sold for £300,000 the fee payable is £15,750

• Or, if a property has been owned for 10 years and 3 months and sold for £300,000, the fee payable is £52,500

A contribution to the Building Reserve Fund is also payable when an apartment is sold and via contributions through the Service and Well-being Charge. The amount payable is 0.25% of the sale price for each year or part year of occupation and is capped at 10 years.

For example: if a property that has been owned for 9 years and 7 months is sold for £300,000 the fee will be £7,500.

A reasonable fee for administration at point of resale is payable. This is currently £500 + VAT.

Please see our Resale Key Facts document for more detailed information on all charges.

Care Charges

Additional personal tailored care packages can be designed to suit your individual requirements. All care packages are drawn up in consultation with you, based upon a careful assessment of your needs and are regularly reviewed.  Short term illness and recuperation packages can be tailored to individual requirements where required. Costs are based on the level of need per person.

• Hourly rate is approximately £25.00
• The charge is doubled where two carers are required