Queens Gardens, Cheadle, Manchester, SK8 2BA

This one-bedroom apartment has been fully renovated to a high standard. It sits on the first (top) floor of a two-storey building within Queens Gardens, a leafy residential setting in Cheadle. It would suit first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike.

The entrance hall has a useful storage cupboard and leads to every room. The lounge/diner is bright and well proportioned. Its focal point is a teal feature chimney breast with an inset electric stove-effect fire. French doors open onto a private balcony with a leafy outlook, which has room for a small table and chairs. Herringbone-effect flooring and recessed spotlights run through the living area.

The kitchen is laid out in a U-shape. It has soft grey units, solid wood worktops, metro-style tiled splashbacks and a stainless steel sink with a spray mixer tap. There is also an electric hob with an extractor and a tall unit. A window over the sink looks out onto greenery.

The bedroom is a comfortable double. A full-width bank of fitted wardrobes with LED feature lighting provides plenty of storage. The room is finished with panelled walls below a botanical feature wallpaper, a designer vertical radiator and new carpet.

The shower room has been fitted out in a contemporary style. It has a walk-in shower with a glass screen and deep green handmade-style tiles, and a vanity unit with an inset basin and storage below. There is a close-coupled WC, a black heated towel rail and a mosaic-framed mirror with recessed lighting. The walls are fully tiled.

Outside, the building is set within well-maintained communal lawns with mature trees. Queens Gardens is a characterful development, originally dedicated to commemorate the Coronation in 1953. The communal entrance and stairwell are clean, bright and well kept.

Sold with vacant possession Lease: 250 years from 12 December 2016 Service charge (including ground rent of £10) £1,126.30 per year

Queens Gardens is a short distance from Cheadle village, with its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Gatley and Cheadle Hulme are close by. Road links are excellent via the A34 and M60, giving easy access to Manchester city centre, Stockport and Manchester Airport. Gatley and Cheadle Hulme rail stations are both nearby.