The Chimes

in Greater Manchester

Where is the Chimes situated?

Nestled in the suburban village of Cheadle, the Chimes sits in a peaceful spot right between St Mary's Parish Church and the Alexandra Hospital. Sheltered from the bustling streets of Manchester City Centre, the village is perched on the Cheshire Plain and bordered by the River Mersey on the north. Mere moments away from High Street, the new residential complex has everything needed within easy reach, including a plethora of independent shops and restaurants. Furthermore, it takes only 7 minutes to reach Abney Hall Park with its wetlands, the iconic 19th-century Abney Hall, and a small café. The park is a perfect place to enjoy a long walk amidst lush greenery and admire a couple of charming ponds alongside Chorlton Brook.

The neighbourhood is well-connected to the city centre and beyond. A 16-minute walk is all it takes to reach Gatley Railway Station, operated by Northern Trains. The station helps you arrive at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station without any hassle. Moreover, the new development is located right next to Kingsway and Manchester Outer Ring Road that provide links to the city centre and other boroughs of Greater Manchester.

What surrounds the complex?

• Nurseries/Education: Cheadle Primary School (6 min), Busy Bees in Cheadle Kingsway (12 min), Nursery Rhymes Nursery (9 min), The Kingsway School (16 min), Meadowbank Primary School (16 min), Lady Barn House School (19 min)
• Shopping: Sainsbury's Local (2 min), Boots (2 min), Iceland Foods (2 min), Jacksons urban market (3 min), Tesco Express (4 min), JAS JAS JAS (4 min)
• Medical Facilities: The Alexandra Hospital (9 min), Cheadle Medical Practice (5 min), Gatley Medical Centre (20 min), Cheadle Osteopathy Clinic (5 min), Ellesmere Medical Centre (23 min), Mole Map Clinic (4 min)
• Café/Restaurants: Costa Coffee (2 min), Brezo Lounge (2 min), Wood Oven Pizza Neapolitan pizza (2 min), The James Watts (3 min), George & Dragon (4 min), Turquoise Cafe Bar Restaurant (3 min)
• Entertainment: Funtime Kids (17 min), Cheadle Golf Club (21 min), Cineworld Cinema Didsbury (25 min), Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre (25 min), Jazz Guitar Club (3 min), Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood (26 min)
• Others: St Mary's Parish Church (3 min), Cheadle War Memorial (4 min), Abney Hall (12 min), Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation (13 min)

What are the project features?

The Chimes is a 3-storey building that creates a warm and welcoming village-like atmosphere with its traditional red brick façade. The large windows stand out with their thick white frames that make the scheme look even more charming. The building is crowned with a grey tiled pitched roof, which features a few dormers and skylights. In addition, the exterior comes with elegant, stacked balconies, adorned with sleek glass balustrades. The unique shape of the structure leaves plenty of space for greenery and communal areas.

Which amenities are on the territory?

Designed to create a perfect setting for a vibrant retirement community, the Chimes has everything needed for comfortable living. There is a beautifully appointed lounge with an outdoor patio area, where residents are welcomed to relax and have a chat with a neighbour. For those who’d like to be closer to nature, the new development features vast landscaped gardens with beautiful, raised flower beds.

To fill your stomach, the Chimes offers a restaurant that serves freshly prepared hot meals every day and also welcomes homeowners’ friends and family. The complex comes with an activities studio, where residents are encouraged to take up a hobby. Meanwhile, the Chimes’ hairdressing salon helps residents always look their best. There are also an assisted bathroom and a therapy room for maximum comfort. For residents’ transport, the complex includes an internal mobility scooter and bicycle store with electric charging facilities as well as private can parking. Homeowners’ friends and families are welcomed to stay in one of the building’s fully furnished guest suites.

How to get around?

• Bus Stop: 11, 11A, 42B, 42C, 312S, 752, 848, 857, 864C, 877 (2 min)
• Train Station: Gatley (16 min)
• Road Access: Kingsway, Manchester Outer Ring Road
• Airport: Manchester Airport (12 min), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (46 min)
• Heliport: Multi-Storey Children's Hospital The Helipad (19 min), Wythenshawe Hospital helipad (15 min)

What type of apartments are for sale?

The Chimes delivers a vibrant retirement community with 48 apartments, ranging from one- to three-bedroom units. Each home is the epitome of modern living. Most apartments come with either a patio or a walk-out balcony, where residents can enjoy beautiful views of the complex’s surroundings and a breath of fresh air. Designed with retirement in mind, the user-friendly layouts put residents’ comfort above everything else and include wider doorways and spacious rooms to ensure easier wheelchair access. The well-thought-out kitchens are fitted with fully integrated appliances that make cooking a much more pleasant ordeal. The apartments also feature slip-resistant and level-access shower rooms. In case there is an emergency, all homes come with a 24-hour emergency call system linked directly to a dedicated on-site team.

Which developer builds the Chimes?

The Chimes is a project of Adlington Retirement Living. The Cheshire-based property development company is focused on creating and operating retirement living communities. Part of the Gladman group of companies, Adlington was established in 2009. The developer is committed to providing high-quality homes in safe and secure environments, accompanied by top-notch communal facilities. With a proven track record in retirement development, Adlington’s impressive list of projects includes schemes such as the Folds and the Cottons, among many others.

For more information on the Chimes or Adlington Retirement Living, please visit the official website of the developer.