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Independent retirement living with reassurance, security and friendship on your doorstep Situated on the first floor of The Sailings in Southport, Apartment 21 offers an opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed and manageable lifestyle within an established retirement community exclusively for people aged 55 and over.
This one-bedroom apartment is ideal for those looking to simplify everyday living without compromising their independence.
With a home of your own, like-minded neighbours and a dedicated team on-site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, The Sailings offers the reassurance of knowing that support is available if needed, while leaving you free to enjoy retirement on your own terms.
The appeal of independent retirement living extends far beyond the apartment itself.
At The Sailings, residents can enjoy the privacy of their own home alongside the benefits of a welcoming community, where opportunities for friendship and social interaction are always close at hand.
Whether you prefer to spend time with neighbours, enjoy communal spaces or simply relax in your own surroundings, there is the freedom to choose a lifestyle that suits you.
A community designed around independent living The Sailings has been designed to make everyday life easier, providing communal areas where residents can meet, socialise and build friendships naturally.
These shared spaces offer a valuable alternative to spending time alone at home, creating opportunities to enjoy a coffee, catch up with neighbours or take part in community life at your own pace.
The reassurance of a dedicated on-site team, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, provides an additional layer of security and peace of mind.
Knowing that staff are on hand if assistance is required can make a real difference, both to residents and to their families.
It offers confidence in the present, with the comfort of knowing that support is available should circumstances change in the future.
More freedom, less to worry about One of the greatest benefits of independent retirement living is the opportunity to spend less time worrying about the practicalities of maintaining a traditional home and more time enjoying the things that matter.
A manageable, low-maintenance apartment can provide greater freedom to pursue hobbies, maintain an active social life, spend time with family and friends or simply enjoy a more relaxed daily routine.
Apartment 21 provides the privacy and independence of a home of your own, complemented by the benefits of a community that brings companionship, convenience and reassurance together.
With neighbours nearby and staff available around the clock, it offers an appealing balance between having your own space and never feeling far from support.
For anyone considering their next chapter, Apartment 21 represents an opportunity to embrace a more convenient and sociable way of life, with the independence to make your own choices and the peace of mind that comes from being part of a supportive retirement community.
Open Plan Living Dining Kitchen The home is accessed via a composite door to the front which leads onto an inviting open plan space with uPVC patio doors to the personal patio area.
The kitchen area provides a range of wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four ring hob with contemporary splash back and extraction hood, and an integrated dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer.
The kitchen area has partially tiled walls and under pelmet lighting. The open plan space provides ample space for a living area and breakfast/dining table.
Off the open plan living area is a double bedroom, a wet room and a utility cupboard.
Living/Dining Area 2.25m x 4.43m (7' 5" x 14' 6") Open Plan Kitchen 1.89m x 2.71m (6' 2" x 8' 11") Double Bedroom 2.5m x 3.08m (8' 2" x 10' 1") uPVC double glazed window.
Fitted wardrobes.
Shower Room 1.43m x 2.04m (4' 8" x 6' 8") The wet room suite comprises of a walk in level shower area with non slip flooring, an inset WC and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap.
Chrome ladder style towel rail. Complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls.
Utility/Storage Area 1m x 1.43m (3' 3" x 4' 8") Exterior The beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and flora without the concerns of having responsibility of the upkeep.
Parking is provided with home owner on site parking. Service and Well-being Charge Benefits All homeowners living at The Sailings, Southport 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 freshly prepared meal at exceptionally good value.
Costs apply to the meals and details should be sought on the viewing tour.
* Communal cleaning and maintenance * 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 Service and Well-being Charges at The Sailings 2026/2027 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sailings are; 1 bedroom – £217 2 bedroom – £230 3 bedroom – £243 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.
Ground Rent Adlington developments provide extensive communal facilities, such as the lounge, restaurant and commercial kitchen, coffee lounge, hairdressing salon, suite for visiting guests, staff rooms, management offices and the mobility scooter and bicycle store, as well as landscaped gardens and grounds.
It is these facilities along with the 24-hour on-site support which makes your home likely to be suitable for your whole life, without the need to move to a care home.
This is a major benefit to well-being, peace of mind and independence and, if it avoids care home fees, also has considerable financial advantages.
You will only purchase your own apartment, so in order to recoup the considerable costs of these extensive facilities we levy an annual Ground Rent.
Annual Ground Rent charges 2026: 1-bedroom – £551.96 The Ground Rent is due annually from 1st January and will be reviewed every year in line with the Retail Price Index. ...
Building Reservation Fund While the day to day maintenance of the buildings and facilities is covered by the Service and Well-being Charge, which is kept as low as possible to leave homeowners with maximum disposable income, major capital costs and refurbishment are not included.
It is important that maintenance is kept to the highest standards for all to enjoy, and to cover any major works, a fee of 0.25% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of occupation will be levied when you sell on your apartment and is capped at 10 years.
A contribution to the Building Reserve Fund is also collected through the Service and Well-being Charge.
The Building Reserve Fund will build up over time so that money is available to pay for capital costs as they occur e.g replacement lifts, restaurant kitchen equipment, the buildings roof and car park etc.
This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment. An Administration Fee is...
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