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See how verdicts work1-bedroom house · PR8 1QD
For saleReduced £2.5k (−3.8%) on 26 OctListed 265 days
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About
This well-appointed third-floor retirement apartment offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for residents aged 60 and over, set within a prime town centre location.
Beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation includes a bright and spacious open-plan lounge/dining area leading through to a modern fitted kitchenette.
The property further benefits from a generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a welcoming private entrance hall with integrated storage, and a contemporary shower room with stylish fittings.
Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the apartment is fitted with emergency alarm units, providing added peace of mind.
Residents enjoy access to a range of on-site facilities including a House Manager’s office, residents’ lounge with kitchenette, guest suite for overnight visitors and a communal laundry room.
Ideally positioned just moments from an abundance of shops, amenities and excellent public transport links on Lord Street and within the town centre, this represents town centre retirement living at its finest.
Communal Entrance Intercom-controlled secure entry system with stairs and passenger lift providing access to all floors.
Third Floor Private Entrance Hall Audio and visual entry phone system and emergency pull cord system.
Vanity mirrored folding doors open to a useful built-in wall cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, also housing the hot water cylinder. Loft access.
Door leading to: Lounge/Dine r – 5.74m x 3.12m (18'10" x 10'3" overall measurements) UPVC double glazed window. Coal-effect electric fire with marble interior, hearth and wooden surround.
Wall light points and emergency pull cord. Night storage heating.
Archway leading to: Kitchenette – 2.11m x 2.06m (6'11" x 6'9") Modern fitted kitchen comprising a range of cream base and wall units with cupboards, drawers and complementary working surfaces, with under-unit lighting.
Circular single bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four-ring ceramic hob with concealed extractor over, electric oven, eye-level microwave and space for a freestanding fridge freezer.
Part-tiled walls and tiled-effect vinyl flooring. Bedroom One – 3.78m x 2.67m (12'5" to rear of wall cupboard x 8'9") UPVC double glazed window.
Fitted wardrobe and additional built-in cupboard with integrated bedside table. Wall light points and emergency pull cord.
Shower Room/WC – 2.18m x 2.08m (7'2" x 6'10") Modern three-piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below, low-level WC and mixer tap, with vanity mirror over.
Separate step-in shower enclosure with glazed screen and electric shower. Fully tiled walls and emergency pull cord.
Additional Information The minimum age for occupants is 60 years, however, if there is a partner then the partner must be over the age of 55.
Occupants must demonstrate they are fit for independent living and if they need any sort of care, that a care package is in place. The House Manager is in attendance Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
There are out of hours emergency call lines to a care centre.
Service Charge We have been informed there is an annual service charge as a contribution towards the cost of window cleaning, cleaning and lighting of the communal areas, sinking fund, lift maintenance, managers wages, management fees, and up keep of the grounds and laundry.
The current service charge is payable in the region of £4,007.48 per annum (subject to formal verification).
Council Tax Sefton MBC Band C Tenure Lease hold for the residue term of 125 years from the 1st January 1988 with a ground rent payable of £135 per annum.
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