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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · PR9 9SW
Under offerReduced £5k (−3.1%) on 26 OctListed 278 days
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About
This superb and rarely available first-floor retirement apartment, located in the heart of vibrant Churchtown Village, offers exceptional convenience for those over 55.
Boasting a generous entrance hall with ample storage, the apartment features a spacious lounge/diner with bay window overlooking the Village of Churchtown.
The separate kitchen complements the living space perfectly. There are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes offering convenient storage.
The main shower room provides a three-piece suite including WC.
With UPVC double-glazed windows, modern style electric wall heaters, and emergency pull cords in every space, and a house manager, this development provides both safety and comfort.
Residents benefit from communal lounge areas, a guest suite, a fitness suite with sauna, beautifully maintained gardens, and ample parking.
Ideally positioned near shops, surgeries, and bus services, the apartment provides easy access to Lord Street, Southport town centre, and Preston.
Communal Entrance Hall Entry is via key card access or a phone system. The house manager’s office and a guest room are also here.
First Floor Private Entrance Hall Spacious entrance hall including built in cupboards also housing the hot water cylinder and metres. Electric wall heater and emergency pull cord system.
Door leads to... Lounge - 5.64m x 3.84m (18'6" into bay x 12'7") UPVC double glazed bay window overlooking front of development and out to Churchtown Village.
Contemporary electric fire with surround and hearth. Wall light points, emergency pull cord and night storage heating.
Kitchen - 2.51m x 2.54m (8'3" x 8'4") UPVC double glazed window, a range of built in base units include cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards with under unit lighting and working surfaces.
One and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Appliances include electric double oven, four ring ceramic style hob with concealed extractor over.
Integral fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher and plumbing is available for washing machine and part wall tiling.
Bedroom 1 - 3.71m x 2.95m (12'2" x 9'8" to rear of wardrobes) UPVC double glazed window, fitted wardrobes with fly over storage cupboards, night storage heating and emergency pull cord.
Bedroom 2 - 2.95m x 2.92m (9'8" x 9'7" to rear of wardrobes) UPVC double glazed window to side of property, fitted wardrobes incorporating bedside cabinet and drawers.
Wall light points, emergency pull cord and night storage heating.
Shower Room/WC - 1.7m x 3.3m (5'7" x 10'10") Three piece white suite with vanity wash hand basin incorporating low level WC, with cupboards below and glazed side cabinets with recessed spot lighting.
Step in shower enclosure with glazed shower screen, wall grip and thermostatic shower. Tiled walls with heated towel rail, emergency pull cord and extractor.
Outside Communal gardens, communal car parking.
Facilities There is a part time House Manager working 16 hours a week, Tuesdays -Friday 9am - 1pm and she supervises the day to day running of the development.
Facilities include a fitness suite, resident lounge, communal store and guest suite. Emergency pull cords in the flat are linked to Appello Care Line BABC and the House manager when she is available.
Maintenance The property is managed by First Port and the current service charge, per annum, for the year April 24 to March 25 is £4,711 payable half-yearly. (subject to formal verification).
Ground Rent is £310.00 per annum. Note Please note we understand there to be an age restriction in place and residents are to be over 55 years old.
Tenure The tenure of the property is leasehold for the remainder of a term of 125 years from 1 April 2001. Council Tax Sefton Council Band D.
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