The Sailings, Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9 9AU

Welcome to Apartment 9 at The Sailings, a beautifully appointed deluxe ground-floor residence nestled within one of Southport’s most sought-after independent retirement communities.

Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, this charming one-bedroom apartment offers a perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and a vibrant community spirit.

With its exceptional contemporary design, the apartment provides everything needed for a relaxed, fulfilling lifestyle while maintaining the freedom to enjoy life on your terms.

As you step into the welcoming entrance hallway, you’ll immediately feel the warmth and attention to detail that define this lovely home.

The spacious living and dining area is bathed in natural light, thanks to double doors that open directly onto a private patio, extending to the beautifully maintained communal gardens.

Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment of solitude or hosting friends for tea, this space offers a perfect setting for any occasion.

The modern fitted kitchen is designed with both style and practicality in mind, offering ample room to prepare meals with ease.

The generously proportioned double bedroom provides a peaceful retreat at the end of the day, while the well-appointed shower room, with its level anti-slip flooring, ensures comfort and safety.

There’s also a handy utility and storage room, perfect for keeping everything neat and organised.

The apartment’s ground-floor location means easy access to The Sailings’ communal facilities, including a welcoming coffee lounge, a restaurant serving delicious breakfasts and lunches, and the stylish homeowners’ lounge, ideal for socialising with neighbours.

At The Sailings, the sense of community is truly at the heart of everyday life.

With staff available around the clock, there’s always someone on hand should you need assistance, offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

What makes independent retirement living so special is the flexibility it affords; you can take part in community activities and social gatherings as much or as little as you like, maintaining your independence while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment.

Whether you’re chatting with friends over coffee or taking part in an exercise class in the activity studio, the choice is entirely yours.

Southport itself is an enviable location, with its elegant coastal charm and array of amenities.

From the famous Lord Street with its delightful shops and cafes to the stunning coastline and parks, there’s always something to explore.

Southport offers a perfect blend of town and seaside living, with a lively cultural scene, theatres, and galleries, as well as beautiful walks along the pier or through the botanic gardens.

For those who appreciate nature, the nearby coastline and the famous sand dunes are ideal for peaceful strolls and birdwatching.

Apartment 9 at The Sailings offers not just a place to live but a lifestyle that embraces independence, comfort, and community.

It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that retirement living has to offer in the heart of Southport.

Entrance Hallway   The entrance hallway provides access to the principle rooms, being; a storage/utility room,, the living/dining room, a double bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Useful fitted furniture has been added by the homeowner for additional storage.

Living/Dining Room   3.42m (maximum) x 6.86m (maximum) (11' 3" x 22' 6") The living room provides ample space for lounge furniture and a dining/breakfast table.

uPVC double doors lead onto the personal patio and furthermore to the communal gardens. Fireplace. Electric wall mounted heater. Access on to the kitchen.

Kitchen   2.4m x 3.16m (7' 10" x 10' 4") The kitchen provides a range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap.

Integrated appliances include a four ring electric hob, extraction hood, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave oven and a fridge and freezer.

uPVC double glazed window with electric open and close function. Double Bedroom   3.44m x 4.43m (11' 3" x 14' 6") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobes.

Shower Room   1.93m x 2.55m (5' 7" x 8' 4") The en-suite shower room provides level anti slip flooring. The suite comprises of a walk in shower, a pedestal wash basin and an inset WC.

Complimentary contemporary tiling. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Exterior   Externally the property offers a south-easterly personal patio for relaxing with a coffee/tea or something stronger.

The patio adjoins the expansive communal gardens which are maintained by Adlington Management Services meaning you have full enjoyment of beautiful grounds with no work required.

The community also provides homeowner parking which is not allocated.

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   2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sailings are; 1 bedroom – £210.84 2 bedroom – £223.10 3 bedroom – £235.35 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...