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1 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Almost new One bedroom apartment with garden views
- Exclusive over 55's development
- Stunning Homeowners' Lounge with terrace seating area
- Car Club
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Bright and airy with Juliet balcony
- 0.2 miles from Pemwortham town centre
- Part exchange scheme available
- Camera entry system
Summary - The complex features 30 one bed and 21 two bed apartments, exclusively available for the over 55s. Our Retirement Living apartments are finished to the highest quality, with every feature retirees could hope for in order to ensure a luxurious and independent retirement lifestyle.
We ensure the safety and security of our residents with the latest security technology. There is a camera entry system in every apartment, so that residents can see who their visitors are before allowing them entry to the complex. Each home also benefits from a burglar alarm, and smoke detectors are fitted throughout the development.
From the on-site House Manager to help new residents settle in and deal with any queries or issues, to the sociable Homeowners' Lounge with Wi-Fi, new residents will be made to feel right at home. Meet your new neighbours in the communal spaces or explore the pretty landscaped gardens,.
Maintain your independence when you retire to McCarthy & Stone in Penwortham, which has lifts to all floors of the development for ease of access, a mobility scooter store room, as well as a 24-hour call system to give Homeowners peace of mind.
Local Area - The town centre of Penwortham has all the local amenities residents could wish for, including a Post Office, pharmacy, bakery, opticians, hairdressers, florist, travel agency, banks, a variety of restaurants and pubs, and a supermarket. The development is located only 0.2 miles from the centre of Penwortham, just off the A59 motorway linking to Preston 2.5 miles to the north, and Ormskirk 16 miles to the south. There is also good access to Flyde Coast and Southport,16 and 17.5 miles to the west respectively. On the first Saturday of each month St Teresa's Parish Centre in Penwortham holds a Farmers' Market, where you can find a great selection of locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and produce, as well as handmade gifts like soaps, perfumes and other natural beauty products.
There are plenty of local attractions close to Penwortham, including Hurst Grange Park, City Church Preston, Turbary Woods Owl and Bird Sanctuary, Lancashire Infantry Museum, and the Ribble Steam Railway to name but a few. Residents will find plenty of things to do to suit any taste or age group from young grandchildren to friends old and new.
There are regular bus services from Penwortham to surrounding towns, villages and cities, including Southport, Ormskirk, Bent Bridge, Preston, Liverpool and Blackpool. There is a bus stop located on Little Close, under 400 feet from the development.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated, as well as Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, a security door entry system and door to a walk in store/airing cupboard. Further doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Storage / Study Room - A useful room off the lounge.
Lounge - This spacious room benefits from a Juliet balcony offering a good aspect overlooking landscaped gardens. The dining area itself provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. Additionally, there is a very useful room off the lounge suitable for a variety of uses such as a study or for storage. There are 3 ceiling light fittings, plenty of raised height plug sockets, a TV and telephone point and partially glazed door to the separate Kitchen.
Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units with under counter lighting. A double glazed window sits above a single sink and drainer unit which has a mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Central ceiling light fitting and tiled flooring.
Bedroom - This spacious double bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Central ceiling light, TV and phone point .
Bathroom - Tiled walls and fitted with suite comprising; level access shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Heated towel rail.
Car Parking - Please speak to the House Manager or Property Consultant.
Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24 hour emergency call system
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
. Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas and all external window cleaning, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service Charge: £2,561.75 per annum (for financial year end 30/09/2024)
Leasehold Information - Lease Length: 999 years from 2019
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jan 2034
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 55 years.
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