1 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- ONE YEAR SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDED
- Communal Resident's Lounge
- House Manager, 24 hour careline
- Bus Stop directly outside the development
- Guest-suite for friends and family
- Balcony with far reaching views
- Lift to all floors
- Mobility Scooter Store Room
- Camera Door Entry System
A SPACIOUS and WELL PRESENTED one bedroom apartment with VIEWS over LANCASTER CASTLE and the LAKE DISTRICT, situated on the SECOND FLOOR of a McCARTHY STONE Retirement Living Plus development with ON-SITE RESTAURANT, ESTATE MANAGER and CQC registered CARE TEAM, on a BUS ROUTE and located just over HALF A MILE from Lancaster TOWN CENTRE.
With Smooth Move, you'll get financial help towards estate agent and legal fees as well as free specialist removals.
FREE specialist removals
£2,500 towards estate agent fees
£1,000 towards legal fees
Smooth Move Offer
Available on selected properties
Estate Agent fees paid up to £2,500 incl. VAT
Solicitor's fees paid up to £1,000 incl. VAT
Recommended Agents and Solicitors must be used in order to qualify
Handyman service available in the first 30 days after moving
Removals and de-cluttering service available. Belongings are unpacked to a flat surface
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion
Williamson Court - Williamson Court was built by McCarthy & Stone and designed specifically for assisted retirement living for the over 70's.
The development consists of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier. This includes beautifully equipped kitchens with waist height ovens to minimise bending, wet room with shower for ease of use, simple lever taps and slip resistant flooring.
As well as the privacy of your own apartment, there's the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners' lounge whenever you feel like company, and it's a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. Open every day, our table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements.
Williamson Court also benefits from landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in all rooms.
Local Area - Located in the North West, Lancaster is conveniently situated only a couple of miles from the coast nestled between Manchester and the Lake District. Set amidst spectacular scenery, the city offers easy access to the national road network and boasts strong rail links to the rest of the country.
A farmer's market takes place every second Wednesday at Market Square and offers an array of local produce available for purchase.
Lancaster's Norman Castle watches over the city and its sturdy walls enclose both a courthouse and a prison, the latter of which was closed in 2011. Other local heritage attractions are the Priory and Parish Church, both famed for their unique architecture.
Take a trip to Morecambe Bay and watch waders march up the shore or spot seals lazing in the sea. In addition to its unique wildlife, the area also boasts spectacular seascape views.
Entrance Hall - Your front door with spy hole and letterbox is located approximately 10 paces from the lift. In the large entrance hall are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, the apartment's security door entry system and the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system all situated. There is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard and further doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and wet room.
Living Room - Living room enjoys an attractive outlook over the courtyard at the rear of the development and the car park, perfect for watching the comings and goings, and also benefits from a Juliet balcony. There is ample space for dining and an electric fire with stone effect surround which creates an attractive focal point to the room. There are TV and telephone points and a Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and an electric storage heater. Partially glazed double doors lead onto the separate kitchen.
Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of wood effect wall and base level units and drawers with a granite effect work surface over and under pelmet lighting. A stainless steel sink and drainer with mono lever tap sits under a electronically operated window which enjoys views of Lancaster Castle and the Lake District. Integrated appliances include a raised level oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood over, fridge and freezer. Ceramic tiled floor and central ceiling spot lights.
Bedroom - This spacious double bedroom again enjoys a pleasant outlook through the full length window and benefits from mirror fronted built-in wardrobes housing rails and shelving. A central ceiling light, raised power points, TV and phone point and a wall mounted electric heater.
Wetroom - Fully tiled and designed as a wet room for ease of access, the wet room comprises of a level access shower with adjustable showerhead, hand rails and shower curtain, WC and hand rail, vanity unit with wash basin and sensor illuminated mirror above with shaving point, electric heated towel rail, extractor fan, emergency pull cord and anti-slip flooring.
Service Charge (Breakdown) - . Estate Manager
. CQC registered on-site care team 24 hours a day
. Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. Window Cleaning (outside only)
. 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
. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
. Running of the on-site restaurant
. Intruder alarm system
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.
Service charge: £8,719.44 per annum (for financial year end 30th June 2024)
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum and are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 2016
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2031
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
Smooth Move Offer - Who knew moving could be so easy. For a limited time only McCarthy Stone are offering all purchasers of properties at Williamson Court financial help towards estate agent and legal fees, as well as free specialist removals. Our Smooth Move package includes:
- £2,500 towards estate agent fees
- Removal service
- £1,000 towards legal fees
Terms & conditions apply. Available on resale purchases at Williamson Court via McCarthy Stone Resales only. Estate Agent fees paid up to £2,500 incl. VAT. Solicitor's fees paid up to £1,000 incl. VAT. Recommended Agents and Solicitors must be used in order to qualify. Handyman service available in the first 30 days after moving. Removals and de-cluttering service available. Belongings are unpacked to a flat surface. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Speak to your Property Consultant at Williamson Court for more details.
Additional Information & Services - . Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage
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