2 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Two bedroom ground floor apartment
- Patio onto gardens
- Exclusive over 60's retirement living
- House Manager
- Communal Resident's lounge
- Ready to move into
- Within 100 yards of Bus stops
- Approximately 400 meters to local shops and amenities
- Part exchange available
- Call McCarthy Stone Resales to arrange a viewing
Summary - Lawn Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for modern retirement living. The development consists of 28 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The apartments boast Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms and security door entry systems. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home as well as 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the entrance hall and bathroom. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Local Area - Lawn Court is situated in Harwood, a lively community to the North/North East of Bolton, bordering Bury and the West Pennine Moors. Once part of the historic County of Lancashire, today Harwood is mostly residential with a good range of local amenities. Within 500m of a supermarket, Dr. Surgery, library, hairdressers and post office. Within 100m of a butchers, Dental Surgery and Podiatrist. Next door to Lawn Court is the brand-new Harwood Methodist Church and Community Centre which is due for completion end of 2021. The facilities include a place of worship, coffee bar and a sports hall. Lawn Court is a short bus ride away from Bolton town centre and there is a Ring & Ride service provided by Greater Manchester Transport which provides a door-to-door minibus service. Open countryside of the West Pennine Moors and close by Longsight Park provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. A fantastically kept bowling green is also in the vicinity - offering the chance to enjoy a traditional sport in beautiful surroundings. Lawn Court itself has a good community vibe with residents regularly participating in quiz nights, keep fit classes, outings to Lytham and the annual Christmas luncheon.
The Apartment - This 2 bedroom ground floor apartment has been tastefully decorated throughout and enjoys garden views from the patio. Viewing is highly recommended.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads into the entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in this area. There is a door to a handy walk-in cloak with storage shelves and coat hooks. Another door leads in to a walk-in utility area which is plumbed for a washer/dryer and houses the Gledhill water heater and Vent Axia air recovery system. One wall mounted heater, illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system and intercom and emergency pull cord are located in the hall. Doors lead to the bathroom, bedrooms and lounge.
Lounge - A large and airy lounge benefiting from a double-glazed UPVC floor to ceiling window and patio door leading on to a small bistro patio. A delightful spot for looking out on to the well-kept landscaped gardens. In the lounge, there is an electric fire set within a modern fire surround adds an attractive focal point. Ceiling lights, TV and telephone point. Partially double-glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer. Glass shelves. UPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom One - A double bedroom with a walk in wardrobe that has rails and shelving for storage. One wall mounted heater. Ceiling lights, tv and phone point. UPVC double glazed window
Bedroom Two - A double bedroom currently set up as an office. One wall mounted heater. Ceiling lights, tv and phone point. UPVC double glazed window.
Shower Room - Tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access double shower, low level wc and vanity unit wash basin and LED mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater, heated towel rail and extractor fan. Emergency Pull cord.
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, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge £4,566.48 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. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Ground Rent - Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: January 2031
Leasehold - 999 years from 2016
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