Property description
St Leonards Court is undoubtedly one of the most desirable purpose-built over-55s developments in Lancaster, offering the perfect balance of independence, comfort, and community.
Ideally situated close to local amenities, the bus station, city centre, scenic canal walks, healthcare facilities, and excellent transport links, it provides an exceptionally convenient lifestyle for residents.
Here, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. The communal lounge serves as the social hub of the development, where residents regularly enjoy coffee mornings, games, and friendly catch-ups, a lovely way to stay connected and make new friends.
The apartment itself features a communal entrance hall with a lift and stair access to all floors, leading to a private hallway, bright lounge/diner, new kitchen, spacious double bedroom, and a modern shower room. It also benefits from double glazing and electric heating throughout.
Residents can also take advantage of a range of thoughtful facilities, including a guest suite for visiting friends and family, a communal laundry room, on-site storage, a part-time site manager, and a Careline pull-cord system for added peace of mind.
Beautifully maintained and offered with no onward chain, this lovely apartment offers great value for money and a lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience, and community.
Entrance Hallway - Walk-in storage cupboard housing the consumer unit and water cylinder, laminate floor.
Lounge/Diner - Double-glazed windows to the rear, laminate floor, electric radiator, intercom, emergency pull cord,
Kitchen - Newly fitted kitchen with a range of matching wall and base cabinets, stainless steel sink, four plate electric hob and extractor hood, laminate floor.
Bedroom - Double-glazed window to the rear, built-in wardrobes, emergency pull cord, electric radiator, laminate floor.
Shower Room - Shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, extractor fan, fully tiled, emergency pull cord, heated towel rail, laminate floor, W.C.
On Site Guest Suite - A guest suite is available on-site (booking via the on-site property manager) for friends and family to stay. The costs are very reasonable at £30 for single occupancy, £35 for double occupancy and include bedding and towels. No pets are allowed unless for disability services.
Communal Laundry - A communal laundry facility is available and inclusive of the service charge, which includes washing machines, dryers and hand washing facilities.
Outside - A communal car park is available here and other parking sites are within close proximity for visiting friends/family/care services.
Useful Information - Tenure Leasehold
Lease - 125 years
Start Date January 1991
End Date January 2116
90 Years remaining
Service charge - £240.00 per month
Ground rent - £100.00 per annum
Council Tax Band (B ) £1,873
The owners have 'right to manage' and have appointed Parkinson Property to manage the building for them on behalf of St. Leonard Court RTM Co Ltd.
The flat and development have careline pull cord assistance cables located throughout the building.
A refuse room is located on the ground floor and chutes are available on the upper floors
Water Rates Included in Service Charge
Buildings Insurance Included in Service Charge