Property description
St Leonards Court is arguably one of the best-located purpose-built over-55s developments in Lancaster!
Perfectly positioned within easy reach of local amenities, the bus station, city centre, canal walks, health services, and excellent transport links, it offers a wonderfully convenient lifestyle.
Residents here enjoy the freedom of fully independent living, with the added option to socialise in the welcoming communal lounge, the heart of the community, where regular coffee mornings, games of dominoes, and other friendly gatherings take place.
The accommodation comprises a communal entrance hall with a lift and stairs to all floors, a private entrance hall, bright lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, and modern shower room. The property benefits from double glazing and electric heating throughout.
Living at St Leonards Court also brings additional comforts, including a guest suite for visiting family and friends, a communal laundry room, storage facilities, a part-time site manager, and Careline pull-cord assistance for peace of mind.
This spacious apartment represents excellent value for money and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
Entrance Hallway - Walk-in storage cupboard housing a new water cylinder, consumer unit and storage space.
Lounge/Diner - Two double-glazed windows to the front, storage heater, feature living flame effect electric fire on a polished stone effect hearth and decorative mantelpiece, care line call receiver and pull cord assist, intercom, waist height plug sockets and TV port, carpeted flooring.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen offering a range of matching wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer, four plate ceramic hob, hood extractor, waist-high electric oven and grill, fitted microwave oven, tiled splashback, wall extractor fan, space for under-counter fridge/freezer, laminate floor.
Bedroom - Double-glazed window to the front, storage heater, fitted wardrobes, drawers and dressing table, pull cord assist, waist height plug sockets, two freestanding matching bedside tables (included in the sale), carpeted flooring.
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, non-slip vinyl floor, W.C.
Communal Laundry - A communal laundry facility is available and inclusive of the service charge, which includes washing machines, dryers and hand washing facilities.
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.
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