Adlington House, Moorside Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41

Apartment 37, Adlington House, Urmston, is a beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment situated on the first floor of this highly sought-after independent retirement living community for those aged 60 and over.

The apartment is in excellent decorative condition throughout and offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. The accommodation features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a bright and airy living and dining room, which opens onto a walk-out balcony. From here, you can enjoy an elevated view of the gardens, providing a peaceful retreat. The modern fitted kitchen is designed for ease of use and complements the living space beautifully. There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the flexibility to use the second bedroom as a guest room or study. The contemporary shower room is conveniently located, while a utility room and a generous storage room add to the apartment's practical appeal.

Adlington House offers more than just a place to live – it fosters a true sense of community, with daily activities designed to encourage social interaction and companionship. The 24/7 staffing ensures both security and support, providing peace of mind for all residents. Communal facilities include a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, a cosy homeowners' lounge perfect for socialising, an activity studio, a hairdressing salon, a therapy suite, and a guest suite for visiting friends or family. The apartment is ideally situated on Moorside Road in Urmston, a thriving town that offers a wealth of amenities. Nearby, you’ll find an array of shops, cafés, and local services, as well as beautiful parks for leisurely strolls. Urmston is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services and easy access to the train station, making it simple for residents to stay in touch with loved ones or explore the wider area.

Independent retirement living at Adlington House allows you to maintain your independence while enjoying the benefits of a secure and sociable environment. With a range of daily activities and the comfort of knowing support is available if needed, this is an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy their later years in a vibrant and welcoming community.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hallway provides access to the principle rooms, being; a generous storage room, the living/dining room, two bedrooms, shower room, and a utility area.

Living Through Dining Room

3.42m (maximum) x 6.94m (maximum) (11' 3" x 22' 9") The living room provides ample space for lounge furniture and a dining/breakfast table. uPVC double doors lead onto the Southerly facing walk out balcony with garden views. Access on to the kitchen.

Kitchen

2.4m x 3.16m (7' 10" x 10' 4") The kitchen provides a range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four ring electric hob, extraction hood, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave oven and a fridge and freezer. uPVC double glazed window with electric open and close.

Principle Bedroom

2.90m (maximum) x 4.44m (maximum) (9' 6" x 14' 7") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two

3.02m (maximum) x 4.44m (maximum) (9' 11" x 14' 7") uPVC double glazed window.

Shower Room

2m x 2.55m (6' 7" x 8' 4") The shower room provides level anti slip flooring. The suite comprises of a walk in shower, a pedestal wash basin and an inset WC. Complimentary contemporary tiling. Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Storage Room

1.25m x 3.42m (4' 1" x 11' 3")

Utility

1.05m x 1.92m (3' 5" x 6' 4") Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Exterior

The expansive communal gardens are maintained by Adlington Management Services meaning you have full enjoyment of landscaped beautiful grounds with no work. The community also provides homeowner parking which is not allocated.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All homeowners living at Adlington House, Urmston will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of care, support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as;

* The provision of a daily restaurant service which enables homeowners to enjoy a delicious freshly prepared meal at subsidised rates.
* Communal cleaning and maintenance
* External window cleaning
* Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
* 24-hour support everyday, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Service and Well-being Charges at Adlington House

2024/25 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Adlington House, Urmston are;

1 bedroom – £175
2 bedroom – £175
3 bedroom – £175

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Ground Rent

Adlington developments provide extensive communal facilities, such as the lounge, restaurant and commercial kitchen, coffee lounge, hairdressing salon, guest suite, staff rooms, management offices and the mobility scooter and bicycle store, as well as landscaped gardens and grounds. It is these facilities along with the 24-hour on-site support which makes your home likely to be suitable for your whole life, without the need to move to a care home. This is a major benefit to well-being, peace of mind and independence and, if it avoids care home fees, also has considerable financial advantages. You will only purchase your own apartment, so in order to recoup the considerable costs of these extensive facilities we levy an annual Ground Rent.

Annual Ground Rent charges 2024:

£1,318.60

The Ground Rent is due annually from 1st January and will be reviewed every year in line with the Retail Price Index.

Building Reserve Fund

While the day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and facilities is covered by the Service and Well-being Charge, which is kept as low as possible to leave homeowners with maximum disposable income, major capital costs and refurbishment are not included.
It is important that maintenance is kept to the highest standards for all to enjoy, and to cover any major works, a fee of 0.5% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of ownership will be levied when you sell on your apartment. A contribution to the Building Reserve Fund is also collected through the Service and Well-being Charge.
The Building Reserve Fund will build up over time so that money is available to pay for capital costs as they occur e.g replacement lifts, restaurant kitchen equipment, the building’s roof and car park etc. This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment.