Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9

Apartment 47, The Sailings, Southport, is a beautifully presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located on the second floor of this prestigious independent retirement living community, exclusively for those aged 55 and over. The apartment is in excellent decorative condition throughout, offering a perfect combination of style, comfort, and functionality. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway that leads into the bright and airy living through dining room. This elegant living space opens onto a walk-out balcony, offering elevated views that create a peaceful and relaxing environment. The modern fitted kitchen is both practical and stylish, perfect for preparing meals and entertaining guests. Both bedrooms are generously sized doubles, with the master bedroom benefiting from a luxurious en-suite shower room. A further bathroom ensures convenience for residents and visitors alike, while a utility and storage rooms provides ample space for all your household needs.

The Sailings offers more than just a home; it provides a vibrant and supportive community where daily activities are designed to promote companionship and social interaction among homeowners.

Communal facilities include a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, a welcoming homeowners' lounge for social gatherings, a therapy suite, an activity studio, a hairdressing salon, and a guest suite for visiting family or friends. The community is staffed 24/7, ensuring security and support are always on hand, giving residents and their families complete peace of mind. Located on Alexandra Road, The Sailings is ideally positioned to take advantage of all that Southport has to offer. The town’s renowned shopping streets, cafés, and restaurants are just a short distance away, providing plenty of opportunities for leisure and socialising. Southport’s famous promenade, parks, and coastline offer beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxing walks or enjoying the fresh sea air. Excellent transport links make it easy to explore the wider area or stay connected with friends and family. Independent retirement living at The Sailings allows you to enjoy your independence with the added reassurance of a supportive and lively community. With a wealth of communal facilities and daily activities to enhance your lifestyle, this is an ideal setting for those looking to enjoy a fulfilling and active retirement.

Entrance Hallway

Composite door to communal hallway. Double doors opening onto a Utility Area comprising of space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and shelving/storage space. A further storage area housing the energy efficient hot water cylinder. Living room, two bedrooms and bathroom off.

Living Through Dining Room

11' 5" (maximum) x 22' 10" (maximum) (3.48m x 6.96m) uPVC double glazed double doors leading onto the walk on balcony. Electric feature fireplace. Electric storage heater. Kitchen off.

Kitchen

uPVC double glazed window with electric open/close function. A range of wall, drawer and base units with roll top preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel one and half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and a four ring electric hob with stainless steel splashback and extraction hood. Chrome recessed downlights.

Principle Bedroom

17' 9" (maximum) x 9' 6" (maximum) (5.38m x 2.87m) uPVC double glazed window. Built in wardrobes. Electric radiator. En-suite wet room off.

En-suite Wet Room

6' 3" (maximum) x 8' 4" (maximum) (1.85m x 2.51m) Suite comprising of a level wet room shower, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and inset WC. Anti-slip flooring. Chrome ladder style radiator.

Bedroom Two

13' 10" (maximum) x 12' 5" (maximum) (3.58m x 3.76m) uPVC double glazed window. Fitted wardrobes. Electric Radiator.

Bathroom

8' 2" x 5' 6" (2.49m x 1.68m) Suite comprising of a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment and a folding shower screen, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Complimentary contemporary tiles. Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All homeowners living at The Sailings, Southport 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 exceptionally good value.
* 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 The Sailings

2024/25 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sailings are;

1 bedroom – £203
2 bedroom – £215
3 bedroom – £226

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:

2 bedroom – £642.88

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 0.25% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of occupation will be levied when you sell on your apartment and is capped at 10 years. 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 buildings roof and car park etc. This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment.