The Cottons, Factory Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0

Welcome to The Cottons in Ramsbottom, a charming and contemporary two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence located on the second floor. Nestled within a serene independent retirement community managed by Adlington Management Services, this apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and security.

As you enter the apartment, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hallway leading onto an elegantly designed living area that connects into a modern, fully-equipped kitchen. Large patio doors provide the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The master bedroom features an en-suite shower room with anti-slip level flooring. The second bedroom is generously sized and can easily serve as a guest room or a home office, complemented by a second well-appointed bathroom.

Homeowners at The Cottons enjoy a host of amenities designed to enhance their lifestyle. The community is beautifully maintained, offering lovely communal areas, landscaped gardens, and various social activities that foster a vibrant and engaging environment. With the peace of mind provided by Adlington Management Services, you can enjoy your retirement years with ease and confidence. Apartment 51 at The Cottons is more than just a place to live—it's a place to call home.

Entrance Hallway

The inviting entrance hall offers access into the living area, two double bedrooms, the bathroom, a generous storage room and the utility cupboard.

Living through Dining Room

6.97m x 3.47m (22' 10" x 11' 5") The living/dining room provides uPVC double glazed doors leading to the walk on balcony. Access leads into the kitchen whilst space is provided for a dining table.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.40m (10' 4" x 7' 10") The modern fully fitted kitchen comprises of a range of wall, draw and base units with preparation surface incorporating the stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integral appliances include a full ring electric hob with extraction hood and integrated electric oven, integrated microwave, slimline dishwasher, and fridge and freezer.

Main Bedroom

5.4m x 2.9m (17' 9" x 9' 6") uPVC double glazed window. Built in double wardrobe. En-suite shower room off.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.55m x 1.90m (8' 4" x 6' 3") The generous and practical wet room has level anti-slip flooring and complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls. The suite comprises of a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

4.22m x 3.77m (13' 10" x 12' 4") uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

2.51m x 1.70m (8' 3" x 5' 7") 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.

Utility Cupboard

1.41m x 0.7m (4' 8" x 2' 4") Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.

Storage

1.25m x 2.70m (4' 1" x 8' 10") Excellent storage space, ideal when downsizing into an Adlington property.

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped and well maintained gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and all its flora without the concerns of having the responsibilities of the upkeep. Parking is provided with homeowner on site parking available.

Facilities Include

When you move into The Cottons in Ramsbottom, you can set your own timetable and live life however you choose, free from everyday worries and compromises. You’re guaranteed the best of both worlds: a beautiful, self-contained apartment to call your own and an extensive suite of communal facilities on your doorstep. Including:

Elegant on-site restaurant*
Beautifully appointed lounge with outdoor patio area
Activities studio
Assisted bathroom and therapy suite
Hairdressing salon*
Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite for when family and friends stay*
Lifts for easy accessibility
Private homeowners parking
Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds for you to enjoy

*additional charges apply.

Service and Well-being Charges Benefits

All homeowners living at The Cottons, Ramsbottom 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. This charge is to provide services such as;

The provision of a daily restaurant service serving delicious meals.
Communal cleaning and maintenance
External window cleaning
Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

You no longer have to take into consideration the ongoing costs of upkeep and maintenance of your current property, grounds and gardens. As well as owning a modern stylish apartment built to high specification that is well insulated and cost effective to heat.

Service and Well-being Charges

Approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges for 2024/25, at Ramsbottom, are;

1 bedroom – £202
2 bedroom – £208
3 bedroom – £224

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

Annual Ground Rent charges 2024:

1 bedroom apartments – £1,103.56
2 bedroom apartments – £1,226.18
3 bedroom apartments – £1,471.42

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

In addition, to give homeowners maximum flexibility, we have incorporated into our lease the option for you to buy out your Ground Rent at any time by giving the legal landlord written notice and paying a fee of 40 x the Ground Rent at the time of the service of the notice which will take effect from the 1st January the following year. For every year after that for the duration of the lease the rent will be a “peppercorn” (i.e. zero pounds)

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. 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.