The Sidings, Wharfe Street, Lytham, FY8

Welcome to Apartment 20 at The Sidings, a beautifully designed first-floor home offering both comfort and independence within a warm and welcoming retirement community. Thoughtfully managed by Adlington Management Services, The Sidings is an exceptional place to call home, providing a sense of security, companionship, and a fulfilling lifestyle for those aged 55 and over. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a vibrant social environment, this community offers the perfect balance.

This spacious apartment has been designed with both practicality and elegance in mind. Upon entering, you’ll find a generous storage room and a utility cupboard, ensuring that everything has its place. The well-sized lounge is a wonderful space to relax or entertain, with ample room for a dining table and double doors leading out onto a private, southerly facing walk-out balcony. Bathed in natural light throughout the day, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, read a book, or simply watch the world go by.

The modern fitted kitchen is sleek and well-equipped, offering everything you need to prepare meals with ease. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned doubles, providing flexibility to use the second bedroom as a guest room, study, or hobby space. The main bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while a further stylish bathroom adds convenience for guests or family visits.

At The Sidings, independent living is complemented by a strong sense of community. The building is staffed 24/7, offering reassurance and support whenever needed, while the range of communal spaces provides wonderful opportunities to connect with others. The table-service restaurant serves delicious breakfasts and lunches, allowing you to enjoy a meal in the company of friends without the hassle of cooking. The coffee lounge and homeowner lounge provide comfortable, welcoming spaces to socialise, while the activity studio hosts a variety of events and hobbies to suit all interests. There is also a hairdressing salon on-site to keep you looking and feeling your best, and practical amenities such as a mobility scooter and bicycle store. For visiting family and friends, the dedicated guest suite ensures they always have a comfortable place to stay.

Lytham itself is a truly special place to live. Known for its stunning coastal charm, picturesque streets, and vibrant community spirit, it offers a relaxed yet fulfilling lifestyle. The famous Lytham Green provides beautiful walks along the waterfront, with breathtaking views of the Ribble Estuary. The town’s independent shops, cafés, and restaurants offer everything from casual lunches to fine dining, while the lively arts and music scene means there’s always something happening. Lytham Hall and the nearby Lowther Pavilion provide a cultural and social hub, hosting theatre performances, concerts, and community events.

Apartment 20 at The Sidings is more than just a home—it’s an opportunity to embrace a secure, independent lifestyle with like-minded people in a beautiful setting. Whether you’re looking to enjoy quiet moments on your private balcony or engage with a friendly and supportive community, this is a place where you can truly make the most of every day

Entrance Hall

Composite door. Access onto Living/Dining room, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. Additionally the hallway gives access to the utility cupboard and a generous storage cupboard.

Living Through Dining Room

6.92m x 3.44m (maximum) (22' 8" x 11' 3") (maximum) The living room provides ample space for lounge furniture and a dining/breakfast table. uPVC double doors lead onto the personal terrace area. Access on to the kitchen.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.41m (maximum) (10' 4" x 7' 11") (maximum) 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

5.41m x 2.90m (maximum) (17' 9" x 9' 6") (maximum) uPVC double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobes. En-suite shower room off.

En-suite Shower Room

2.51m x 1.86m (8' 3" x 6' 1") The en-suite 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.

Bedroom Two

4.21m x 3.81m (maximum) (13' 10" x 12' 6") (maximum) uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

2.51m x 1.67m (maximum) (8' 3" x 5' 6") (maximum) Suite comprising of a panel bath with folding shower screen and chrome mixer tap, a pedestal wash basin and a close coupled WC. Complimentary contemporary tiling. Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Exterior

Externally the property offers a personal terrace for relaxing and entertaining. 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.

Understanding The Charges

Service and Well Being Charge Benefits

All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:

* A table service restaurant with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals
* Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens
* External window cleaning, including all individual apartments
* Water usage and buildings insurance
* 24-hour on-site support team, 365 days a year, in case of emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment
* Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.

Service and Well-being Charges at The Sidings

2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sidings are:

1 bedroom – £180.87
2 bedroom – £191.13
3 bedroom – £200.82

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. Should there be any future increase, it will be capped in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) or the Annual Earnings Index (AEI), whichever is the higher. So you can be secure in the knowledge there will be no large, unexpected price increases.

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

Communal Facilities Fee

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Sidings is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later.

This fee ensures that homeowners can enjoy the use of our first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:

The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community, including the restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and coffee lounge, hair salon, therapy suite, guest suite and activities studio
Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure
Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace all communal parts of The Sidings to the highest standards whenever required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, but...