The Cottons Factory Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0

Apartment 15, The Cottons, Ramsbottom provides independent retirement living for the over 65s situated in the highly sought-after market town of Ramsbottom.

Apartment 15 at The Cottons offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy an independent, secure, and sociable lifestyle within a beautifully maintained retirement community managed by Adlington Management Services.

Location:

Just a short walk from Ramsbottom town centre, residents can enjoy the town’s array of charming cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, and weekly markets. Nestled within the picturesque Rossendale Valley, Ramsbottom combines small-town warmth with scenic countryside views and excellent transport links to Bury and Manchester; perfect for visits from friends and family or exploring the local area at leisure.

The Cottons Community:

The Cottons is an exclusive, purpose-built independent retirement community designed for people aged 65 and over. Comprising 57 high-quality apartments, the development offers a welcoming environment where homeowners can live independently while enjoying friendship, comfort, and peace of mind.

Homeowners benefit from 24-hour on-site staff, providing reassurance that help is always available if needed, both now and in the future. This secure setting offers the best of both worlds: independence with support on hand.

The lifestyle at The Cottons encourages wellbeing and social connection, with superb communal facilities that include a table-service restaurant, coffee lounge, activity suite, hairdressing salon, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Whether you prefer to join in community activities or enjoy a quiet, private lifestyle, The Cottons offers flexibility to suit your needs.

The Apartment:

Apartment 15 is a beautifully presented two-bedroom home, thoughtfully upgraded by the current owner to offer modern comfort and elegant style.

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance hall with utility cupboard and separate storage room, a spacious living and dining room filled with natural light, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, Neff oven and warming drawer, and a Quooker boiling-water tap, two double bedrooms, both with upgraded digital-control radiators and practical lowered wardrobe rails, a stylish shower room featuring a convenient handrail for ease of use, a guest cloakroom (WC) with full-length mirror.

Upgrades  throughout the apartment include Amtico flooring, chrome dimmer switches, wall lighting, and night-and-day electric blinds, ensuring both practicality and a touch of luxury.

Why Choose Independent Retirement Living? 

Living at The Cottons allows homeowners to enjoy greater independence with the reassurance of support if ever needed. The 24-hour on-site team and secure entry system offer complete peace of mind, while the vibrant social community ensures there’s always friendship and activity nearby. Whether dining with neighbours, enjoying a coffee in the lounge, or simply knowing someone is available day or night, homeowners can truly relax and live life on their own terms. Apartment 15 at The Cottons offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and connection; an ideal home for those seeking independence with reassurance and community at its heart.

Entrance Hallway

The inviting entrance hall offers access into the living area, two double bedrooms, a shower room, a guest clockroom, a generous storage room and a utility cupboard. Upgraded Amtico flooring.

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 patio area. Access leads into the kitchen whilst space is provided for a dining table. Upgraded Amtico flooring.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.4m (10' 4" x 7' 10") The modern fully fitted kitchen comprises of a range of wall, drawer 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 Neff oven and warmer drawer, integrated microwave, slimline dishwasher, a fridge and freezer, and a Quooker tap.

Main Bedroom

4.55m (maximum) x 2.59m (maximum) (14' 11" x 8' 6") uPVC double glazed window. Built in double wardrobe. Upgraded Amtico flooring.

Bedroom Two

4.55m (maximum) x 3.28m (maximum) (14' 11" x 10' 9") uPVC double glazed window.

Shower Room

2.54m x 1.89m (8' 4" x 6' 2") 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.

Cloakroom

1.5m x 1.44m (4' 11" x 4' 9") Inset WC and wash basin.

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, 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 visitors apartment 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 2025, at Ramsbottom, are;

1 bedroom – £209.34
2 bedroom – £216.38
3 bedroom – £232.69

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 2025:

1 bedroom apartments – £1,133.31
2 bedroom apartments – £1,259.23
3 bedroom apartments – £1,511.08

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.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the ...