Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9

A bright, spacious home in a lovely, friendly community.

Apartment 52 at The Sailings is a beautiful, light-filled home on the third floor of this welcoming independent retirement community. Designed for people aged 55 and over, it’s the perfect place to enjoy life your way, surrounded by friendly faces and plenty of comfort.

This larger-than-average two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has a lovely, relaxed feel from the moment you step inside. The wide entrance hall gives a great sense of space and includes handy storage and utility cupboards. There’s even a study, ideal for hobbies, reading, or keeping your computer set up. The spacious lounge and dining area is a real highlight; bright, airy, and perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Double doors open onto your own walk-out balcony, where you can sit with a cup of tea and enjoy peaceful views over the landscaped gardens. The modern fitted kitchen is just off the lounge, making everything easy and convenient. There are two good-sized double bedrooms, with the main bedroom offering an en-suite shower room, plus another bathroom for guests. Everything has been designed to feel easy, comfortable, and homely.

Life at The Sailings is about so much more than your apartment, it’s about being part of a vibrant, caring community. There’s always something going on, whether it’s a chat over coffee in the homeowners’ lounge, a delicious meal in the restaurant, or a creative session in the activity studio. There’s even a hair salon, mobility scooter and bike store, and a guest suite for when family come to stay.

Best of all, there’s staff on-site 24/7, so you can relax knowing help is always there if you ever need it. It’s independent living with the reassurance of support, surrounded by people who share a similar outlook and lifestyle.

Southport is a charming seaside town with so much to enjoy. Stroll along the Victorian pier, explore the promenade, or pop into the local cafés and shops. There are plenty of parks, golf courses, and friendly community spots, all just a short distance away.

Apartment 52 at The Sailings offers the best of both worlds your own private, comfortable space with the warmth and connection of a welcoming community. It’s a place where you can truly feel at home.

Entrance Hall

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

Living/Dining Room

7.01m x 5.19m (23' 0" x 17' 0") The living room offers generous space for both lounge furniture and a dining or breakfast table. uPVC double doors open onto a private terrace, creating a bright and airy feel. The room also provides direct access to the kitchen.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.40m (10' 4" x 7' 10") The kitchen features a stylish range of contemporary wall, drawer, and base units complemented by ample work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob with extraction hood, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, and freezer. A uPVC double-glazed window with electric open-and-close functionality provides natural light and convenience.

Principle Bedroom

5.76m x 2.90m (18' 11" x 9' 6") A uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light, while fitted double wardrobes offer generous storage space. An en-suite shower room is accessed directly from the bedroom.

En-suite Shower Room

2.55m x 1.90m (8' 4" x 6' 3") The en-suite shower room features level anti-slip flooring for safety and comfort. The suite includes a walk-in shower, pedestal wash basin, and inset WC, all complemented by contemporary tiling. A chrome, ladder-style heated towel rail completes the modern look.

Bedroom Two

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

Bathroom

2.50m x 1.70m (8' 2" x 5' 7") The suite comprises a panelled bath with folding shower screen and chrome mixer tap, a pedestal wash basin, and a close-coupled WC. Contemporary tiling adds a stylish touch, complemented by a chrome, ladder-style heated towel rail.

Storage Room

1.35m x 1.28m (4' 5" x 4' 2")

Utility Room

1.41m x 0.80m (4' 8" x 2' 7")

Storage 2

1.65m x 3.29m (5' 5" x 10' 10")

Exterior

Externally, the property features a private terrace — perfect for relaxing with a coffee, tea, or perhaps something stronger. The beautifully landscaped communal gardens are meticulously maintained by Adlington Management Services, allowing you to enjoy the outdoor spaces without any upkeep. The community also offers unallocated parking exclusively for homeowners.

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

2025/26 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sailings are;

1 bedroom – £211
2 bedroom – £224
3 bedroom – £235

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 2025:

2 bedroom – £660.21

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

Building Reservation 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.