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Homechase House, Chase Close, Birkdale, PR8 2DG

PROPERTY TYPE

Retirement Property

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • McCarthy & Stone Retirement Development
  • Quiet cul-de-sac With Mature Grounds
  • Close to Birkdale Village Shops, Cafés & Transport Links
  • First-floor Apartment with Entry Phone System
  • Lounge/diner, Kitchen & Large Double Bedroom
  • Wet Room, UPVC Double Glazing & Electric Heating
  • Residents’ Lounge, Laundry, Guest Room & House Manager
  • Parking on a First-Come Basis, Buyers 60+
  • Sefton MBC Band B
  • Leasehold

Description

Homechase House is a purpose-built development of 1 and 2 bedroom retirement apartments, built by national housebuilders, McCarthy and Stone.  The development is situated at the head of a residential cul de sac in mature grounds and just a short distance away from the many facilities of Birkdale Village, which include a number of specialty shops, restaurants, coffee bars, bus services and the railway station on the Southport to Liverpool commuter line.  The accommodation of the flat very briefly includes a communal entrance with entry phone system, situated to the first floor a private entrance hall leads to a lounge/diner, kitchen, larger than average double bedroom, and wet room.  Upvc double glazing is installed together with electric heating.  The facilities at Homechase House include car parking on a first-come, first served basis, a residents' lounge, a laundry room, guest room and a House Manager.  Buyers should be 60 years of age and above.

Communal Entrance

Entry phone system, development managers office, residents lounge. 
 
First Floor

Entrance Hall

Emergency pull cord system, door to useful built-in storage cupboard housing water heater, metres and electrical consumer unit.

Lounge/Diner - 5.36m x 3.12m (17'7" x 10'3")

UPVC double glazed windows to front side overlooks communal gardens providing dual aspect, an undoubted feature of the property, with storage heating, emergency pull cord, wall light points and archway providing open plan access of dining area leading to…

Kitchen - 2.26m x 2.13m (7'5" x 7'0")

Mondale catching with the number of built-in base units which include cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards, glazed China cupboard and working surfaces with single bowl sink unit, mixer tap and drainer. Kitchen benefits UPVC double glazed window perfect for ventilation and overlooking communal gardens. Appliances include, space for electric oven, four ring electric hob over, freezer and fridge, separate integral to base units. Tiling and extractor.

Bedroom - 4.32m x 2.57m (14'2" x 8'5" to front of wardrobes)

UPVC double glazed window of communal gardens, larger than average master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, drawers, wall light points and night storage heating.

Wet Room/WC - 2.13m x 1.65m (7'0" x 5'5")

Three-piece suite comprising of low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, useful cupboards below, tiled walls with vanity warmer inset and wall light point over, emergency pull cord and entry-level shower enclosure with partial glazed shower screen, Gainsboro Electric shower, wall grips. Diplex wall heater.

Outside

There are communal gardens adjoining the development which are particular feature of the property, planned with established lawns, borders trees and shrubs together with various seating areas. To the front of the development there is a residence car park and a shortcut to Birkdale village.

Council Tax

Sefton MBC Band B

Tenure

Leasehold for the residue of a term of 125 years from the 1st of March 1987, subject to an annual ground rent payable of £488.18

Service Charge

We have been advised that the service charge currently amount to £3,654.87 per annum to include water rates, building insurance, garden maintenance and window cleaning, use of communal laundry, heating, lighting and cleaning of the communal areas. there is an emergency call system, lift maintenance and repair, house manager and sinking fund.

Age Restriction

Minimum age: 60 years for sole occupants, (or 60 for main applicant and 55 years for second applicant) 

Transfer Fee

We are advised that there is a transfer payable by the seller on completion of 1% of the sale price. 

Facilities

Facilities at Homechase House include a development manager who works Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm and emergency pull cords are installed in the flat and provide access to a monitoring service. A guest room is available, communal laundry and residents lounge. 

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Communal
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Communal garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Lift access,Wide doorways,Level access shower

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