This impressive first-floor retirement apartment (over 55s) occupies a prime position directly opposite the beautiful Hesketh Park, with excellent transport links into Southport town centre. One of the largest apartments within the development, the striking turret forms the main living space, incorporating a defined dining area and access onto a private balcony enjoying park views. There are two generous double bedrooms, with the second bedroom also enjoying direct access to the balcony. The principal bedroom benefits from extensive fitted wardrobes and a stylish, contemporary en-suite shower room. The kitchen is finished to a high standard with quartz work surfaces, sleek gloss units and integrated Neff appliances. The apartment has been fully renovated to exacting standards throughout and further benefits from a second modern shower room. The development offers a passenger lift, residents’ lounge with communal kitchen, rental parking, attractive communal gardens, a large nearby laundry room, on-site house manager and a 24-hour lifeline emergency system.

Communal Entrance
Secure communal entrance with entry phone system, residents’ lounge and communal kitchen. Passenger lifts provide access to all floors.

First Floor
The apartment is situated on the first floor and is easily accessible via both stairs and passenger lift.

Private Entrance Hall
Spacious and welcoming entrance hall with built-in storage cupboard housing the wall-mounted consumer unit and Gledhill Pulsacoil thermal store providing mains-pressure hot water. Emergency pull-cord system and electric wall heater. Finished with Karndean flooring.

Lounge/Diner – 5.74m x 5.87m (18'10" x 19'3")
An impressive turret-style living space with two uPVC double glazed bay windows overlooking the front and side of the development, enjoying attractive views towards Hesketh Park. Feature coal-effect electric fire with marble-style surround and wall light points.

The lounge opens to a defined dining area with uPVC double glazed door leading to the private balcony with timber decking, cast iron balustrade and wall light point, enjoying elevated views across Hesketh Park. The balcony also provides access to the second bedroom via uPVC double glazed double doors.

Breakfast Kitchen – 3.51m x 3.05m (11'6" x 10'0")
Stylish and contemporary breakfast kitchen with uPVC double glazed window. Fitted with a comprehensive range of high-gloss base and wall units with under-cupboard lighting and quartz work surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar and matching splashbacks. Inset single bowl sink with mixer tap.

Integrated Neff appliances include ceramic hob with canopy extractor, double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and pull-out pantry cupboard. Karndean flooring and recessed spotlighting complete the finish.

Master Bedroom – 5.74m x 3.61m (18'10" x 11'10")
A generous principal bedroom with uPVC double glazed window and extensive fitted wardrobes with flyover storage cupboards, dressing table recess and drawers. Additional built-in wardrobes to one wall. Door leading to:

Ensuite Shower Room/WC – 2.13m x 2.26m (7'0" x 7'5")
Modern en-suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with storage below and concealed cistern WC, wall-mounted mirror and cupboard, and step-in shower enclosure with glazed sliding door, grab rail and thermostatic shower. Fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, grey effect 'Adark' vinyl and recessed spotlighting.

Bedroom Two – 5.33m x 3.15m (17'6" x 10'4")
A further spacious double bedroom with uPVC double glazed door and window opening onto the front-facing balcony overlooking Hesketh Park and linking to the main living area. Electric wall heater and built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving.

Shower Room/WC – 1.78m x 2.87m (5'10" x 9'5")
Stylish second shower room with low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin with waterfall mixer tap and step-in shower enclosure with glazed sliding door, thermostatic shower, handrail and retractable shower seat. Tiled walls with extractor fan, grey effect 'Adark' vinyl and ladder-style chrome heated towel rail.

Outside
Attractive communal gardens surround the development. We understand the current owners rent one parking space at a cost of approximately £280 per annum (subject to confirmation).

Maintenance
We understand Lynn Thompson oversees the day-to-day management of the development, with the current service charge in the region of £2,378.76 per annum.

Tenure
We understand the property is leasehold with a term of 125 years from 1st January 2005.

Age Restrictions
Residents must be a minimum of 55 years of age.

Guest Suite
Two guest suites are available within the development, fully furnished with twin beds, wardrobes, seating and private bathroom facilities. Charges are understood to be £60 for one or two nights, with a subsequent charge of £35 per night thereafter (occupants must be aged 18 years or over).

Note
We understand that upon resale, the management company applies an administration charge of 0.75% of the resale price, together with a further charge of 0.25% of the calculated 0.75% fee, multiplied by the number of years of occupancy (subject to confirmation).