The Sidings, Wharf Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8

A truly exceptional opportunity to acquire one of only three apartments of this exclusive design within the prestigious The Sidings, an independent retirement community for the over-55s, professionally managed by Adlington Management Services.

This beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment is a rare gem within the development, offering a significantly larger footprint than the majority of two-bedroom apartments. Designed with both comfort and practicality in mind, Apartment 14 benefits from an enhanced layout featuring a larger-than-average living and dining room, creating a wonderful sense of light and space, together with the valuable addition of a separate study, ideal as a home office, reading room or hobby space.

The spacious living area enjoys patio doors opening directly onto the beautifully maintained communal gardens, offering peaceful views and seamless access to the landscaped outdoor spaces. This enviable ground floor position allows residents to enjoy all the benefits of garden-side living, perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee or entertaining visiting family and friends.

As one of only three apartments of this particular design within this select development, Apartment 14 offers a rare combination of space, versatility and outlook seldom available at The Sidings.

The Sidings is an exclusive development of just 65 privately owned apartments, thoughtfully designed to provide the perfect balance of independence, companionship and reassurance. Here, residents can enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle, free from the concerns of property maintenance and everyday practicalities, while retaining complete independence and privacy.

The many benefits of independent retirement living include the freedom to set your own timetable and live entirely as you choose, alongside the comfort of knowing dedicated staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering invaluable peace of mind for both homeowners and their families. The community environment also creates opportunities for friendship, social connection and participation in as much, or as little, as you wish.

Homeowners enjoy access to an exceptional range of beautifully maintained communal facilities, including:

Elegant on-site restaurant*
Beautifully appointed homeowners’ lounge with outdoor patio area
Activities studio
Therapy suite*
Hairdressing salon*
Cinema room
Internal mobility scooter and bicycle store with electric charging facilities
Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite shower room, television and tea/coffee making facilities
Lifts to all floors
Private homeowners’ parking
Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds
(*charges may apply)

Ideally situated in the heart of Lytham St Annes, The Sidings enjoys a superb location within one of the Fylde Coast’s most desirable and charming seaside towns. Renowned for its elegant tree-lined streets, independent boutiques, welcoming cafés, beautiful promenade and award-winning green spaces, Lytham St Annes offers an enviable lifestyle. The town combines traditional coastal charm with excellent local amenities, transport links and a thriving social scene, making it an ideal setting for relaxed and fulfilling retirement living.

Apartment 14 represents a rare chance to secure a spacious and distinctive home within this highly regarded retirement community, offering luxury, convenience, security and an outstanding quality of life in one of Lancashire’s most sought-after coastal locations.

Entrance Hallway

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

Living/Dining Room

6.31m x 5.18m (20' 8" x 17' 0") The larger than average living room provides ample space for lounge furniture and a dining/breakfast table. uPVC double doors lead onto the personal patio area with adjoins the communal gardens. Access on to the kitchen.

Kitchen

2.40m x 3.16m (7' 10" x 10' 4") 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

2.9m x 5.77m (9' 6" x 18' 11") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobes. En-suite shower room off.

En-suite Shower Room

1.86m x 2.51m (6' 1" x 8' 3") 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

3.02m x 4.55m (9' 11" x 14' 11") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted wardrobes.

Study

1.59m x 3.25m (5' 3" x 10' 8") A versatile room with a uPVC double glazed window. The room could be used for plentiful storage, a home office or an occasional single bedroom dependant on requirements.

Bathroom

1.9m x 3.29m (6' 3" x 10' 10") 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 patio with views over the gardens, perfect for relaxing with a coffee/tea or something stronger. 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 which is not allocated.

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

2026/27 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Sidings are:

1 bedroom – £190
2 bedroom – £201
3 bedroom – £211

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...