Flat for sale in Forum Court, 80 Lord Street, Southport PR8.

Forum Court is a prestigious development of 'very sheltered' housing, and designed to enable retired buyers to retain their independence and live in their own homes as long as possible. This well-presented flat is situated on the fifth floor with fabulous views over Lord Street and the Southport Town Centre. The centrally heated and double glazed accommodation includes; a private entrance with walk-in store room and separate ww, lounge and breakfast kitchen with a range of built-in appliances, main bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a second double bedroom and a spacious bathroom. The facilities at Forum Court include a team of House Managers, House Keeping Assistants, a communal lounge, a conservatory, a dining room, and a guest suite. Car Parking is available on a first-come basis. An early viewing is recommended. No Chain Delay.

Communal Entrance

Entry phone system, House Managers office, Residents Lounge and Conservatory, stairs and lifts to all floors.

Fifth Floor

Private Entrance Hall

Entry phone handset, entry phone control, linen cupboard.

Lounge - 4.57m x 4.34m (15'0" x 14'3" overall measurements)

Double-glazed windows overlooking Lord Street, coving, wall light points, attractive fire surround. Emergency pull cord. Door leading to...

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.45m x 2.57m (11'4" x 8'5")

Double-glazed window with single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit below, a range of base units with cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards, working surfaces. Mid-way wall tiling, four-ring ceramic hood with cooker hood above, 'Neff' one and a half electric oven, integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom 1 - 5.28m x 3.05m (17'4" x 10'0" overall measurements)

Double-glazed window, built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom 2 - 3.86m x 2.54m (12'8" x 8'4")

Double-glazed window. Emergency pull cord.

Bathroom - 2.46m x 2.39m (8'1" x 7'10")

Low sided bath with electric shower above, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, half tiled walls, extractor, emergency pull cord.

WC - 1.98m x 1.22m (6'6" x 4'0")

Low level WC, wash hand basin, half tiled walls and extractor. Emergency pull cord.

Walk-in Store - 2.13m x 1.09m (7'0" x 3'7")

Outside

Communal gardens and car parking on a first-come-first-served basis.

Service Charge

We understand that 'Retirement Security Limited' supervises the day-to-day running of the development and the current service charge is payable in the region of £674.36 per month, which is reviewed annually.

Sheltered Housing

The concept of very sheltered housing is to enable retired people to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as long as possible. All communal facilities and all the rooms in the flat are accessible to everyone including those using wheelchairs. The services offered at Forum Court are much greater than usually offered in sheltered housing; there is a team of duty managers, one of whom is always present on site, a team of house keeping assistances provide domestic assistance and 1 1/2 hours of domestic is included within the service charge each week. Additional assistance is available. Facilities at the development include; lounge, conservatory and dining room. A double guest suite with en suite shower room and bathroom is available at a cost of £55 per night for one person for £65 per night for two people and this includes a light breakfast. We understand the age restriction to be 60 years.

Transfer Fee

We confirm that there will be a transfer fee payable to rsl (Retirement Security Ltd) each time an owner sells on, or transfers ownership of their dwelling. This is a transferred premium, the calculation of the transfer premium is based on when the transfer takes place as follows:

Up to one year from the first purchase or most recent transfer= 1% of the gross proceeds of sale.

Between years 1 and 2 from the first purchase or most recent transfer= 2% of the gross proceeds of sale.

For 2 years or more from the first purchase or most recent transfer= 3% of the gross proceeds of sale.

Tenure

Leasehold with a remaining Lease term of 125 years from 1st January 1995.

Council Tax

Sefton mbc Band D.