This stunning McCarthy & Stone development known as Orchid Court was constructed in 2016 and consists of 36 one and two bedroomed retirement apartments directly opposite St Annes Beach and Promenade. This particular two bedroomed ground floor apartment enjoys a sunny south facing position with a large covered and part enclosed sun terrace. The development is situated within very close walking distance to the centre of St Annes Square with its comprehensive shopping facilities and transport services. No onward chain. Viewing essential.
Ground Floor -
Communal Entrance Hallway - Very well presented communal entrance with video entry phone security system. Lift and stairs to all floors.
Resident's Lounge - Tastefully decorated and spacious lounge area with television. Communal kitchen leading off. The communal resident's lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. Friends and relatives can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). There is a dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours.
Private Entrance Hallway - 3.96m x 3.76m max (13' x 12'4 max) - Central hallway with wall mounted video entry phone handset. Very useful walk in store room 5'3 x 4'2 with wall light and housing a Gledhill Eco hot water cylinder and circuit breaker fuse box. Open plan to to the hallway is the Lounge and Kitchen.
Lounge With Dining Area - 5.61m x 2.95m (18'5 x 9'8) - Very well proportioned reception room. Bi folding double glazed patio doors overlook and give direct access to the sun terrance. Fitted vertical window blinds. Telephone point. Television aerial point. Sliding door gives access to the adjoining 2nd Bedroom/Sitting Room.
Sun Terrace - 6.10m x 1.42m (20' x 4'8) - Superb covered stone flagged sun terrace enjoying a sunny south facing aspect and overlooking the front of the development. With direct access to a communal lawned garden beyond and the front parking area. The beach and foreshore is just a short stroll away. With low brick wall and glazed balustrade. Inset overhead lighting. Door gives access to a very useful private brick store 4'5 x 3'5.
Kitchen - 2.92m x 2.49m (9'7 x 8'2) - Modern fitted kitchen comprising a good range of eye and low level fixture cupboards and drawers, incorporating a useful full length larder cupboard. Stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with centre mixer tap. Set in heat resistant roll edged work surfaces with matching splash back and concealed downlighting. Built in good quality appliances comprise: Neff four ring ceramic hob with an illuminated chrome extractor canopy over. Neff electric oven and grill. Integrated Hotpoint fridge/freezer and Neff slimline dishwasher. Indesit integrated washer/dryer, all with matching cupboard fronts.
Principal Bedroom Suite - Superb en suite bedroom suite.
Bedroom - 6.25m x 3.05m max (20'6 x 10' max) - (max L shaped measurements) Ton the double bedroom area is a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front south facing aspect. Opening light with fitted vertical window blinds.
Walk In Dressing Room - 3.05m x 1.57m (10' x 5'2) - Very useful and well fitted carpeted walk in wardrobe with a range of open wardrobes with hanging rails and display shelving. Overhead light.
En Suite Wet Room/Wc - 2.16m x 1.93m (7'1 x 6'4) - Modern three piece white suite comprises: Wide showering area with a folding glazed screen, plumbed shower and hand rails. Ideal Standard vanity wash hand basin with centre mixer tap and cupboard below. Illuminated wall mirror above. Low level WC. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Ceramic tiled walls and floor. Emergency pull cord.
Bedroom Two/Sitting Room - 3.43m x 3.05m (11'3 x 10') - Second double bedroom currently furnished as a second sitting room. Double glazed Bi-Folding doors also overlook and give direct access to the SUN TERRACE. Fitted vertical blinds. Television aerial point. Sliding door gives additional access to the adjoining Lounge.
Shower Room/Wc - 2.13m into shower x 1.37m (7' into shower x 4'6) - Three piece modern white suite comprises: Step in shower cubicle with glazed sliding doors and a plumbed shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with centre mixer tap. Low level WC. Ceramic tiled walls and floor. Chrome heated ladder towel rail. Overhead light and ceiling extractor fan. Illuminated wall mirror. Emergency pull cord.
Electric Heating - The property enjoys the benefit electric underfloor heating.
Double Glazing - Where previously described the windows have been DOUBLE GLAZED
Parking Permit Scheme - We understand parking spaces are available to rent at £250 per annum (subject to availability).
Tenure/Council Tax - The site of the property is held Leasehold for the residue term of 999 years subject to an annual ground rent of £495. Council Tax Band D
Maintenance - A management company has been formed to administer and control outgoing expenses to common parts. A figure of £3458 per annum is currently levied (solicitor to confirm). This includes external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems.
Note - Lettings are not allowed. Existing small pets are allowed if not a nuisance to other residents and with permission from the Management Company (solicitor to confirm).
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 or over.
Location - This stunning McCarthy & Stone development known as Orchid Court was constructed in 2016 and consists of 36 one and two bedroomed retirement apartments directly opposite St Annes Beach and Promenade. This particular two bedroomed ground floor apartment enjoys a sunny south facing position with a large covered and part enclosed sun terrace. The development is situated within very close walking distance to the centre of St Annes Square with its comprehensive shopping facilities and transport services. No onward chain. Viewing essential.
Viewing The Property - Strictly by appointment through 'John Ardern & Company'.
Internet & Email Address - All properties being sold through John Ardern & Company can be accessed and full colour brochures printed in full, with coloured photographs, on the internet: www.johnardern.com, rightmove.com, onthemarket.com, Email Address: zoe@johnardern.com
The Guild - John Ardern & Company are proud to announce that we have been appointed as the only Estate Agent practice in the South Fylde to be appointed as members of 'The Guild of Property Professionals'. As well as a network of carefully chosen independent Estate Agents throughout the UK, we now have an associated London office, 121 Park Lane, Mayfair with our own dedicated telephone number: - 02074098367. Outside the office, there are four touch screens enabling interested clients to access all our displayed properties. The website address is www.guildproperty.co.uk.
Property Misdescription Act - John Ardern & Company for themselves and their clients declare that they have exercised all due diligence in the preparation of these details but can give no guarantee as to their veracity or correctness. Any electrical or other appliances included have not been tested, neither have drains, heating, plumbing and electrical installations. All purchasers are recommended to carry our their own investigations before contract. Details Prepared November 2022
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