2 bed flat for sale

Forum Court, Lord Street, Southport PR8

An early viewing is recommended to appreciate the newly refurbished accommodation offered by this purpose built, retirement flat. The accommodation has recently been redecorated, recarpeted, and benefits from a refurbished kitchen with a recently installed fronts to the units, working surfaces, hob, extractor and sink. Situated on the fourth floor and enjoying views over Lord Street, the centrally heated and double glazed accommodation briefly includes, communal entrance with entry phone and stairs and lift to all floors, private reception hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and additional WC. Forum Court is very conveniently situated on Lord Street for Town Centre amenities and offered facilities such as house manager, emergency call system, residents lounge and dining room. No chain delay.

Communal Entrance

With entry phone system, house manager's office, conservatory sitting area, residents lounge and dining room and conservatory. Stairs and lift to all floors.

Fourth Floor

Private Entrance Hall

Useful store cupboard 7'1" x 3'8"

WC - 2.21m x 1.19m (7'3" x 3'11")

Low level WC, wash hand basin, cupboard below, half tiled walls, extractor, emergency pull cord.

Lounge - 4.7m x 4.39m (15'5" x 14'5")

Electric log effect fire and white painted surround, double glazed windows enjoying delightful views of Lord Street and Southport Town Centre. Wall light points. Emergency pull cord. Glazed door to...

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.43m x 2.46m (11'3" x 8'1")

Double glazed window with single drainer stainless steel sink unit below. A range of base units with cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards, working surfaces. Four ring ceramic hob with cooker hood above, split level one and half electric oven, integrated fridge, freezer and washer dryer. Wall mounted 'Glow Worm' gas central heating boiler. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom 1 - 5.31m x 3.05m (17'5" overall x 10'0")

Double glazed windows, built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, emergency pull cord.

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

Double glazed window, emergency pull cord.

Wet Room - 2.39m x 2.36m (7'10" x 7'9")

Level entry shower with thermostatic hand held and rain head showers, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Chrome towel rail/ radiator. Fully tiled walls, useful tall linen/ towel cupboard. Extractor, emergency pull cord.

Outside

Communal gardens and parking to the rear on a first come first serve basis.

Council Tax

Sefton mbc band D.

Tenure

Leasehold for 125 years from 1 January 1995.

Service Charge

Retirement Security ltd run the development on a day to day basis and the current service for the year 2025-2026 is £701.36.

Very 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 apartment 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 cleaning is included within the service charge each week. A daily freshly prepared meal and laundry services are available at an additional charge. There is a programme of regular activities which has created a real community feel at Forum Court. 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.