£260,000
2 bed flat for saleLongsight Lane, Bolton BL2
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Two bedroom ground floor apartment
House Manager
24 hour care line
Guest suite for friends and family
Within a third of a mile to Morrisons Supermarket
Approximately 50 yards to a bus stop
Longsight Bowling Club within 200 yards from development
Homeowners Social Lounge, Landscaped Gardens
Lifts to all floors
Call McCarthy and Stone Resales to arrange a viewing
A bright and spacious south facing, corner apartment situated on the ground floor. This apartment benefits from a peaceful patio area overlooking the gardens. This apartment is in a quiet part of the building away from the communal area and the waste skips, but on the same floor as both of them.
Summary
Lawn Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for modern retirement living and consists of 28 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home as well as 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the entrance hall and bathroom. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have traveled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
Local Area
Lawn Court is situated in Harwood, a lively community to the North/North East of Bolton, bordering Bury and the West Pennine Moors. Once part of the historic County of Lancashire, today Harwood is mostly residential with a good range of local amenities. Lawn Court is a short bus ride away from Bolton town centre and there is a Ring & Ride service provided by Greater Manchester Transport which provides a door-to-door minibus service. Open countryside of the West Pennine Moors and close by Longsight Park provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. A fantastically kept bowling green is also in the vicinity - offering the chance to enjoy a traditional sport in beautiful surroundings.
Apartment
We are pleased to market this beautiful south facing, two bedroom, corner apartment on the ground floor. Enjoying views of the gardens at the rear and side of the apartment. This apartment has easy access to and from for your convenance.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard plumbed for a washer/dryer and housing the Gledhill water heater and Vent Axia air recovery system. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge
A bright and airy lounge with ample space for dining. Double glazed patio doors lead to a south facing patio area, overlooking the communal grounds. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer. UPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom
Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Second Bedroom
A spacious second bedroom that could even be used as a dining or hobby room. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.
Shower Room
Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of level access double shower with glass screen and hand rail. WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater, heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Service Charge
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The service charge is £4,778.30 for the financial year ending 30/06/2025. The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Car Parking - Subject To Availability
Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is £250 per annum and Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold Information
999 years from 1st January 2016
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st January 2031
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Additional Information & Services
• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (900 years)
Service charge
£4,778 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years