Over 70's retirement flat to Be sold via Online Auction with Town and Country Property Auctions. Please register on auctioneers website for legal pack
A one bedroom first floor retirement apartment in a McCarthy Stone development available via Auction
With an on-site restaurant, CQC registered Estate Manager, Care Staff on-site 24 hours a day and is located on a Bus Route and within half mile of Lancaster City Centre.
Built by McCarthy & Stone, Williamson Court was purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 54 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. There is a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens.
There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the Estate Manager for availability.
Located in Lancaster (North West), Williamson Court is conveniently situated only a couple of miles from the coast nestled between Manchester and the Lake District. Set amidst spectacular scenery, the city offers easy access to the national road network and boasts strong rail links to the rest of the country. A farmer’s market takes place every second Wednesday at Market Square and offers an array of local produce available for purchase. Lancaster’s Norman Castle watches over the city and its sturdy walls enclose both a courthouse and a prison, the latter of which was closed in 2011. Other local heritage attractions are the Priory and Parish Church, both famed for their unique architecture. Take a trip to Morecambe Bay and watch waders march up the shore or spot seals lazing in the sea. In addition to its unique wildlife, the area also boasts spectacular seascape views.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirements of 70 years.
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. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Electric radiator. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - The light and airy lounge has high ceilings as part of the original building, and features five full height sash windows. TV and telephone points. Two ceiling lights. Laminate flooring, raised electric power sockets and two electric radiators.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with laminate flooring. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting. Electric power sockets.
Bedroom - The generously sized bedroom benefits from high ceilings, four full height sash windows and a walk-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, electric radiator, emergency pull cord, raised electric power sockets, TV and phone point.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with a suite comprising of walk-in shower with grab rails, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Heated towel rail.
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 does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Annual service charge of £9,651.83 for the financial year ending 30th June 2026.
Car Parking (Permit Scheme)Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Lease Information - 999 years from 1st June 2016
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2031
Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Leasehold
* Plus 6% Buyers Premium plus VAT
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer’s Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the ‘LEGAL DOCUMENTS’. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
One bedroom apartment for over 70's
Estate Manager and staff on site 24 hours a day
24 Hour emergency call system
01/06/2016
999 years (989 years unexpired)
£435
£9,651
* The Guide Price given is an indication as to where the Reserve is currently set. The Reserve is the minimum price that the auctioneer is authorised by the vendor to sell the property for. It is subject to change throughout the marketing period. Where the Guide Price is a single figure, the current Reserve will not be more than 10% above that single figure, and where a price range is given (i.e. £50,000 - £55,000), the Reserve will not exceed the upper level of the range. It is not necessarily what the auctioneer expects it will sell for.
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