Forum Court, 80 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JP
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Very Sheltered Housing Development
- Third Floor Apartment
- House Managers Office, Communal Lounge
- 'Chubb' Emergency Cord System
- Spacious Lounge & Breakfast Kitchen
- Two Double Bedrooms, Master inc Fitted Wardrobes
- Modern Shower Room & Separate Wc
- Convenient Central Location
- Leasehold, Sefton MBC Band C
- Early Viewing Advised
Description
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 third floor overlooking King Street and the Southport Town Centre. The centrally heated and double glazed accommodation includes; a private entrance with walk-in store room and separate WC, lounge and breakfast kitchen with a range of built-in appliances, main bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a second double bedroom and a spacious wetroom. 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.
Communal Entrance Hall
Third Floor
Private Entrance Hall
Lounge/Diner - 4.67m into door recess x 4.01m (15'4" into door recess x 13'2")
Kitchen - 3.23m x 2.36m (10'7" x 7'9")
Bedroom 1 - 3.94m overall measurements from front of wardrobe x 3.1m (12'11" overall measurements from front of wardrobe x 10'2")
Bedroom 2 - 4.34m into door recess x 2.92m (14'3" into door recess x 9'7")
Wet Room - 2.59m x 2.57m overall measurements (8'6" x 8'5" overall measurements)
WC - 1.5m x 1.78m (4'11" x 5'10")
Tenure
Leasehold - lease term remaining of 125 years from 1st January 1995. The rent is payable to Peppercorn.
Council Tax Band
Sefton MBC band C.
Transfer Premium
The below shows the impact of Transfer Premium payments at different lengths of ownership for a property with a sale price of £150,000
Up to one year - 1% charge rate, Transfer premium £1,500, Net proceeds for a sale price of £150,000 = £148,500
1 to 2 years - 2% charge rate, Transfer premium £3,000, Net proceeds for a sale price of £150,000 = £147,000
2 years or more - 3% charge rate, Transfer premium £4,500, Net proceeds for a sale price of £150,000 = £145,500.
Service Charge
There is a monthly service charge of £674.36 per calendar month for the 2023/2024 period.
This payment covers the following services -
Duty manager on site 24 hours a day,
Gardening costs
Daily checks that you are safe and well
Building maintenance
Building insurance
Redecoration/re-furnishing communal areas
Cleaning of all communal areas
Window cleaning outside
apartment cleaning 1.5 hours per week
Managing agent's fees
Fund for Future Maintenance.
*Owners washing can also be done for a small additional charge.
Age restriction
Single Purchasers - must be at least 60 years of age
Joint purchasers - one of you must be over the age of 60, or younger if care is required.
Outside
Car parking available on a first-come-first-served basis, communal gardens.
Brochures
Brochure 1- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Forum Court, 80 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JP
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Southport Station0.3 miles
- Birkdale Station0.9 miles
- Meols Cop Station1.4 miles
About Chris Tinsley Estate Agents, Southport
12a Anchor Street, Southport, PR9 0UT
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