1 Bedroom Flat

Well-proportioned one bedroom apartment located on the first floor of this purpose built development for residents over the age of 56. Originally built by McCarthy and Stone in the heart of Morecambe town centre within close proximity of bus routes and shops. 'Ribblesdale Court' offers independent living with the peace of mind that 24 hour support is provided on-site in case of emergency. There is also a lift to all floors, residents' lounge, laundry room and a guest suite to accommodate visiting friends and relatives (charge payable). The apartment has uPVC double glazed windows, modern electric radiators and briefly comprises: private entrance, hallway with storage, lounge diner with glazed double doors into the fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, double bedroom with built-in mirror fronted wardrobes and three-piece bathroom. Outside the property, there are well-maintained communal gardens, visitor parking spaces and residents can be added to the waiting list for a parking space. This property will appeal to the retired/semi-retired buyers seeking a secure, low maintenance home in a highly convenient location. Sold with vacant possession and NO CHAIN.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Intercom entry system.

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Access to:
Site manager's office, residents' lounge, laundry room and guest suite to accommodate friends and relatives (charge payable).

LIFT & STAIRCASE TO ALL FLOORS

PRIVATE ENTRANCE

HALLWAY
Telephone intercom entry system. Electric storage heater. Built-in storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank, electric meter and consumer unit. Coving. Ceiling light. Electric power point.

LOUNGE DINER 4.74m x 3.13m (15'7'' X 10'3'')
uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. 'Osily' electric radiator. TV point. Telephone point. Coving. Two wall lights. Electric power points. Glazed double doors into:

KITCHEN 2.24m x 2.14m (7'4'' X 7'0'')
uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation. Fitted base units, wall units and drawers with working surfaces and inset sink. Built-in 'Beko' electric cooker, four ring 'Stoves' electric hob and cooker hood above. Space for under counter fridge and freezer. Tiled to all walls. Electric fan heater. Ceiling light. Electric power points.

BEDROOM ONE 4.23m (to the wardrobes) x 2.75m (13'11'' X 9'0'')
uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Electric radiator. Built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. Coving. Two wall lights. Electric power points.

BATHROOM/WC 2.06m x 1.69m (6'9'' x 5'7'')
Three piece suite comprising bath with wall mounted 'Mira' electric shower and side glazed shower screen, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit and wc. Fully tiled floor to ceiling. Fan heater. Wall mounted mirror. Wall light. Extractor fan.

OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Well-maintained lawned garden areas.

PARKING AREA
Residents can be added to the waiting list for a parking space. Visitor spaces available.

TENURE Leasehold - 125 years from 1 November 1994
Service Charges - £954.71 payable half yearly
Ground Rent - £222.00 payable half yearly
Service charge includes: buildings insurance, window cleaning, gardener, maintenance of communal areas.

NOTES NO PETS ALLOWED
This is the requirement for living in an active retirement block for independent living. 
1.The purchaser/ renter has no memory loss Alzheimer's or dementia.
2.The do not have a care package or impending care package
3.They do not use oxygen.
4.They can use the laundry unaided.
5.They do not use a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
6. If considering an upper floor flat make sure you are able to access the stairs
for any evacuation procedure (it is a Stay Put in case of fire -just in case)or on
the rare occasion the lift
has a breakdown for any reason.
The purchaser/ renter needs to be able to use the communal bin area unaided and they are responsible for their recycling.
It should be noted that the double doors to the refuse area are Fire doors and are heavy, make sure these are accessible.

Council Tax Band: B (Lancaster City Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (93 years)
Ground Rent: £444 per year
Service Charge: £1,909.42 per year