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1 bedroom apartment for sale

142 Greaves Road, Lancaster
Retirement
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
656 sq ft / 61 sq m
EPC rating: C
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 991 yrs left
Ground rent£435 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge£8,984.81 per annum
Council tax, if payableBand B
BroadbandUltra-fast 330Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (991 years remaining)
  • One bedroom apartment
  • Situated in the original building
  • Estate Manager and staff on site 24 hours a day
  • On site table service restaurant
  • Extra care packages available
  • Guest Suite for Visiting Family & Friends
  • 24 Hour emergency call system
  • Bus stop directly outside development
A ONE BEDROOM first floor retirement apartment in a McCARTHY STONE development with an ON-SITE RESTURANT, CQC registered ESTATE MANAGER, CARE STAFF on-site 24 hours a day and is located on a BUS ROUTE and within HALF A MILE of Lancaster CITY CENTRE.

With Smooth Move, you’ll get financial help towards estate agent and legal fees as well as free specialist removals.

FREE specialist removals
£2,500 towards estate agent fees
£1,000 towards legal fees

Smooth Move Offer
Available on selected properties
Estate Agent fees paid up to £2,500 incl. VAT
Solicitor’s fees paid up to £1,000 incl. VAT
Recommended Agents and Solicitors must be used in order to qualify
Handyman service available in the first 30 days after moving
Removals and de-cluttering service available. Belongings are unpacked to a flat surface
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion

Summary - Williamson Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for assisted living. The development consists of 54 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s. There is a Estate Manager on site and 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.
Williamson Court is located in the North West, Lancaster 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.

Service charge £8,984.81 per annum (for financial year end 30th June 2025)

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 2016
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: June 2031

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Smooth Move Offer - Who knew moving could be so easy. For a limited time only McCarthy Stone are offering all purchasers of properties at Williamson Court financial help towards estate agent and legal fees, as well as free specialist removals. Our Smooth Move package includes:
- £2,500 towards estate agent fees
- Removal service
- £1,000 towards legal fees

Terms & conditions apply. Available on resale purchases at Williamson Court via McCarthy Stone Resales only. Estate Agent fees paid up to £2,500 incl. VAT. Solicitor’s fees paid up to £1,000 incl. VAT. Recommended Agents and Solicitors must be used in order to qualify. Handyman service available in the first 30 days after moving. Removals and de-cluttering service available. Belongings are unpacked to a flat surface. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Speak to your Property Consultant at Williamson Court for more details.

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McCarthy Stone - Resales
McCarthy Stone - Resales
4th Floor, 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AQ
01202 060980
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.  
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