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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 first floor with fabulous
views over Lord 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 bathroom
Wc. 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
Entry phone system, House Managers office, Residents Lounge
and Conservatory, stairs and lifts to all floors.
First Floor
Private Entrance Hall
Entry phone handset, entry phone control, linen cupboard and
separate walk in closet measuring 7‘3 x 3‘7 housing electrical
consumer unit, hanging space and shelving. Door leads to...
Lounge 5.23m into bay x 4.37m 17‘2 into bay x
14‘4
Double glazed windows overlooking coveted Lord Street front of
development, fireplace with electric fire and emergency pull cord.
Door leads to...
Breakfast Kitchen 3.63m x 2.64m 11‘11 x 8‘8
Double glazed window overlooks Lord Street and communal
gardens to front of development. Wall mounted ‘Worcester‘ centrally
heated boiler system. A range of built in base units include;
cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards and working surfaces, one and
a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Appliances
include ‘Neff‘ one and a half electric oven, integral fridge
freezer and washing machine. Midway wall tiling and four ring
ceramic hob with cooker hood above. Partial wall tiling and
emergency pull cord. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler
system.
Bedroom 1 3.68m to front of wardrobes x 3.02m
12‘1 to front of wardrobes x 9‘11
Double bedroom with double glazed bow bay window to rear
communal terrace, built in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors,
emergency pull cord.
Bedroom 2 3.89m x 2.59m 12‘9 x 8‘6
Double bedroom with double glazed window to front communal
terrace, emergency pull cord.
Walk in Store 2.21m x 1.09m 7‘3 x 3‘7
Housing electrical consumer unit, hanging space and
shelving.
Outside
Communal gardens and car parking on a first come first served
basis.
Service Charge
We understand that ‘Retirement Security Limited‘ supervises
the day to day running of the development and the current service
charge is payable in the region of £702 per calendar month, which
is reviewed annually.
Sheltered Housing
The concept of very sheltered housing is to enable retired
people to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes
as long as possible. All communal facilities and all the rooms in
the flat are accessible to everyone including those using
wheelchairs. The services offered at Forum Court are much greater
than usually offered in sheltered housing; there is a team of duty
managers, one of whom is always present on site, a team of house
keeping assistances provide domestic assistance and 1 1 2 hours of
domestic is included within the service charge each week.
Additional assistance is available. Facilities at the development
include; lounge, conservatory and dining room. A double guest suite
with en suite shower room and bathroom is available at a cost of
£55 per night for one person for £65 per night for two people and
this includes a light breakfast. We understand the age restriction
to be 60 years.
Transfer Fee
We confirm that there will be a transfer fee payable to RSL
Retirement Security Ltd each time an owner sells on, or transfers
ownership of their dwelling. This is a transferred premium, the
calculation of the transfer premium is based on when the transfer
takes place as follows
Up to one year from the first purchase or most recent transfer
1% of the gross proceeds of sale.
Between years 1 and 2 from the first purchase or most recent
transfer 2% of the gross proceeds of sale.
For 2 years or more from the first purchase or most recent
transfer 3% of the gross proceeds of sale.
Tenure
Leasehold with a remaining lease term of 125 years from 1st
January 1995.
Council Tax
Sefton MBC Band D.
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