7 Orchard Road
St Annes On Sea
Lancashire
FY8 1RY
****Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £145,000****
****IMMACULATELY PRESENTED GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITHIN AN OVER 60s RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON ST ANNES SEA FRONT - NO CHAIN INVOLVED - A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH, TOWN CENTRE, LOCAL SHOPS, LIBRARY & TRANSPORT LINKS - DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH LARGE WALK IN WARDROBE - OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LOUNGE/ENTRANCE HALLWAY - MODERN THREE PIECE BATHROOM - SOUTH FACING PRIVATE PATIO AREA WITH STORAGE CUPBOARD - WELL MAINTAINED COMMUNAL GARDENS - COMMUNAL LOUNGE WITH KITCHEN - SPACIOUS COMMUNAL ROOF TERRACE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE COAST AND COMMUNAL SUN ROOM - LIFTS TO ALL FLOORS - SCOOTER STORAGE ROOM - GUEST SUITES - HOUSE MANAGER****
Accessed via a security entry system. In the communal entrance area are the house managers office which is open during working hours, stairs and two lifts lead to all floors, door leading out to the car park, refuse room, double doors lead to the communal lounge/kitchen and bearing to the right will take you to this apartment.
Tastefully decorated and spacious lounge area with television, communal kitchen leading off the lounge. The communal resident's lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. Friends and relatives can extend their stay by booking into the development guest suite (usually for a fee and subject to availability).
Located at the side of the building, entrance is gained via solid timber internal door leading into;
Warden alert system, secure entry door system with intercom, cupboard housing 'Gledhill' hot water cylinder, fuse box and meters which also provides plentiful storage space, doors to the shower room and bedroom.
The hallway opens up into the kitchen and lounge.
3.10m at widest point x 2.59m (10'2 at widest poinRange of contemporary wall and base units with under unit lighting, wood effect laminate work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, overhead illuminated extractor hood, integrated appliances include; 'Neff' induction hob, 'Neff' electric oven, 'Indesit' washer dryer and fridge freezer, ceiling extractor vent, laminate flooring.
2.34m at widest point x 1.63m at widest point (7'Three piece suite comprising of; large walk in electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and WC, heated towel rail, wall mounted illuminated mirror, extractor fan, warden alert pull cord, tiled walls and flooring.
5.31m x 3.15m (17'5 x 10'4)UPVC double glazed bi-folding door to the side, television, satellite and telephone points, ceiling extractor vent, set of ceiling lights.
3.35m x 3.20m (11' x 10'6)UPVC double glazed bi-folding door to the side, television and telephone points, door leading into walk in wardrobe.
Communal facilities include; house manager, lounge and kitchen area, guest suite, scooter storage room, a lovely roof terrace with panoramic views of the coast and sun room situated on the top floor.
Spacious private patio area to the side overlooking the communal gardens ideal for sitting out on and enjoying the sun. Off the patio area is a large storage cupboard perfect for storing patio furniture. To the front and side of the building are residents and visitors parking spaces.
Tenure: Leasehold
Number of years left on the lease: 990
Ground Rent: £425.00 per annum
Service Charge: £2,744.00 per annum up to 30/06/2025
Council Tax Band - C (£2,145.13 per annum)
The service charges includes:
•Communal gardens window cleaning
•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
•Cost of the house manager
•EPC rating: B
•Ultra fast broadband available
•Parking is subject to availability, there are spaces currently available - cost TBC. Permits are available on a first come first served basis.
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.
These prices are subject to change.
An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.
A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.
Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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