• One bedroom first floor apartment

• Juliette balcony overlooking the communal gardens

• Car parking space included

• On-site bistro style restaurant

• Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)

• Estate Manager and on-site staffing 24-hours a day

• Homeowner's Lounge where social events take place

• Guest Suite for visiting family and friends

• Personal care packages available from the onsite CQC registered care agency

• Part exchange scheme available

A MODERN AND VERY WELL PRESENTED ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITHIN THE WONDERFUL BALSHAW COURT McCARTHY STONE DEVELOPMENT. LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, BOASTING A JULIETTE BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE COMMUNAL GARDENS.

THIS APARTMENT ALSO BENEFITS FROM HAVING A CAR PARKING SPACE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PRICE.

Balshaw Court

Designed exclusively with the over 70’s in mind, this Retirement Living PLUS developments allows you to carry on living independently in a home you own, with the help of on-site flexible care and support if you need it, plus the benefit of a Bistro style restaurant serving delicious meals from 10am to 6pm every day.

You can relax in the knowledge that with Retirement Living PLUS, the on-site team are on hand to provide assistance and flexible care and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The apartments are wheelchair friendly and you’ll find ovens and plug sockets set at waist height. There are easy to use lever taps and grab rails along the hallways, making getting around easier.

You’ll also find a secure charging and storage area for mobility scooters. Peace of mind also comes from a door entry system linked to your TV, so you can see who’s there before letting anyone in, and an intruder alarm, allowing you to relax in the knowledge that you’re safe and secure. The spacious Homeowners lounge is ideal for to leading a full and active social life with both fellow homeowners and friends and family.

If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night – subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Local Area

You’ll find plenty to see and do near the development. For example, it’s only 0.3 miles from South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre and Leyland Library. The beautiful Worden Park is also only 0.6 miles away, making it perfect for a leisurely walk.

Also, there is a Post Office and Tesco Extra within a short walking distance, along with other retail and convenience shops.

Just 6 miles from Preston, Leyland has a thriving town centre and is home to Worden Park, a large park of mature woodlands and open meadows. The park is just half a mile from the development site and features many well-marked paths for quiet strolls, a beautiful Georgian walled garden and a delightful little café. Plus, if you have family coming to visit, there’s a large children’s play area, crazy golf and even a hedge maze.

For both seasoned and new golfers alike, Leyland Golf Club is also under a mile away. As well as the 18-hole parkland course, a large practice area is available, with a practice bunker, chipping facilities and a 9-hole putting green. The club is happy to accept new members and also welcomes visitors.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated, as well as Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, a security door entry system and door to a walk in store/airing cupboard. Further doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

This spacious room benefits from a door opening to a ‘Juliette’ style balcony overlooking the communal gardens. The dining area itself provides ample space for a dining table and chairs. There are two ceiling light fittings, plenty of raised height plug sockets, a TV and telephone point and double opening, partially glazed door to the separate Kitchen.

Kitchen

A modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units with under counter lighting. An electronically operated UPVC double glazed window sits above a single sink and drainer unit which has a mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and ceramic four ringed hob with splashback and extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer. Central ceiling light fitting and tiled flooring.

Bedroom

This spacious double bedroom benefits from a window letting in plenty of light, with a central ceiling light, TV and phone point and emergency response pull cord. The room also has a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving, lit via an automatic sensor light.

Wetroom

Full wet room with anti-slip flooring, tiled walls and fitted with suite comprising; level access shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.

Car Parking

A car parking space is included with the sale of this apartment.

Service Charge (breakdown)

•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•Window Cleaning (outside only)
•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
•One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge
•Care staff on-site 24-hours a day
•Running of the on-site restaurant
•Intruder alarm system

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Service charge £9,569.76 per annum (for financial year end 28/02/2025)

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from 2021
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review Jan 2036

Additional Information & Services

• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage