Summary - 4, BALSHAW COURT, BURLINGTON GARDENS PR25 3EX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Sunny west-facing flat with private patio and 24/7 on-site care in Leyland.
West-facing reception room with private ground-floor patio and good natural light
Presented in showroom condition; modern fitted kitchen and wet-room shower
Purpose-built Retirement Living PLUS with 24/7 on-site staffing and bistro
One hour weekly domestic assistance included; extra care packages available
Long lease (999 years) — owner-occupied leasehold tenure
High annual service charge: £9,987.12 (expensive) — budget accordingly
Electric room heating only; ongoing energy costs may be higher
Local area crime rate noted as high; consider security and personal safety
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment at Balshaw Court offers independent retirement living with practical support on-site. The bright, west-facing reception room and patio provide afternoon sunshine and a private outdoor space suited to morning coffee or light gardening. The apartment is presented in a showroom style and benefits from level access features and a large walk-in wardrobe.
Balshaw Court is a purpose-built Retirement Living PLUS development with 24-hour staffing, an on-site bistro, a homeowners’ lounge, guest suite and a CQC-registered care agency offering personal care packages. One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge; additional care can be arranged. Part-exchange and entitlements advice are available to help with moving.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold (999 years from 2021) with an annual service charge of £9,987.12 and ground rent of £435. Heating is by electric room heaters, and electricity is the main fuel. The development provides sensible accessibility features such as raised sockets, lever taps and space for mobility scooters.
This apartment will suit someone seeking a secure, sociable retirement setting with on-site support and easy access to Leyland’s shops, parkland and local amenities. Buyers should budget for the substantial service charge and electric heating costs when assessing ongoing affordability.
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