Westbourne Road, Lancaster | Ground-Floor Retirement Living, LA1 5TN

Location Fair Elms is an exclusive gated retirement development positioned just off Westbourne Road, one of Lancaster’s most established and sought-after residential addresses. Surrounded by mature trees and beautifully maintained communal gardens, it offers a peaceful, leafy setting while remaining within easy reach of Lancaster city centre, the railway station, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and a wide range of shops, cafés, pharmacies and healthcare facilities. The area is also well placed for nearby green spaces and walking routes, including Fairfield Nature Reserve, the Lancaster Canal, Williamson Park and the River Lune. Regular bus services provide convenient connections across the city and towards Morecambe, making Fair Elms an excellent choice for buyers seeking secure, manageable retirement living with both amenities and outdoor space close at hand. Property Information This Apartment is a spacious and beautifully presented one-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment, occupying a particularly desirable west-facing position within the Fair Elms development. The accommodation extends to approximately 622 sq. ft. and combines generous room proportions with excellent storage and direct access to the communal gardens. The entrance opens into a welcoming hallway with oak flooring and access to a useful storage room. The impressive living room is a real highlight, measuring over 19 feet in length and providing ample space for both sitting and dining furniture. French doors open directly onto a private paved patio and the landscaped gardens beyond, creating an attractive connection between the apartment and its surroundings. An opening from the living room leads into the fitted kitchen, which features a range of oak-effect cabinets, contrasting work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and integrated cooking appliances. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine, together with a window overlooking the greenery outside. The double bedroom is also particularly generous and benefits from its own walk-in wardrobe, providing excellent hanging and storage space. A separate additional storage room sits nearby and could also offer potential as a small study or hobby space, subject to individual requirements. The accommodation is completed by a large bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. High ceilings, neutral décor and good natural light give the apartment a bright and welcoming feel throughout. Outside, the private west-facing patio provides an ideal place to sit out and enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. It opens directly onto the well-tended communal gardens, which feature lawns, mature planting, established shrubs and colourful borders. The development also provides residents with access to communal facilities, a residents’ lounge, lift access to the upper floors and private parking. The apartment is offered for sale with no onward chain. Leasehold Information Tenure: Leasehold

Lease Length: Approximately 976 years remaining

Freehold: Owned collectively by the residents

Managing Agent: Parkinsons

Service Charge: £325.00 per calendar month, equivalent to £3,900 per annum

Service Charge Includes: Central heating, water rates, maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas, communal gardens, buildings insurance and other shared provisions for the development

Material Information Retirement development for residents aged 55 and over

One double bedroom

Private west-facing patio

Direct access to communal gardens

Residents’ lounge and communal facilities

Lift access within the development

Private residents’ parking

Gated development

No onward chain

Key Features Exclusive gated retirement development

Designed for residents aged 55 and over

Desirable ground-floor position

Private west-facing garden patio

Direct access to landscaped communal gardens

French doors opening onto the patio

Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances

Generous double bedroom

Separate walk-in wardrobe

Additional full-height storage room

Spacious walk-in shower room

High ceilings and neutral décor

Oak flooring within the hallway

Beautifully maintained communal grounds

Residents’ lounge and communal facilities

Private residents’ parking

Offered with no onward chain

EPC Rating: B

Communal Garden French doors from the living room open onto a generous private paved patio, creating an ideal spot for outdoor seating and enjoying the afternoon and evening sun. Beyond, the beautifully maintained communal gardens feature sweeping lawns, mature trees, established shrubs and colourful flowering borders, providing an attractive and peaceful outlook throughout the year.

Parking - Secure gated