Purpose-built one-bedroom retirement apartment with communal terraces and allocated parking.
Purpose-built retirement apartment built 2019
Two balconies — bedroom balcony plus living-room balcony
Allocated off-street parking space and visitor parking
On-site House Manager and 24-hour emergency call system
Communal lounge opening onto landscaped terrace
Long lease (c. 994 years) and EPC rating B
Service charge £5,377.45pa; ground rent £595pa (above average)
Heating primarily electric — check running costs
A purpose-built McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment in the heart of Cobham High Street, this one-bedroom flat offers convenience, security and low-maintenance living. The open-plan living area and bedroom both enjoy balconies, and the development features a homeowners' lounge opening onto a landscaped terrace — ideal for socialising or quieter outdoor time. An on-site House Manager, 24-hour emergency call system and guest suite add practical reassurance for over-60s living.
The apartment was built in 2019 and measures about 592 sq ft, with a fitted kitchen, modern shower room and an allocated off-street parking space. The long lease (c. 994 years) and EPC B are positives for longevity and energy performance. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband support streaming and remote contact with family.
Costs and layout need frank consideration: the annual service charge is substantial at £5,377.45 and ground rent is £595pa, with council tax described as expensive. Heating is mainly electric (part underfloor, part panel/room heaters), so running costs should be checked. The local crime level is noted as high for the area and may concern some buyers.
This apartment will suit downsizers seeking a central, low-maintenance retirement base with social facilities and easy High Street access. It is less suitable for buyers prioritising low ongoing service costs or gas central heating; some purchasers may wish to review communal service arrangements and utility tariffs before committing.