Summary - Flat 5 Fernleigh, Buttercross Lane, WITNEY OX28 4DZ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable two‑bed home with extensive communal facilities close to Witney centre.
- First-floor apartment next to the lift for easy access
- Two bedrooms and a wet room suitable for accessibility
- Open-plan sitting/dining/kitchen with Juliet balcony
- Communal facilities: 24hr care (optional), cinema, restaurant, lounge
- Landscaped communal garden and off-street parking available
- Leasehold: 116 years remaining, ground rent £75 pa
- Service charge £5,447.64 pa (above-average running cost)
- Local area has higher crime rates and relative deprivation
This first-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment sits next to a lift in a contemporary development close to Witney town centre and the Leys. The bright open-plan sitting/dining/kitchen includes a Juliet balcony, and accommodation extends to approximately 745 sq ft, providing comfortable living space for two people.
The building offers substantial communal facilities tailored to over-55s: optional 24-hour care staff, a cinema room, restaurant and residents' lounge, plus landscaped communal gardens and off-street parking. The flat benefits from double glazing and electric underfloor heating, with a wet room designed for easier access.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement scheme: 116 years remain on a 125-year lease (from 2015). Ground rent is £75 per annum and the service charge is £5,447.64 per year (above average). The local area records higher crime levels and relative deprivation, which may concern some purchasers.
Overall this property suits someone seeking an easy-to-manage retirement base with onsite facilities and support options. It offers convenience and community but carries significant ongoing service costs and is located in an area with noted social and safety challenges.
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