Summary - Yeats Lodge Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 OX9 3LY
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low-maintenance one-bedroom close to Thame high street and transport links.
- One double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and large walk-in shower
- Fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
- Long lease: 999 years from December 2020 (994 years remaining shown)
- Ground-source community heating included in service charge
- On-site Lodge Manager, 24-hour Careline, video entry and intruder alarm
- Service charge £3,160.77pa; includes buildings insurance and maintenance
- Ground rent £575pa (reviewed every 10 years); resale contingency fee 1%
- Age occupancy restrictions apply; guest suite subject to booking/charges
A light, modern one-bedroom retirement apartment in Yeats Lodge, positioned within easy walking distance of Thame town centre and its shops. The open-plan lounge leads to a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances; the double bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and a large walk-in shower with handrail, making daily living straightforward and low-maintenance.
Residents benefit from on-site support and community facilities: a Lodge Manager five days a week, 24-hour emergency Careline, Owners’ Lounge with social events, landscaped gardens and a guest suite for visiting friends and family. Heating is provided via a ground-source community scheme, included within the service charge, which helps simplify bills and maintain communal systems.
Practical lease terms are strong — a long 999-year lease from December 2020 — but buyers should note the running costs: an annual service charge of £3,160.77, ground rent of £575 per year (next review 2031), and a 1% resale contingency fee payable by the seller. Age restrictions apply (one resident 60+; second resident 55+), and parking is off-street in a communal car park.
This apartment is suited to downsizers seeking a modern, secure retirement setting close to town amenities and transport links. Verify service charge details, any guest-suite booking charges, and lease-related rules before committing.
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