Summary - SOUTHCOTE LODGE FLAT 16 BURGHFIELD ROAD READING RG30 3NE
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact, social retirement living beside landscaped communal gardens and parkland.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, bright living room
- Large, landscaped communal gardens with seating and pathways
- Lodge manager onsite five days a week; regular owners’ lounge events
- 24-hour Careline emergency system and secure entry for reassurance
- New 99-year lease granted on purchase; no ground rent collected
- Service charge £2,753.70 pa covers many communal services and insurance
- Electric storage heaters — likely higher heating costs in winter
- Small overall size (approx. 425 sq ft); limited internal space
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment set within the well-kept Southcote Lodge, ideal for someone seeking low-maintenance living close to open parkland. The flat is compact but presented in good order, with a fitted kitchen, a bright living room and a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Large communal gardens and frequent owners’ lounge events create a sociable, relaxed environment.
Practical safety features include a 24-hour Careline alarm system, secure entry and extensive communal fire and smoke detection. The on-site lodge manager (five days a week) supports day-to-day running and organises social activities, useful for new residents wanting community and reassurance.
Running costs are important to note: heating is via electric storage heaters and the annual service charge is £2,753.70 (covers building insurance, communal utilities, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Careline and manager). The apartment is leasehold with a new 99-year lease granted on purchase and no ground rent collected.
This property suits downsizers or retirees seeking a manageable, social setting rather than a large family home. The accommodation’s small size and electric heating mean it’s best for buyers comfortable with modest living space and potentially higher energy costs.
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