Summary - 52, Goodes Court, ROYSTON SG8 5FF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-made, low-maintenance one-bedroom home for over-70s close to town and train station.
Top-floor one-bedroom serviced apartment with lift access
Purpose-built over-70s development — age restriction applies
Open-plan living/dining with modern kitchen and wet room
Communal lounge, landscaped garden and large car park
Approx. 114 years lease remaining; EPC 74 (C)
No onward chain — ready for immediate occupancy
Service charge approx. £7,200 p.a. (above average)
Ground rent approx. £735 p.a.; electric storage heating
This well-presented top-floor serviced apartment sits within Goodes Court, a purpose-built over-70s development on the edge of Royston Heath. The flat offers a comfortable one-bedroom layout with an open-plan living/dining area, modern kitchen and wet room — ready for immediate occupation and sold with no onward chain.
Residents benefit from communal lounges, landscaped garden with seating pergola, lift access to all floors and a large rear car park with visitor spaces. The location combines peaceful countryside views with easy walking access to Royston town centre, shops and the train station, making everyday errands straightforward.
Practical details are favourable: a long lease (approx. 114 years remaining), EPC rating of 74 (C), off-street parking and low council tax band B. Important ongoing costs include an above-average service charge (approx. £7,200 p.a.) and a relatively high ground rent (£735 p.a.). Heating is by electric storage heaters, which may affect running costs for some buyers.
Ideal for a purchaser aged 70+ seeking a low-maintenance retirement base close to amenities. The flat is compact and best suited to a single occupant or couple; buyers should note the service charge level and electric heating when calculating affordability.
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