Summary - 7 Stanton Lodge, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown SN3 4TD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact 612 sq ft retirement flat with long lease and high service charge—ideal for downsizers..
- Purpose-built retirement apartment, ground-floor position
- Compact size: approximately 612 sq ft
- Long lease (~115 years) and chain free
- Service/care charge high: ~£857 pcm (≈£10,200 pa)
- Low ground rent: £100 per year
- Communal heating (mains gas) and double glazing
- Very slow broadband locally; excellent mobile signal
- Local area: above-average crime; verify council tax
A purpose-built retirement apartment in Stanton Lodge offering manageable, ground-floor living close to local amenities. The home sits within a modern, well-maintained complex (built 2003–2006) and benefits from double glazing, communal heating, and access to a communal garden and driveway. At about 612 sq ft, the accommodation is compact and will suit someone looking to downsize into an easy-to-manage home.
The property is offered chain free on a long lease (approx. 115 years remaining) with a low ground rent (£100 pa). Important running costs are high: the service/care charge is around £857 pcm (approx. £10,200 pa), which reflects communal services and on-site care provision—factor this into affordability calculations. Broadband speeds are very slow locally, though mobile signal is excellent.
Internally the layout is traditional and presented in neutral, contemporary style with an open-plan living/kitchen area that receives good natural light. The listing information is mixed regarding bedrooms: the property is recorded as a two-bedroom apartment, while marketing text also references a one-bedroom layout that could be reinstated to two by adding a stud wall. Buyers should check the current internal configuration and any permissions required for alteration.
This apartment is aimed at downsizers or those seeking retirement living within a cared-for community. Note the local area has above-average crime statistics and council tax is not specified; prospective buyers should verify local services, costs, and any care arrangements included in the service charge before arranging a viewing.
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