Low-maintenance retirement living near town and park.
Second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
Set on the second floor of a well-maintained McCarthy & Stone development, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers practical, low-maintenance living close to East Grinstead town centre and a nearby park. The building has lift access, communal gardens, residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite and a 24-hour emergency careline — conveniences that suit someone seeking independent retirement living with on-site support.
Practical details are straightforward: a 103‑year remaining lease, service charge of approximately £3,185.38pa and ground rent of £385pa. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the property is double glazed. Off-street parking is available and the apartment sits in a generally affluent area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Buyers should note the material costs and restrictions: the service charge and ground rent are ongoing commitments, and the development enforces age restrictions (residents must meet the over-60 or over‑55/60 couple rule). Heating is electric storage — likely higher running costs compared with gas — and the local recorded crime level is higher than average. There is no flooding risk.
This property suits someone looking to downsize into a managed retirement setting with communal amenities and nearby town facilities. It represents immediate, low-upkeep living rather than a renovation project; factor the service charge and electric heating into your long-term budget planning.