Top-floor apartment with lift access
Quietly set on High Road in South Woodford, this top-floor, chain-free retirement apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living for a single occupant or couple. The apartment’s dual-aspect lounge/diner and well-sized fitted kitchen make day-to-day life easy, while the double bedroom and modern shower room sit within a traditional, easy-to-navigate layout.
Practical features include lift access to the top floor, a garage en bloc accessed via a secure gated entrance, and pleasant communal lawns for fresh air and neighbourly exercise. The flat is approximately 589 sq ft (average sized) and sits close to South Woodford Central Line station and local shops including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s — convenient for errands and rail links into the city.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with 101 years remaining, an annual service charge currently £3,944 and ground rent of £272 per year. Council Tax band C applies. These running costs are typical for managed retirement developments but important to factor into monthly budgets.
Ideal for downsizers seeking a straightforward, secure home near transport and amenities, this apartment is particularly suited to those wanting communal facilities without large outdoor maintenance. The interior presents as a neutral, modern canvas ready for personalisation.
