Summary - Flat 23 Petlands Lodge, 1, Church Road, HAYWARDS HEATH RH16 3NY
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ideal for over-60s seeking sociable, secure living with guest suite access.
South-facing first-floor apartment with lots of natural light
A bright first-floor retirement apartment in Petlands Lodge, presented in good order and designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. The living room is dual-aspect and south-facing, with a feature electric fire and reported views towards the South Downs. The kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances including a waist-height oven, hob, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Two well-proportioned bedrooms, one with built-in mirrored wardrobe, plus a shower room and separate WC provide flexible accommodation for daily living or visiting family.
Petlands Lodge is a purpose-built development for older residents with a lodge manager five days a week, a 24-hour Careline, secure video entry and communal fire/smoke detection systems. Owners benefit from communal owners’ lounge with regular social events, landscaped gardens, an owners’ private car park and a guest suite available for visitors (also accessible across Churchill Living sites).
Practical details: the property is leasehold with 116 years remaining. Service charge is £4,843.11 p.a. (year ending May 2026) and ground rent £882.86 p.a. (review Dec 2030). Service charges cover buildings insurance, communal heating from air source system, water rates, cleaning, lift and garden maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund. Council Tax band C is described as affordable for the area.
This apartment will suit downsizers who value security, on-site support and sociable communal facilities. Note the higher-than-average service charge and separate ground rent when budgeting; the apartment is average-sized at around 753 sq ft and may suit buyers seeking convenience rather than large living spaces.
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