Manageable two-bed flat with communal facilities and parking.
First-floor over-55s flat with lift access
A purpose-built first-floor retirement flat in St Catherines Lodge offering practical, low-maintenance living close to Coundon amenities and direct bus routes to the city centre. The layout includes entrance hall with intercom, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room — sensible accommodation for a couple or single occupant wanting extra room for visitors or hobbies. Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, conservatory and a passenger lift for easy access.
The flat is double-glazed and has an EPC rating of C, though heating is provided by electric storage heaters; buyers should expect modest running costs and the opportunity to upgrade heating if desired. The accommodation sits within a larger red-brick complex with off-street parking and landscaped communal grounds. Leasehold tenure has 87 years remaining and council tax sits in an affordable band C.
Notable practical points to consider: the property is aimed at over-55s so it suits downsizers or those seeking a quieter community, but the wider area records a very high crime rate — prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on security and communal management. The interior shows dated decor and would benefit from cosmetic updating to suit modern tastes. Overall this is a straightforward, manageable retirement flat with communal amenities and good local connections.