Summary - 48 The Clockhouse, 140, London Road, GUILDFORD GU1 1FF
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious two-bedroom penthouse with extensive on-site care and amenities..
Penthouse two-bed, two-bath apartment with large open-plan living space
Lift access to all floors and allocated off-street parking bay
24‑hour on-site staffing, estate manager and emergency call system
Residents’ facilities: bistro, homeowners’ lounge, wellness suite, laundry
Leasehold: 999 years remaining (from 2017) — long lease security
High annual service charge £15,040.51 (very expensive) — budgets essential
Ground rent £525 pa (expensive) and extra charges for additional care
Main heating electric underfloor — potential for higher running costs
This exceptional penthouse apartment at The Clockhouse offers generous, well‑finished accommodation designed for independent retirement living with extra support available. The bright, open-plan living room and contemporary fitted kitchen make day-to-day life comfortable; two double bedrooms include a master with walk-in wardrobe and en‑suite. Lift access to all floors and an allocated parking space add practical convenience.
The development provides many on-site amenities aimed at an active retirement lifestyle: 24-hour staffing and an estate manager, homeowners’ lounge, wellness suite, bistro/restaurant, laundry, guest suite (fees apply) and landscaped communal gardens. A 24‑hour emergency call system and one hour of domestic support included in the service charge offer added peace of mind.
There are important costs and considerations to note. The annual service charge is high at £15,040.51 (year to June 2026) and ground rent is £525 pa; additional care or domestic support incurs extra fees. Heating is electric underfloor and the property’s main fuel is electricity, which may influence running costs. Local recorded crime is above average, although the development is staffed 24 hours.
A rare long lease (999 years from 2017) and a site in a well‑connected Guildford location make this property a strong option for buyers seeking low‑maintenance, high‑amenity retirement living with good transport links and nearby shops, parks and leisure facilities. Prospective purchasers should budget for the ongoing service charge and potential higher utility costs due to electric heating.
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