Summary - OAK LODGE, 21 FLAT 61 THICKET ROAD SUTTON SM1 4QN
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Refurbished one-bedroom retirement flat close to Sutton town centre and station..
Recently refurbished one-bedroom retirement apartment with fitted AEG kitchen
Lift access and daytime house manager plus 24/7 emergency call system
Communal facilities: two lounges, hair salon, laundrette, gardens and parking
Approximately 420 sq ft — compact layout for single occupant or couple
Leasehold with about 89 years remaining; important for mortgage/solicitor advice
Service charge about £3,500 pa (includes ground rent) — factor into costs
Night storage electric heating; consider running costs and heating comfort
EPC rating D — not the most efficient, may need future improvements
A well-presented, recently refurbished one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor of Oak Lodge, a popular purpose-built development. The flat benefits from a refitted kitchen with integrated AEG appliances, a generous living room with garden outlook, double glazing and quality carpets throughout. Lift access serves all residential floors and the development includes a daytime house manager plus a 24/7 emergency call system for added peace of mind.
Communal facilities are a clear strength: two resident lounges, a hairdressing salon, laundrette, well-maintained gardens, ample residents’ parking and CCTV. The location is convenient — about 0.3 miles from Sutton town centre and 0.75 miles from Sutton mainline station with frequent trains to London, making everyday errands and travel straightforward.
Practical details are important: the property is leasehold with approximately 89 years remaining, service charges around £3,500 per year (including ground rent), and night storage heating on electric main fuel. The apartment is compact at approximately 420 sq ft and better suited to a single occupant or couple seeking low-maintenance, ground-level living within a retirement community. EPC rating D.
Recent house-rule changes now allow letting if required, which may appeal to buyers seeking rental flexibility or an income option, but the tenure and service charges should be factored into affordability calculations.
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