Summary - Apartment 4 Thackrah Court, 1, Squirrel Way, LEEDS LS17 8FQ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, low-maintenance two-bedroom retirement apartment with private west-facing patio..
Private west-facing patio with direct garden access
On-site restaurant serving hot meals daily
One hour of domestic assistance included each week
24/7 on-site staff and emergency pendant alarm system
High service charge: £11,996.64 pa (year ending 30/09/2025)
Ground rent approx. £510 pa; council tax above average
Electric storage heaters — may increase running costs
Permit parking subject to availability (allocated spaces)
Set within a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone retirement development, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers secure, low-maintenance living with direct access to private west-facing patio and landscaped gardens. The layout is practical: a bright lounge with patio doors, fitted kitchen, walk-in wardrobe to the principal bedroom and a fully tiled shower room. Full fibre broadband, lift access and a homeowners’ lounge add convenience.
The development provides 24/7 on-site staff, a personal emergency call system, a daily restaurant and one hour of domestic assistance each week—features that support independent living and add day-to-day comfort. The building is pet friendly and has a permit parking scheme (allocated subject to availability).
Important running costs and features to note: the service charge is high (listed at £11,996.64 pa for year ending 30/09/2025) which covers staffing, communal maintenance, the restaurant and building insurance. Ground rent is payable (around £510 pa) and council tax is above average. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which may affect energy bills compared with gas-heated homes.
This apartment will suit downsizers seeking a secure, sociable retirement setting with onsite care and services. It offers good lease length (around 110 years remaining) and strong local amenities nearby in affluent Shadwell and Moortown. Buyers should budget for the service charge and electric heating costs when assessing affordability.
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