Chain-free first-floor retirement apartment
A spacious, purpose-built over-60s apartment in the heart of Old Town, offered chain-free and recently redecorated. The first-floor home benefits from a newly fitted modern kitchen, a larger-than-average sitting/dining room with church views, and a double bedroom — offering comfortable, low-maintenance living for downsizers.
The development, built by McCarthy & Stone around 2020, provides practical communal facilities including a lounge, kitchen/laundry, guest flat and landscaped garden, plus lift access and off-street secure parking. The service charge covers building insurance, water rates, window cleaning, an onsite manager (five mornings weekly) and essential safety checks.
Notable practical details to consider: heating is by electric storage heaters and there’s no gas supply; annual service charge and six-monthly ground rent apply (service charge approx. £1,263 yearly; ground rent £175 every six months). The property sits in a high-crime, deprived city-centre area, which may affect security and insurance costs.
This apartment suits someone seeking a sociable retirement base with convenient access to shops, transport and local amenities. It presents immediate move-in readiness after recent refurbishment, with the potential to personalise finishes where wanted. Lease length is approximately 101 years remaining.
