Summary - Flat 23 Bourne Court, 91-103, Croydon Road CR3 6AZ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable two-bed retirement apartment with communal support and lift access.
Third-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment, approx. 735 sq ft
Lift to all floors plus resident House Manager and 24/7 emergency Careline
Communal lounge, laundry, guest suite and security entry system
Leasehold with around 93 years remaining (original 125-year lease from 1994)
Service charge £5,479.18 pa; Ground rent £582.08 pa (noted as expensive)
Electric storage heaters — likely higher heating costs than gas
Council tax above average; local recorded crime level is high
Suitable for over-65s only; age restriction applies on purchase
Set within Bourne Court, this two-bedroom retirement apartment occupies the third floor of a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone development. The block offers practical, age-restricted living with lift access, a resident House Manager, 24/7 emergency call system and communal facilities including a lounge, laundry and guest suite — useful for visiting family and peace of mind.
The apartment is a conventional, comfortable layout with an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a single bathroom. At about 735 sq ft it’s an average-sized two-bedroom suited to downsizers who want a manageable home close to local shops, buses and community amenities in Caterham.
Running costs and tenure facts are important: the lease has roughly 93 years remaining, the service charge is £5,479.18 pa and ground rent £582.08 pa. Heating is via electric storage heaters, which can mean higher energy bills compared with gas-heated homes.
Practical considerations include a high local crime level and above-average council tax banding, which may affect overall running costs and a buyer’s sense of security. The apartment is ideal for someone prioritising communal support, central location and low-maintenance living, while accepting the financial commitments of leasehold retirement accommodation.
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