Summary - Avebury House, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 SN5 7FS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable Lifetime Lease option for buyers aged 60 and over in Westlea.
Chain-free ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, approximately 613 sq ft
Lifetime Lease guide price £80,500 for over-60s; market value £120,000
988 years remaining on lease; service charge c. £1,700 pa and ground rent £250 pa
Electric room heaters only; EPC rating D — running costs may be higher
Small overall size; best for downsizers or single/couples not families
Off-street parking and close to West Swindon Shopping Centre and amenities
Higher local crime rate; buyers should check neighbourhood suitability
No onward chain; suitable for retirement purchase via Homewise plan
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in Westlea is offered chain-free and marketed with a Home for Life Lifetime Lease option for buyers aged 60+. The advertised Lifetime Lease guide price is £80,500 (market price £120,000); actual cost varies with age and circumstances and can include purchasing up to a 50% share to protect capital. The lease has 988 years remaining, with annual service charge around £1,700 and ground rent £250.
Inside, the apartment provides a bright open-plan living area with a contemporary fitted kitchen, two bedrooms (master with fitted wardrobes) and a modern bathroom. The accommodation totals about 613 sq ft and benefits from off-street parking and a convenient location close to West Swindon Shopping Centre and local amenities.
Notable practical points: heating is by electric room heaters, so running costs may be higher than gas-heated homes and the EPC is rated D. The area records higher crime levels than average, and the property is small in overall size—suitable for downsizers or retirees seeking low-maintenance living rather than a family wanting extensive space. Service charges and ground rent are payable and should be confirmed with a solicitor.
This property suits an over-60 buyer seeking affordability via a Lifetime Lease or a straightforward, low-maintenance retirement base near shops and leisure facilities. Viewings are recommended to assess space and heating needs and to obtain a personalised Homewise quote if considering the Lifetime Lease option.
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