Summary - 25 Gifford Lodge, 25 Popes Avenue, TWICKENHAM TW2 5TP
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Bright one-bed first-floor flat with garden views and gated parking for 60+ buyers.
- First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, approx. 557 sq ft
- Juliet balcony overlooking communal landscaped gardens
- Gated parking, private gardens, residents' lounge, on-site management
- Leasehold with c.115 years remaining; exclusive 60+ occupation
- Service charge £3,122.74pa; ground rent £648.98pa (noted as expensive)
- Heating via community electricity scheme; confirm running costs
- Recarpeted and redecorated; built-in bedroom wardrobes included
- Buyers must verify appliances, fixtures, and communal arrangements
Bright, low-maintenance living in the heart of Twickenham: this first-floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment in Gifford Lodge offers easy access to the high street and green. The reception room opens to a Juliet balcony with a pleasant view over well-kept communal gardens; the apartment has been redecorated and recarpeted and includes built-in bedroom wardrobes and a modern shower room. Communal facilities include gated parking, private gardens, a residents’ lounge and on-site management—useful for independent living with extra support nearby.
Financially, this is a leasehold property with a long remaining term (around 115 years) but notable running costs: an annual service charge of £3,122.74 and a ground rent of £648.98. Heating and hot water are provided via an electricity community scheme; double glazing was installed after 2002. Prospective buyers should check the community service arrangements and confirm the working order of fixtures and services.
Best suited to a buyer aged 60+ seeking a comfortable, secure base close to shops and transport links in a very affluent area. The apartment’s manageable size (approximately 557 sq ft) and communal amenities make it a good option for downsizers who want low-maintenance, social retirement living. Anyone requiring extensive mobility adaptation should verify access and personal requirements before viewing.
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