Compact one-bedroom with communal facilities and southerly light.
Long lease (108 years) and no forward chain
A compact first-floor retirement apartment in Homesea House, offered with a long 108-year lease and no forward chain. The one-bedroom layout includes a southerly-aspect living room, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe — all presented in neutral decor ready for personal touches.
The building provides a good range of communal facilities tailored to retired residents: residents' lounge, guest suite, laundry room, landscaped communal gardens and off-street parking (first-come, first-served). Practical details include an EPC rating of B and easy access via lift and communal corridors, plus emergency pull cords in principal rooms.
Notable considerations: the apartment is small at about 398 sq ft and uses electric storage heating rather than gas, which can affect running costs. The annual service charge is relatively high at approximately £2,195, and the immediate area records higher crime levels. Council Tax is Band A, keeping local tax costs low.
This home suits a single occupant or couple seeking a low-maintenance, community-focused retirement setting close to city amenities. A viewing is recommended to appreciate the light southerly aspect and communal offer while weighing running costs and the compact internal footprint.