Low-price, community-focused flat near Gloucester Cathedral and quayside.
Newly renovated one-bedroom apartment, ready to move into
A newly renovated one-bedroom apartment within an over-55s development in Gloucester city centre. The flat offers a bright living room with a bay window, a light kitchen with built-in oven and good storage, a spacious bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an upgraded bathroom with a walk-in shower. A large hallway cupboard adds useful extra storage.
Residents benefit from communal facilities designed for social living: a lounge with regular events, library and games room, laundry, guest suite, lift access and a sunny courtyard. Secure gated parking is available, though spaces are unallocated. The 97-year lease provides long-term security for a leasehold purchase.
Be clear on running costs and local context: the service charge is around £2,500 pa and the ground rent is £602 pa. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas. The property is in an area with very high crime levels and medium flood risk; the wider area is rated very deprived. Those factors affect insurance and some living costs but are offset by the apartment’s central location close to Gloucester Cathedral, quays and city amenities.