Summary - MARLOWE LODGE, 326 FLAT 12 WICKHAM ROAD CROYDON CR0 8BH
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Convenient ground-floor apartment with onsite support and communal facilities.
- Ground-floor retirement flat for age 55+ with 24-hour emergency system
- Communal lounge, laundry, guest suite and lift to both floors
- Some off-street parking; close to shops and frequent bus links
- Compact 614 sq ft; second bedroom is very small (better as study)
- Electric room heaters and older double glazing — expect upgrade costs
- Leasehold: 62 years remaining — may limit mortgage options
- High service charge (£4,352 pa) and ground rent (£270 pa)
- Slow broadband in the area despite excellent mobile signal
A ground-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment in Marlowe Lodge, arranged for residents aged 55+. The building offers a 24-hour emergency call system, communal lounge, laundry room, guest suite and lift access, plus some off-street parking. Located on Wickham Road with frequent bus links and local shops close by, the flat suits someone wanting convenience and community.
Internally the layout is traditional and compact (approximately 614 sq ft). The principal room is a comfortable lounge with a traditional fireplace; the main bedroom is a practical double while the second bedroom is small and better suited as a study or occasional guest room. Heating is by electric room heaters and the glazing was fitted before 2002, so buyers should expect a modest energy profile and possible upgrade costs.
Important tenure and cost facts: the property is leasehold with 62 years remaining. That lease length may restrict mortgage options and could deter some lenders. Running costs are notable: an above-average service charge (£4,352 pa) and a ground rent (£270 pa). Broadband speeds in the area are slow. On the positive side the neighbourhood is low in crime, relatively affluent and close to several highly rated primary and secondary schools.
This home is well suited to a retired buyer seeking an active, low-stairs lifestyle with onsite support and nearby amenities. It also appeals to purchasers who can fund without a standard mortgage or who prioritise community facilities. Buyers should obtain lease and lender advice early and budget for any modernization, heating improvements or double-glazing upgrades.
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