Summary - GRIZEDALE COURT FLAT 20 FOREST GATE BLACKPOOL FY3 9AP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-move-in one-bedroom retirement flat — auction sale, 62-year lease, warden-assisted.
First-floor, purpose-built retirement apartment with warden assistance and 24-hour call
This first-floor, purpose-built retirement apartment sits in a well-maintained development close to Stanley Park and Blackpool town centre. The one-bedroom flat has been newly renovated and offers a comfortable, ready-to-move-in layout with a bay-windowed lounge, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a combined bathroom/WC. The building is warden-assisted with a 24-hour emergency call system and resident facilities including a communal lounge, games room, laundry and hairdresser.
Practical running costs are significant: the annual service charge is £3,400 and ground rent £240. Heating is by Economy 7 electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity. The lease has 62 years remaining — a material drawback: many mortgage lenders may refuse to lend, and this property will be sold at auction, so buyers should check finance options or be prepared to buy with cash.
The development includes maintained communal gardens and off-street parking for residents and guests. The location is convenient for local amenities and public transport, with excellent mobile signal and average broadband speeds. Be aware the area records above-average crime levels and is assessed as very deprived; purchasers should consider local services and safety when viewing.
Suitable for a downsizer or cash buyer seeking a secure, low-maintenance retirement home with communal support and social facilities. The apartment’s short lease and auction sale route make it less suitable for buyers who require standard mortgage financing without specialist advice.
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