First-floor one-bedroom with balcony and views over playing fields
Purpose-built retirement development; minimum age 55
Resident manager plus 24/7 emergency Appello call system
Lift access, communal lounge, guest suite and laundry
Leasehold ~102 years remaining; built 2003
Service charge £2,931.48pa; ground rent £385pa
Electric storage heating (no gas central heating)
Modest footprint ~485 sq ft — low-maintenance living
This first-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment at Lefroy Court offers a light-filled living room and balcony with pleasant views over nearby playing fields. Built in 2003 by McCarthy & Stone, the development is purpose-built for residents aged 55+, with a resident development manager and a 24-hour emergency call system for added peace of mind.
Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge with kitchen, guest suite, luggage store and communal laundry. The building is served by lifts to all floors and has well-kept landscaped areas. Regular bus services on Talbot Road provide straightforward links into Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Practical points to note: the property is leasehold with about 102 years remaining, an annual service charge of £2,931.48 and ground rent of £385. Heating is via electric storage heaters rather than gas, and apartment size is modest (approx. 485 sq ft) — suitable for single occupancy or couples seeking low-maintenance, community-focused living. Overall the apartment suits someone looking to downsize into a secure, well-serviced retirement building close to local amenities.