Compact, low-maintenance one-bed retirement flat near Hatherley Park.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, easy access
Recently refitted kitchen; neat shower room
366 sq ft — compact layout suitable for one or two
Electric room heaters only; no central heating
Service charge approx. £1,440pa; ground rent £20pa
99-year lease from 01.12.1972 (leasehold tenure)
Parking first-come, first-served; one-third en-bloc garage share
Well-maintained communal gardens; very low crime area
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment within a well-regarded, purpose-built development for the over-60s. The living room with dining area and a bay-windowed double bedroom make good use of the compact 366 sq ft, while the recently refitted kitchen and neatly appointed shower room reduce immediate work for a new owner. Being ground floor, the flat is easy to access and overlooks well-maintained communal gardens with seating and pathways for residents to enjoy.
Practical aspects suit retirement living: off-street parking on a first-come, first-served basis, access to one third of an en-bloc garage/storage, and low council tax (Band A). The 99-year lease from 1972 is long-standing; annual costs are modest with a service charge around £1,440 and ground rent £20. There is no flooding risk and the area is very affluent with very low crime rates.
Important facts to note: heating is by electric room heaters (no central heating or communal fuel), the property is leasehold, and double glazing is present but installation date is unknown. The apartment is small and will suit a single person or couple looking to downsize into a low-maintenance retirement setting rather than someone seeking large living spaces or major adaptability.
Overall this apartment offers a comfortable, secure retirement base close to local amenities and Hatherley Park, with manageable running costs and communal facilities. Buyers should check service details, lease documentation and heating arrangements as part of their enquiries.