Summary - 45 The Clockhouse, 140, London Road, GUILDFORD GU1 1FF
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious two-bed retirement apartment with balcony, on-site care and extensive communal amenities..
24-hour emergency call system and on-site Estate Manager
One hour weekly domestic help included in service charge
Walk-out south-facing balcony from living room with pleasant outlook
Allocated off-street parking space
Mobility scooter storage and charging points provided
High service charge: £15,040.51 pa (very expensive)
Ground rent £525 pa; additional care services cost extra
Electric underfloor heating may increase energy costs
Set within The Clockhouse retirement development in Guildford, this third-floor, two-bedroom apartment offers bright, low-maintenance living with lift access and a walk-out balcony. The layout includes a spacious living/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (master with walk-in wardrobe), shower room, separate guest WC and a useful utility/storage area. An allocated parking space adds everyday convenience.
This development provides extensive on-site support and amenities aimed at independent retirement living: 24-hour emergency call system, estate manager, one hour of domestic help weekly, a bistro serving daily meals, homeowners’ lounge, wellness suite and guest suite for visitors. Practical facilities include a mobility scooter store with charging points, fully equipped laundry and landscaped communal gardens.
Buyers should weigh the significant ongoing costs against the lifestyle benefits. The annual service charge is high (£15,040.51 for year ending June 2026) and ground rent is £525 pa; additional care services are available at extra cost. Heating is electric underfloor, which can affect energy bills. The area is very affluent overall but local crime levels are above average and council tax is higher than typical.
This apartment suits buyers seeking secure, sociable retirement living close to Guildford town centre and transport links. The long lease (999 years from 2017) and good broadband connectivity support a comfortable, low-fuss move; those sensitive to running costs should budget for service charges and electricity-led heating expenses.
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