Summary - Lawrence Court, 35 Binyon Road, LANCASTER LA1 4TW
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Quiet over-55s apartment with parking and manageable service charge.
Two-bedroom ground-floor over-55s apartment, compact 378 sq ft
Allocated off-street parking plus a private shed for storage
Communal gardens maintained monthly; pleasant lawn outlooks
Gas central heating, double glazing and EPC rating C
Service charge £109 pcm covers boiler servicing and lighting
Very low council tax band; running costs generally modest
Only 20 years remaining on the lease — lender refusal likely
Best for cash buyers or those planning a lease extension
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in Lawrence Court is tailored to over-55s seeking a low-maintenance, secure home. At 378 sq ft it offers compact living: a lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room, with pleasant outlooks over communal lawns and shrubs. Allocated off-street parking and a private shed add practical convenience.
Running costs are straightforward: an EPC C, very low council tax band, and a below-average service charge of £109 pcm which covers biannual boiler servicing, monthly grounds maintenance and external lighting. The building dates from the early 1990s and presents as a tidy late-20th-century development with double glazing and gas central heating via boiler and radiators.
A material drawback is the short lease term — only 20 years remaining. Many mortgage lenders will refuse to lend on properties with such limited leases, so this will suit cash buyers or buyers prepared to arrange a lease extension (which will affect purchase costs). Be aware this lease limitation will materially influence resale and mortgage options.
Overall this property offers straightforward, manageable living for an over-55s buyer who values convenience and low ongoing hassle, but the lease length is a significant legal and financial factor that should be investigated before viewing.
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