Summary - 12 BIRCH COURT SUNDERLAND SR3 2TN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
70% shared ownership retirement flat, chain-free and low-maintenance living.
Over-55s first-floor flat with private entrance and staircase
A first-floor retirement flat offered for the over-55s on a 70% shared ownership basis, ideal for downsizers seeking a manageable home with low entry cost. The apartment has its own private entrance and staircase to the first floor, leading to a comfortable lounge, a generous breakfast kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Double glazing, gas central heating to radiators and off-street residents' parking add practical comfort.
The development sits in a pleasant, well-connected area of Doxford Park with local shops, amenities and fast transport links nearby. An on-site communal courtyard provides a quiet outdoor space without private garden maintenance. Nearby primary schools have strong Ofsted ratings and local services are plentiful, from supermarkets and pharmacies to leisure and health facilities.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold shared ownership home: the vendor retains 30% ownership via Home Group. The stair access means the flat is not step-free internally. Some internal fixtures — notably 1970s wood paneling and dated doors in the hall — will benefit from modernisation. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and walls are partially insulated as originally built.
This property is chain-free and offers an affordable route into retirement living with scope to personalise. It suits someone seeking low-outdoor-maintenance living, good local services and the security of a retirement-focused development, but who accepts leasehold/shared-ownership arrangements and a first-floor location.
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