Summary - Flat 54 Homefylde House, 199-207, Whitegate Drive FY3 9EN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free, park-side retirement flat with communal facilities and immediate occupancy potential.
- Retirement block with house manager and residentslounge
- Second-floor one-bedroom, chain free
- Spacious lounge/diner and fitted bedroom wardrobes
- Communal gardens and close to Stanley Park
- Only 54 years remaining on lease; mortgage risk
- Service charge approx A33,800pa; ground rent A3500pa
- Electric storage heating and pre-2002 double glazing
- Area deprivation and above-average local crime
A second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in Homefylde House offers straightforward, low-maintenance living close to Stanley Park. The building includes a house manager, residents’ lounge and well-kept communal gardens, creating a secure, social setting for over-55s. The flat has a roomy lounge/diner, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern shower room.
Important practical points should be noted by any buyer. The property is leasehold with only 54 years remaining; this short lease is likely to prevent many mortgage lenders from lending. Annual charges are substantial: ground rent about £500 and a service charge around £3,800. Heating is by electric storage heaters and double glazing dates from before 2002, so running costs and comfort could be higher than newer systems.
The apartment is offered chain free and close to local shops, healthcare facilities and good transport links, which suits buyers wanting convenience and community. The building’s age and some dated interior finishes mean this will appeal to someone seeking a ready-to-live-in retirement home who is comfortable with the lease and service charge position, or an investor who can manage lease extension and costs.
Viewers should check mortgage availability carefully and obtain lease extension cost estimates before committing. For those seeking an accessible, social retirement address near green space, this flat provides a practical, well-located base — but the lease and running charges are material factors to resolve first.
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