Summary - Cross Keys, Lichfield WS13 6EX
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low-maintenance one-bedroom retirement apartment with communal lounge and guest suite in Lichfield city centre.
Vacant possession and chain-free sale
Set in the heart of Lichfield, this one-bedroom retirement apartment at Scott Place is aimed at over-60s seeking a low-maintenance, city-centre base. The apartment offers a generous double bedroom with a walk-in dressing room, a living room and separate kitchen, and benefit from vacant possession with no onward chain. Communal facilities include a large lounge, professionally maintained gardens and a guest suite for visiting family.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (992 years), affordable council tax and central location with shops, cafés and transport on your doorstep. The building is designed and managed for retirement living, so the social amenities and reduced maintenance burden are clear positives for downsizers.
Buyers should note the property is leasehold with an average ground rent of £425 and electric room heaters as the main heating (higher running costs likely compared with gas). The apartment is small (approx. 418 sq ft) and located on an upper floor of a mid-terrace block. Local crime levels are recorded as very high for the area, which may be a concern for some purchasers.
Overall, this apartment will suit someone wanting a centrally located, low-maintenance retirement home with communal support and guest facilities. It offers convenience and long-term security via the long lease, but consider heating costs, ground rent and local safety statistics when deciding if it meets your needs.
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