Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in purpose-built over-60s development
Corner living room with door to communal gardens and space for dining
Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances; bright, well-presented accommodation
Built-in wardrobes to master; second bedroom suitable as single or guest room
Communal facilities: lounge, laundry, guest suite, landscaped gardens, parking
Electric night storage heating — may increase electricity costs versus gas
High annual service charge (£5,293.20) and ground rent (£460) to budget for
Tenure paperwork conflicting — freehold and 125-year lease both referenced
This bright ground-floor apartment in Greendale Court offers practical, secure independent living for the over-60s. Set within a purpose-built retirement development, the layout includes a corner living room with garden access, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms and a shower room — a comfortable, low-stairs alternative for downsizers.
Residents benefit from communal facilities including gardens, lounge, laundry, guest suite, parking and 24-hour Careline and house manager call points. The property’s double glazing, modest footprint (approx. 622 sq ft) and easy access to Bedale town centre, doctors and leisure centre make day-to-day life straightforward and sociable.
Buyers should note the financial commitments: an above-average service charge (£5,293.20 pa) and ground rent (£460 pa). There is conflicting tenure information in the paperwork (FREEHOLD stated and later described as a 125-year lease from 2005); this must be clarified before exchange. Heating is by electric night storage heaters, which may affect running costs compared with gas.
Overall this apartment suits a buyer seeking a manageable, well-located retirement home with communal support and outdoor space. It offers good presentation and immediate occupancy potential, but check lease/tenure details and ongoing service charges to confirm long-term affordability.
