Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat with communal gardens and parking, close to town.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, approx 443 sq ft
Large communal gardens, resident lounge, laundry and two guest suites
Private off-street parking and door-entry phone for convenience
24-hour Appello emergency call system for added security
Leasehold — approx 87 years remaining; original 125-year term from 1987
Service charge £3,492.89pa; ground rent £323.92pa (approx)
Electric room heaters; property relies on electricity for heating
Higher local crime and area deprivation may affect desirability
A ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in a purpose-built over-60s development, offered chain-free and ready for immediate occupation. The block includes communal lounges, laundry, two guest suites, large rear gardens and a private car park — practical features for independent retired living close to Bedford town centre and local amenities.
The apartment measures approximately 443 sq ft and features a double bedroom, new bathroom, fitted kitchen, electric oven and hob, and sliding patio doors. There is an entrance hall, a generous storage cupboard and communal outdoor space to front and rear. A 24-hour Appello emergency call system and door-entry phone provide added security and reassurance.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold with about 87 years remaining from the original 125-year term (from 1987). Annual service charge is approximately £3,492.89 and annual ground rent is about £323.92. Heating is by electric room heaters, and the property relies on electricity as the main fuel.
This apartment will suit a downsizer or retiree seeking a low-maintenance, community-focused location within easy walking distance of shops, transport links and leisure facilities. Budget for ongoing service charges, ground rent and potential future heating upgrades; the area records higher crime levels and local deprivation, which may affect resale and personal preferences.