Summary - KING ALFREDS COURTYARD 16 UNION STREET WELLS BA5 2RL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure, low‑maintenance central Wells living for downsizers close to shops and the cathedral.
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment, ideal for over-55s
Video-monitored gated courtyard with secure access
Residents' lounge, guest suite and non-resident house manager
Attractive communal gardens and benches for residents
Parking on-site but limited and subject to availability
Service charge £4,932.85 pa; ground rent £350 pa
Leasehold with c.102 years remaining (as of 2025)
Electric heating and décor likely needing updating
Tucked just behind Wells High Street, this ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in King Alfred’s Courtyard offers easy, low-maintenance living for the over-55s. The development combines refurbished stone cottages with sympathetic new build, arranged around a video-monitored gated courtyard and attractive communal gardens.
The apartment is bright and practical: a sitting room opening to a compact kitchen, a conveniently placed downstairs WC, and a first-floor double bedroom with fitted wardrobes alongside a bathroom with both bath and shower. Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, pre-bookable guest suite and a non-resident house manager, adding convenience and social opportunity.
Buyers should factor in the material details: heating is electric, the décor would benefit from updating, and parking is limited and subject to availability. The property is leasehold with approximately 102 years remaining, an annual service charge of £4,932.85 and ground rent of £350.
For downsizers seeking a secure, central Wells address with communal support and low-maintenance accommodation, this apartment delivers convenience and character close to shops, cafés and the cathedral. A survey and legal review of the lease are recommended before purchase.
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