Summary - KING ALFREDS COURTYARD 16 UNION STREET WELLS BA5 2RL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure, central Wells retirement apartment with communal facilities and scope to modernise.
Ground-floor apartment in gated King Alfred's Courtyard
Designed for over-55s with communal lounge and guest suite
On-site (non-resident) house manager Monday–Friday
Requires renovation and cosmetic updating throughout
Service charge £4,932.85pa — above average for upkeep
Leasehold with c.102 years remaining (as of 2025)
Limited on-site parking; spaces allocated subject to availability
Electric heating; EPC rating D (energy improvements likely needed)
Tucked behind Wells High Street, this ground-floor retirement apartment sits within the gated King Alfred’s Courtyard — a secure, well-kept development for the over-55s. The setting offers easy access to shops, cafés, the cathedral and local events, while communal lounges, a guest suite and an on-site manager provide practical support and social space.
The layout is straightforward: a sitting room opening to the kitchen, a downstairs WC, and a first-floor double bedroom with fitted wardrobes plus a bathroom with bath and shower. Large windows face the central courtyard, giving the apartment a light, pleasant feel. The property would benefit from cosmetic updating and some renovation, presenting scope to personalise finishes and improve energy efficiency.
Practicalities to note: the flat is leasehold with approximately 102 years remaining, an EPC of D and electric heating. The annual service charge is relatively high at £4,932.85 and parking is limited and allocated on availability. These factors suit buyers seeking a low‑maintenance central location with communal facilities rather than a self-contained, low-cost ownership model.
Overall, this apartment is a secure, well-located retirement option in Wells for someone happy to carry out modest updating. It will suit a downsizer looking for central convenience, community amenities and easy-to-manage living rather than purchasers seeking a fully modernised, energy-efficient home straight away.
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