Comfortable one‑bedroom flat with communal facilities and long lease.
Allocated parking space plus visitor parking available|Residents’ lounge, communal garden and rentable guest suite|Lift access and House Manager on site during set hours|Double bedroom with built‑in wardrobes and walk‑in wardrobe|Kitchen with fitted appliances and separate utility/store room|Electric heating (room heaters) — potentially higher running costs|Leasehold with 999‑year lease; annual service charge ~£3,087.84|Ground rent £425 pa; owner approval and pet restrictions apply
This first‑floor one‑bedroom retirement apartment in Victory House offers low‑maintenance living in a well‑managed McCarthy & Stone development. The reception room opens to a small Juliet balcony, and the fitted kitchen includes appliances — practical features for day‑to‑day comfort. A useful utility/store room and built‑in bedroom wardrobes add storage rarely found in flats of this size.
Residents benefit from communal amenities including a lounge, garden, guest suite for visitors and an on‑site House Manager during designated hours. The flat has allocated and visitors’ parking and lift access, making it easy to welcome family and friends or keep errands simple. The location is convenient for shops, bus links to the Croydon Tram and easy M25 access.
Note the apartment uses electric heating and room heaters; running costs can be higher than gas‑heated homes. The property is leasehold (999 years from 2018) with an annual service charge of around £3,087.84 and ground rent £425 pa (reviewed after 15 years). New owners must be approved by the House Manager and there are communal pet restrictions unless permission is granted.
Overall this is a tidy, purpose‑built retirement apartment suited to someone seeking a secure, low‑upkeep home close to local amenities, with communal support facilities and long lease security.