Comfortable one-bedroom McCarthy & Stone apartment with on-site support and communal facilities..
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, 496 sq ft
McCarthy & Stone development with on-site manager and 24-hour alarm
Communal lounge, guest suite, laundry and well-kept gardens
Energy Efficiency Rating B; no flood risk
Leasehold with age restrictions (60+; couples 60+/55+)
Heating via electric storage heaters — potential higher running costs
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal; city/major town location
Confirm lease length, ground rent and service charge details
A well-presented, ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in the popular McCarthy & Stone development at Lalgates Court. The 496 sq ft layout includes a bright living/dining room, integrated kitchen, generous bedroom storage and an accessible double walk-in shower — practical, low-maintenance living for those seeking community and convenience.
Communal facilities are a clear strength: an on-site manager, 24-hour emergency call system, communal lounge, guest suite and laundry room, plus attractively maintained gardens. Energy Efficiency Rating B and no flood risk add to the practical appeal, while the property sits in a quiet part of NN5 with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Important considerations: this is a leasehold retirement property with age restrictions (residents must be 60+; couples permitted if one is 60+ and the other 55+). Heating is by electric storage heaters, which may affect running costs compared with gas heating. Prospective buyers should confirm lease length, ground rent and service charge details before committing.
Overall this apartment suits buyers looking to downsize into a managed, sociable development with low external maintenance. It offers immediate move-in readiness and comfortable single-level living, with potential appeal to those who value security and on-site support.
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