Summary - MARLOWE LODGE, 326 FLAT 12 WICKHAM ROAD CROYDON CR0 8BH
2 bed 1 bath Not Specified
Chain-free, low-maintenance living with extensive communal facilities and south garden.
Ground-floor apartment in purpose-built retirement block (55+)
Spacious lounge/diner, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe
24-hour emergency monitoring and on-site house manager
Residents' lounge, laundry, lift and guest suite available
Large southerly communal garden and off-street parking bays
Leasehold with c.62 years remaining — lenders may refuse
Ground rent approx. £270; likely need specialist mortgage or cash
Electric room heaters and slow broadband speeds in area
This ground-floor retirement apartment sits within Marlowe Lodge, a purpose-built two-storey block for those aged 55 and over. The bright lounge/dining room, double bedroom with fitted wardrobe, fitted kitchen area and shower room offer comfortable, low-maintenance living on one level. Communal facilities include a residents' lounge, laundry, lift, guest suite and 24-hour emergency monitoring with a house manager.
Outside, the development benefits from communal off-street parking and a large southerly-aspect communal garden that receives good daylight — useful for gardening or quiet outdoor seating. The block is placed for local shops, bus routes, Shirley Library and nearby medical services, making routine errands straightforward on foot or by short bus ride.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold with approximately 62 years remaining and a ground rent of £270 (average). This shorter lease term may cause mortgage lenders to refuse standard residential lending; buyers should check finance options or consider specialist lending and the potential cost of lease extension. Heating is by electric room heaters and broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow, which could matter for modern connectivity needs.
Chain-free sale and the concentrated set of on-site support features make this a practical option for someone seeking a manageable home with communal support. Buyers should weigh the convenience and communal facilities against the lease length and the likelihood of needing either cash purchase, specialist mortgage, or lease extension in future.
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