Ideal one-level home for active over-60s seeking low-maintenance living.
Two bedrooms and single-level layout, adapted for wheelchair access
A compact two-bedroom bungalow arranged all on one level, suited to buyers seeking low-maintenance, accessible living. The layout includes a lounge-diner, refitted wet room and a sunroom that opens onto a sunny, paved rear garden. A driveway and single garage provide ample off-road parking.
This property is offered as an example for the Home for Life Lifetime Lease for purchasers aged 60+. Typical lifetime-lease savings range from 20% to 50%; the example guide price shown is £114,000 (market listing price £170,000). The Lifetime Lease allows buyers to purchase up to a 50% share to safeguard future value; the exact price depends on age and personal circumstances.
Practical advantages include approved planning permission for a single-storey rear extension, mains gas central heating, double glazing and a modest plot that is easy to maintain. The bungalow has been adapted with wheelchair access in mind, making it suitable for those seeking single-level accessibility.
Important points to verify before proceeding: local area indicators show higher-than-average crime and significant deprivation; the property is small at about 539 sqft; tenure details should be legally confirmed; EPC is D and the listing notes standard conveyancing and verification requirements.
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