First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
A bright first-floor retirement apartment in the period Brooklands development, arranged around mature communal gardens and private allocated parking. The building has a classical façade, lift access and a residents’ lounge, designed for over-60s living with a Development Manager and 24-hour emergency call system.
Internally the apartment offers a lounge, separate kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom across about 696 sq ft of living space. The long lease (c.158 years remaining) gives ownership security, while the affordable ground rent and clearly stated council tax are practical ownership benefits.
Notable running costs and constraints are upfront: an annual service charge of £3,761.97, electric storage heating (no central gas), and a medium flood risk for the area. Local indicators also show above-average crime and higher deprivation levels, which may affect suitability for some buyers.
This home suits a downsizer or retiree seeking low-maintenance, community-focused living with garden views and parking. It will appeal to buyers who prioritise communal facilities and a secure lease, and who are comfortable managing the listed service charge and the property’s electrical heating arrangement.
