Summary - 1 Bowes Lyon Court, Dryden Road NE9 5BX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, low-maintenance retirement living with communal facilities and on-site support.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, easy single-level living
Communal lounge, guest suite, laundry and landscaped gardens onsite
24-hour Appello emergency alarm and Development Manager for peace of mind
Video door entry system linked to owner TV for added security
Electric storage heating — no gas central heating present
Service charge £3,553.04pa; budget for ongoing communal costs
Ground rent £617.81pa — higher than typical for flats
Lease long (approx. 98–109 years remaining) but still leasehold
Set on the ground floor of a well-managed McCarthy & Stone development, this one-bedroom apartment offers practical, low-effort living designed for owners aged 60 and over. The layout provides a comfortable lounge, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom, all arranged for easy, single-level access. Double glazing and electric storage heating keep the apartment straightforward to run, with a manageable 481 sq ft footprint.
Residents benefit from communal facilities including a lounge, guest suite, laundry room and landscaped gardens — useful for socialising and hosting visiting family. Safety systems include a Development Manager, a 24-hour Appello emergency call service and a video door entry system linked to the owner’s TV, giving reassurance and independence.
There are material costs to consider: the annual service charge is £3,553.04 and ground rent is £617.81, both payable on this leasehold. The lease length is long (approximately 98–109 years remaining), but the property is electric-heated and may suit buyers comfortable with storage heaters rather than gas central heating.
This apartment will suit someone seeking a secure, low-maintenance retirement home within a comfortable neighbourhood and good local amenities. It’s best for buyers who prioritise communal living and safety features over extensive modernisation; any purchaser should budget for ongoing service charges and the higher-than-average ground rent.
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