One-bedroom retirement apartment with balcony and parking on Cobham High Street.
Purpose-built retirement apartment (age 60+)
This purpose-built McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment offers comfortable independent living for those aged 60+. Set on Cobham High Street, the one-bedroom flat (624 sq ft) sits in a contemporary block completed in 2018 and benefits from a private balcony, allocated off-street parking and a communal garden. The building provides lift access, a 24-hour emergency call system and an on-site guest suite for visiting family.
The apartment has practical features for later life including raised-height sockets and slip-resistant flooring, plus a small utility/store room and communal living areas for socialising. The property has an EPC rating of B and a very long lease (around 993 years), reducing long-term leasehold risk.
Buyers should note the material running costs: an annual service charge of about £3,766 and ground rent of £595. Heating is by electric room heaters, which can increase energy costs compared with gas central heating. Council tax is described as expensive. The location is lively and well served by shops, cafés and a mainline station, but recorded local crime levels are high — worth viewing in person to assess street-level safety and accessibility.