Summary - MARLOWE LODGE, 326 FLAT 18 WICKHAM ROAD CROYDON CR0 8BH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable retirement flat with communal support and pleasant garden views.
One-bedroom retirement apartment, first-floor with lift and stairs
End-of-block position gives extra windows and generous natural light
Southerly communal garden and communal parking bays included
House manager, 24-hour alarm, residents’ lounge, laundry and guest suite
Approx 458 sq ft; double glazing; electric storage heating only
Lease 62 years remaining — many lenders likely to refuse mortgage
Service charge £4,410 pa (above average); ground rent £225 pa
Chain free; broadband speeds reported slow
Quietly positioned on the first floor of Marlowe Lodge, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers light-filled accommodation and practical communal facilities suited to over-55s. The end-of-block location provides extra windows, a spacious lounge/dining room, separate kitchen and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobe. A southerly communal garden and off-street parking add outdoor space and convenience.
Residents benefit from a house manager, 24-hour emergency monitoring, lift access, a residents’ lounge, laundry room and a guest suite — helpful features for those seeking community and support. The flat is chain-free, of average size (approx. 458 sq ft) and has double glazing and electric storage heating.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the lease has 62 years remaining, which may prevent many mortgage lenders from offering finance; this property is therefore best suited to cash buyers or those able to arrange specialist lending. Service charges are above average at £4,410 per year and ground rent is £225 per year. Broadband speeds are slow and heating is solely by electric storage heaters.
Overall this apartment suits a downsizer seeking an established retirement block with onsite support and communal amenities. It offers immediate occupation and low local crime, but limited lease length and higher service charges are important factors to consider before viewing or committing.
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