Summary -
7 Gressland Court,Mead Drive,IPSWICH,IP5 2HJ
IP5 2HJ
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Comfortable ground-floor retirement apartment with patio and strong on-site facilities.
Ground-floor retirement apartment with private patio onto communal gardens
New combi-boiler; fitted kitchen with fridge-freezer and washer/dryer
Large master with built-in wardrobe and en-suite wet room
Wheelchair-accessible, lift access and gated development
24/7 duty manager, on-site restaurant, social programme and facilities
Leasehold 999 years from 2005 (long lease) — suitable for resale
Service charge £753pa (below average); 1% resale reserve fund fee
Ground rent £514.56pa; next review 01/03/2035 (relatively high)
A well-presented ground-floor retirement apartment in the gated Gressland Court, built in 2005 and designed for independent living. The bright living room opens via patio doors onto a small patio and landscaped communal gardens, while a roomy master bedroom benefits from a four-door wardrobe and an en-suite wet room. Practical extras include a new combi-boiler, integrated fridge-freezer, washer/dryer and a water softener.
The development offers strong onsite support and social life: 24/7 duty manager, emergency call system, owners’ lounge, restaurant with daily lunch, lift access and a regular social programme. Wheelchair-accessible communal areas, a guest suite and parking add convenience for owners and visiting family.
Costs and tenure are straightforward: a long lease (999 years from 2005), a below-average service charge and affordable council tax (Band C). Be aware of an annual ground rent of £514.56 (next review 01/03/2035) and a 1% resale contribution to the reserve fund. The property is aimed at new owners aged 65+, and pets are allowed subject to lease terms.
This apartment suits buyers seeking low-maintenance, community-led retirement living in Kesgrave, with fast broadband, good mobile signal and local amenities within easy walking distance.
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