Secure, low-maintenance one-bed in purpose-built retirement development.
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, lift-served
A one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor of Brook Court, a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone development built in 1992. The building offers lift access to all floors, communal residents’ lounge, guest suite and on-site Development Manager with a 24-hour Appello emergency system—features that suit buyers seeking low-maintenance living and on-site support.
The apartment is an average-sized, traditionally laid-out home with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Large windows provide good natural light and the development sits around landscaped grounds with dedicated off-street parking. The property has an estimated 91 years remaining on the lease (original 125-year term from 1992).
Key running costs and practical points are clear: the current service charge is £2,671 per year and ground rent is £421.61 per year. Heating is by electric storage heaters and broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow—factors to consider if you prefer mains gas central heating or need fast internet for streaming or remote services.
This apartment will suit someone aged 60+ seeking a secure, low-maintenance base with communal facilities and on-site support. It is not a modernised retrofit and may benefit from cosmetic updating to reflect personal taste; buyers should budget for any desired internal improvements and check the development’s rules and fees before purchase.