Summary - GLEN COURT, 8 FLAT 5 STATION ROAD SIDCUP DA15 7JU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-stairs one-bed with communal garden — ideal for downsizers but note short lease and service charges.
- Ground-floor retirement flat with direct communal garden access
- Lifts to all floors, telephone entry, part-time house manager
- Convenient for Sidcup High Street and Sidcup station
- Residents must be over 60; new pets not permitted (existing cats OK)
- Lease 62 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
- Service charge about £2,760 pa and Council Tax Band B
- Off-street parking on a first-come, first-served basis
- Area records higher-than-average crime rates
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat offering easy living and direct access to well-kept communal gardens. The apartment is part of a purpose-built block with lifts to all floors, a telephone entry system and a part-time house manager — practical features for everyday comfort and peace of mind. Sidcup High Street and the station are within easy reach, making shops and transport convenient.
The flat has been well maintained internally with a compact modern kitchen, a lounge that opens onto the communal garden and a straightforward, traditional layout. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and the building’s common areas are heated, which helps reduce winter maintenance for owners.
Important drawbacks: the property is leasehold with 62 years remaining. That short lease length is likely to restrict mortgage options and many lenders may refuse to lend; buyers should verify financing prospects and consult a solicitor before proceeding. Service charge is approximately £2,760 per year and residents must be over 60; new pets are not permitted (existing cats allowed). The area records higher-than-average crime, which should be considered alongside the property’s other positives.
This home suits a buyer seeking a low-stairs, managed retirement setting close to local amenities and transport, and who can either buy outright or secure specialist financing. Chain-free sale gives flexibility on timing, but the lease length and running costs are material factors that need early investigation.
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