Summary - 4 ORCHARD LEA SAWBRIDGEWORTH CM21 0AB
2 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Comfortable independent living within extensive landscaped grounds and on-site support.
Detached two-bedroom bungalow in private retirement development
Set within about 20 acres of landscaped grounds, this detached two-bedroom bungalow offers low‑step living and community support tailored for over‑55s. The home includes a private garden, double bedrooms, electric underfloor heating and double glazing, making it comfortable and easy to manage. Communal services — including a 24‑hour aid call system and a daily three‑course luncheon — add practical peace of mind and sociable convenience.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with 93 years remaining. The annual service charge is very high (quoted around £23,400 p.a., depending on occupancy) and there is a small ground rent of £250 per year. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow, and the EPC is band D.
The interior presents good basic accommodation but would benefit from updating: the kitchen is dated and the layout is traditional with modest overall floor area (about 648 sq ft). This makes the bungalow ideal for buyers seeking independent retirement living within a cared‑for development, or for purchasers willing to invest modestly to modernise the accommodation.
Important practicalities: tenure, service charge and maintenance details should be checked with solicitors before exchange. Heating is electric underfloor and mains fuel is electricity (no community heating). Council Tax Band D.
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