Summary - CHODA HOUSE FLAT 36 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE CRAWLEY RH10 1AY
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ideal for over-55s seeking low-maintenance central living near transport.
Second-floor two-double-bedroom apartment, approximately 646 sq ft
Over-55s block with 24-hour Careline pull cords and house manager
Share of freehold tenure; sold at auction (conditional sale)
Annual service charge £3,868 — significant ongoing cost
Residents’ parking and communal lounge with guest suite
Built 2003–2006 with double glazing and gas central heating
Shower room plus separate WC; may require modernisation
Area records higher crime rates — consider local safety measures
This two-double-bedroom, second-floor over-55s apartment offers secure, low-maintenance living close to Crawley and Three Bridges stations. The accommodation includes a spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobe to bedroom one, a shower room plus a separate WC, and pull cords linked to 24-hour Careline.
Built in the mid-2000s with double glazing and gas central heating, the flat sits within a well-managed block with communal lounge, guest suite, house manager and resident parking. The property is share of freehold and will be sold at auction, which may suit buyers looking for a quicker purchase route.
Notable costs and local factors: the annual service charge is substantial at £3,868 and the area records higher local crime levels. The flat is average-sized (approximately 646 sq ft) and may need modernisation to suit personal tastes. Its location benefits from excellent mobile signal, average broadband speeds, and frequent bus and rail links to Gatwick, Manor Royal and Crawley town centre.
Overall this home suits buyers aged 55+ seeking convenience, communal support and proximity to transport; investors should note the retirement tenure and service charge when modelling returns.
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