Summary - GIDEA LODGE, 220A FLAT 17 MAIN ROAD ROMFORD RM2 5HR
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious two-bedroom retirement flat with parking and communal facilities, offered chain-free.
Two double bedrooms with 21ft lounge/diner
First-floor retirement apartment with lift access
Private off-street parking and communal gardens
Long lease (approx. 100 years) and chain-free sale
Homewise Lifetime Lease example price £203,500 (guide)
Service charge c. £3,700pa; ground rent c. £240pa
Age-restricted option — Homewise Lifetime Lease for over‑60s only
Local area: very affluent but recorded high crime levels
Quiet, practical and purpose-built for later life, this first-floor retirement apartment in Gidea Lodge offers comfortable living with easy access to local shops and bus routes into Romford. The 21ft lounge/diner and two double bedrooms give genuine space for visitors and hobbies, while lift access, communal lounge, gardens and on-site services support independent living. Private off-street parking and double glazing are useful everyday conveniences.
The property is offered chain-free and sits on a long lease (approx. 100 years). It’s marketed with a Homewise Lifetime Lease example price of £203,500 (guide only), a typical saving against the full market price of £290,000; the actual Lifetime Lease cost depends on age, personal circumstances and any percentage share purchased and is subject to property/lease review. If buying at full market value you should confirm terms with your solicitor and the agent handling conventional sale options.
Practical costs and restrictions are notable. The service charge is about £3,700pa and ground rent approximately £240pa; tenure is leasehold and this is an age-restricted retirement development (suitable for over-60s where using the Homewise plan). The area is affluent with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, but local recorded crime levels are high, so viewings should assess personal security expectations.
This apartment will suit downsizers seeking a low-maintenance base near Romford with on-site communal facilities and parking. It also suits buyers wanting the security options of a Lifetime Lease structure, but budget carefully for ongoing service charges and leasehold obligations.
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