Iconic Royal York Crescent location with communal and private gardens
Long lease (967 years) reduces long‑term leasehold risk
Retirement block with on-site management and communal facilities
Small footprint — approx. 305 sq ft; compact living throughout
Above-average service charge: £5,121 per year
Resale arrangement: 4% fee payable to freeholder on sale
Parking off-street, offered on a first-come, first-served basis
Ground/lower-ground level; access via lift and front courtyard
Set in the iconic Royal York Crescent, this compact one-bedroom retirement apartment is offered with no onward chain. The lower-ground flat sits within Eugenie House, a Regency building with high ceilings, sash windows and well-kept communal gardens that capture the area’s historic charm. Residents benefit from on-site management, communal lounge, laundry and an available guest suite — practical services for downsizers wanting low-maintenance living.
The layout is straightforward: a living room, separate kitchen, double bedroom with storage, and a bathroom. The apartment has access from the communal entrance (lift available) and a front courtyard. Parking is available to the rear on a first-come, first-served basis and there are private resident gardens. The long lease (967 years) reduces long‑term leasehold risk.
Important practical points: the property is small at about 305 sq ft, and the service charge is above average at £5,121 per year. The lease includes a resale arrangement handled by the freeholder with a fee of 4% of the lower of the sale price or the original purchase price payable on resale — buyers should factor this into future selling costs. Broadband speeds are average but mobile signal is excellent; council tax is very cheap.
This apartment will suit a downsizer seeking a sociable retirement setting in Clifton’s prestigious crescent, close to Clifton Village’s cafés and amenities. It offers convenience and character with practical communal services, but is best for someone comfortable with compact living and the ongoing service and resale charges.
