Summary - 87 BARCLAY COURT CIRENCESTER GL7 2EN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, low-maintenance one-bedroom close to town and green space.
Overlooks Abbey Way green with pleasant outlook
Half-mile walk to Cirencester town centre and amenities
First-floor apartment with lift access and private entrance
Residents' lounge, communal gardens, laundry and guest room
Small internal area around 388 sq ft — compact living
Electric storage heaters; building from 1980s, may need updates
Medium flood risk in the area — investigate further
Very high local crime levels; check safety and insurance implications
This first-floor retirement apartment sits on the edge of Cirencester and looks over Abbey Way green, offering a quiet outlook within easy walking distance of the town centre. The layout is compact and practical: entrance hall with storage, sitting room with box window and feature fireplace, separate kitchen, one bedroom with box bay window, and a shower room. Lift and stairs serve the first floor.
The development provides communal benefits suited to over-55s, including a residents’ lounge, communal gardens, laundry facilities, guest room (bookable at a cost) and off-street parking. The property is offered with no onward chain, making it a straightforward purchase for a downsizer or retiree seeking low-maintenance living close to local amenities.
Buyers should note this is a small apartment (circa 388 sq ft) and will suit those comfortable with compact accommodation rather than generous room sizes. Heating is via electric storage heaters, and the building dates from the 1980s. There is a medium flooding risk in the area and local crime levels are recorded as very high; prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on these points and on tenure details before committing.
Overall, Barclay Court is a popular, well-regarded retirement complex offering social facilities and convenient access to Cirencester’s shops, services and transport links. The apartment offers straightforward accommodation with communal support and a pleasant green outlook, suitable for a single occupant or couple seeking a manageable, town-edge retirement base.
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