Summary - 57 Henderson Court, North Road, Ponteland NE20 9GY
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance two-bedroom flat with lift access and on-site amenities.
Secure intercom access and passenger lift to all floors
Pleasant outlook over attractive landscaped communal gardens
On-site manager, resident lounge, dining area and laundry
Off-street parking available; private balcony included
Chain free with approximately 114 years remaining on lease
Electric storage heaters — potentially higher running costs
Slow broadband speeds; not ideal for heavy internet use
Leasehold retirement development with communal service charges
Set within a modern purpose-built development, this two-bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living overlooking landscaped communal gardens. The flat benefits from secure entry, a passenger lift, and a private balcony that brings in light and views across the grounds. Shared facilities include a resident lounge, dining area, laundry and on-site manager for day-to-day convenience.
Practical features include off-street parking and double glazing installed after 2002. The property is chain free and comes with a long lease (approximately 114 years remaining), making it straightforward for buyers looking for a ready-to-move-in retirement home in an affluent Ponteland neighbourhood. Local amenities, transport links and several 'Good' rated primary and secondary schools are all nearby.
Buyers should note this is an electric-heated, leasehold apartment: heating is via electric storage heaters which can mean higher energy costs compared with gas heating. Broadband speeds are reported slow — important if you rely on fast internet for streaming or remote services. As a communal retirement development, residents share facilities and management arrangements; communal service charges and any house rules should be reviewed before purchase.
Overall this is a practical, well-appointed retirement apartment with garden-facing outlooks and useful on-site amenities, suited to someone seeking low-maintenance living in a sought-after, well-served suburb.
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