Summary - 25 Oakhill Place, High View, BEDFORD MK41 8FB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Sociable, supported living with strong communal facilities and long lease.
Spacious living room with Juliet balcony and dining space
Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ample storage
Purpose-built retirement complex; residents aged 70+ only
Extensive communal facilities: bistro, lounge, gardens, guest suite
24-hour estate manager and emergency call monitoring on-site
Long lease (999 years from 2019); full-fibre broadband available
Service charge £10,377.98 pa — significant ongoing cost
Electric room heating (no central gas); consider energy costs
This well-presented first-floor retirement apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living within a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone development. The one-bedroom home benefits from a spacious living room with a Juliet balcony, a large double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, and a modern wet-room style shower — all arranged around a compact, efficient 560 sq ft footprint. Residents must be aged 70 or over.
The development provides strong communal amenities aimed at social living: a homeowners’ lounge with Wi‑Fi, a bistro serving meals and snacks, landscaped gardens, a guest suite, lifts, on-site estate management 24/7 and an emergency call system. Practical features include built-in kitchen appliances, full-fibre broadband, off-street parking and a long lease (999 years from 2019).
Buyers should note the material running costs: an annual service charge of £10,377.98 and a ground rent of £435. Heating is electric via room heaters, which may influence energy bills and personal comfort preferences. Overall, the apartment suits someone seeking a sociable retirement setting with strong on-site support and facilities, balanced against higher communal service costs.
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