Move-in ready one-bedroom close to town, canal and communal facilities.
Ready for immediate occupation and purpose-built for over-55s
Lift access, secure entry and 24-hour careline for extra reassurance
Attractive riverside location; short, level walk to town centre
Communal gardens, residents' lounge, laundry and off-street parking
Generous double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe
Electric storage heaters; consider running costs and insulation
Annual service charge £3,720.50 and ground rent £556.56 (annual reviews)
Lease 96 years; medium flood risk may affect insurance premiums
This immaculately presented one-bedroom apartment in West Mills offers low-maintenance, riverside living designed for the over-55s. Positioned moments from the Kennet & Avon Canal and a short, level walk to Newbury town centre, it combines convenience with a peaceful waterfront outlook.
Set within a purpose-built retirement development, the flat has lift access, secure entry and a 24-hour careline for added reassurance. Interiors include a bright living/dining room, modern kitchen, generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, shower room and a useful walk-in cupboard—ready for immediate occupation.
Practical costs and constraints are clear: the lease has 96 years remaining, annual service charge is £3,720.50 and ground rent is £556.56 (reviewed annually). Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property has a medium flood risk—factors to consider for running costs and insurance.
Communal benefits include well-kept gardens, residents’ lounge, laundry and off-street parking. Overall this is a well-located, low-upkeep retirement apartment suited to downsizers seeking central access, riverside views and an active supportive community.