Secure, low‑maintenance retirement flat with communal facilities and gated parking.
Ground‑floor one‑bed retirement apartment with private front door
Extended lease (98 years) — long‑term leasehold security
On‑site manager plus 24‑hour Appello emergency call system
Communal lounge, guest suite, laundry, gardens and gated parking
Heating via electric storage heaters — higher running costs possible
Located on a main road — expect typical urban noise levels
Built late 1970s/early 1980s — communal maintenance likely over time
Affordable council tax band
Comfortable single‑bedroom ground‑floor apartment in a well-kept retirement development, arranged over three floors with lift access. The private entrance leads to a generous living room with a bay window, a double bedroom, a modern shower room and a fitted galley kitchen with integrated appliances. The 98‑year extended lease gives long‑term security for leaseholders aged 60 and over.
Communal facilities create a sociable, low‑maintenance lifestyle: residents’ lounge, guest suite, communal laundry, well‑kept gardens with patio and a gated car park. A house manager is on site during working hours and an Appello 24‑hour emergency call system operates when the manager is off duty, offering added reassurance and independent living with support nearby.
Practical points to note: heating is by electric storage heaters and main fuel is electricity (no communal gas), which can be more costly than gas heating. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s so some communal fabric or plant may need periodic maintenance. The flat faces the main road, so expect typical urban noise levels and active street life nearby.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking a secure, social retirement setting with easy access to local shops, bus links and several highly regarded schools in the wider area. It represents low‑maintenance, independent living within a supportive development, with potential to personalise finishes inside while benefitting from communal services and parking.