Summary - Goodes Court SG8 5FF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance, supported retirement living with social facilities and a sunny patio.
South-facing ground-floor apartment with paved patio and garden access
One double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and large four-piece bathroom
Separate fitted kitchen with integrated oven, hob, fridge-freezer
24/7 CQC-registered care and subsidised chef-run restaurant onsite
Homeowners’ lounge, function room, laundry and regular social activities
Leasehold: 111 years remaining; ground rent £435 pa (review 2026)
Service charge £8,628 pa — high communal costs to budget for
Permit parking available; residents must be aged 70 or over
This ground-floor, south-facing one-bedroom apartment at Goodes Court offers low-maintenance living with direct access to a paved patio and attractive communal gardens. The separate kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances and the bright lounge/dining room opens onto the terrace, providing easy indoor-outdoor flow. The double bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and the large four-piece bathroom offers bath and separate shower facilities.
Goodes Court is a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living PLUS development with on-site 24/7 CQC-registered care and a subsidised chef-run restaurant serving hot lunches daily. Residents benefit from a homeowners’ lounge, function room, laundry, and organised social activities—useful for those seeking both independence and community. There is permit parking available and communal maintenance is included in the service package.
Practical considerations: the apartment is leasehold with 111 years remaining, a ground rent of £435 pa and an annual service charge of £8,628 (high). Residents must be aged 70 or over and additional personal care services are available at extra cost. This property suits buyers seeking a ready-made retirement community with extensive onsite support and social facilities, but who can budget for significant running costs.
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