Summary - 17 Sheldon Lodge, High Street, BERKHAMSTED HP4 1FP
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low-maintenance living close to Berkhamsted shops, transport and countryside walks.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with private patio and garden views
- Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances included
- Lift access, communal gardens and owners' private car park
- Lodge Manager five days a week plus 24-hour Careline alarm
- Guest Suite available for visitors; use across Churchill Living sites
- Service charge £3,317.91 pa covers many utilities and maintenance
- Ground rent £718.40 pa (review due 2029) — factor into costs
- Leasehold with long lease remaining (about 115 years by supplied details)
A well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment in Sheldon Lodge, offering easy single-floor living with a private patio and garden views. The living room opens via French doors to the patio; the bedroom is a comfortable double with built-in wardrobes. The modern fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances and the shower room is fitted with grab rails for accessibility.
The development is purpose-built for older owners and provides practical on-site support: a Lodge Manager five days a week, a 24-hour Careline alarm, secure entry, communal landscaped gardens, lift access and an owners’ private car park. A Guest Suite is available for visiting family and can be used across Churchill Living sites (charges apply). Heating is provided through the community Air Source Heating scheme, included within the service charge.
Running costs are straightforward to assess: an annual service charge of £3,317.91 covers many communal services and utilities, but there is also a ground rent of £718.40 per year (review due 2029). The apartment is leasehold with a long lease remaining (around 115 years by the details supplied). Broadband speeds are average; mobile signal is excellent. The town centre location places shops, cafés and transport links within easy walking distance.
This apartment will suit someone seeking low-maintenance, safety-focused retirement living close to Berkhamsted’s amenities and green walking routes. Buyers should note the ongoing service charge and ground rent when assessing affordability, and check any pet permissions and the precise lease remaining and review schedule with management before committing.
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