Summary - 17, MATCHAM GRANGE, 42, WETHERBY ROAD HG2 7BU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
First-floor one-bed with balcony, long lease and full communal services near Harrogate centre.
- South-facing Juliette balcony overlooking communal gardens
- Chain-free sale, 999-year lease from 2022
- Spacious living room and walk-in wardrobe in the bedroom
- Managed retirement development with 24/7 staffing and on-site bistro
- Service charge currently £872.09 pcm (high)
- Ground rent £510 per annum; 1% sale fee payable to management
- Electric room heaters (consider running costs)
- Owners must be 70+; care packages available at extra cost
This bright first-floor one-bedroom apartment in Matcham Grange sits in a prime position half a mile from Harrogate town centre. The living room opens to a Juliette balcony with south-facing views over well-kept communal gardens, and the layout includes a double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, a fitted kitchen and a wet room. At about 640 sq ft the apartment feels generous for a one-bed and is offered chain-free.
Matcham Grange is a managed retirement development with 24-hour staffing, an on-site bistro, communal lounge, lifts, and an emergency call system; care and support packages are available at extra cost. The lease is long (999 years from 2022) and there are eight years of NHBC warranty remaining, offering ownership security and low risk of major structural issues.
Costs and restrictions are significant factors: the current service charge is £872.09 pcm (reported annually as £10,465.08) and ground rent is £510 per year. On sale the owner pays 1% of the selling price to the management company. Owners must be 70 or over; pets are permitted.
Practical points: heating is by electric room heaters, so running costs should be considered. Broadband and mobile coverage are strong, and the location combines easy access to shops, leisure and transport links while sitting in attractive communal grounds.
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