Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access and communal garden
Large triple-aspect reception room providing abundant natural light
Bedroom with built-in wardrobes and accessible walk-in wet-room
Chain-free sale with approximately 107 years remaining on the lease
Service charge circa £2,550 p.a. — significant ongoing cost
Ground rent £592.50 p.a., noted as relatively expensive
Electric room heaters (no communal gas) — higher running costs possible
Local area shows high crime and greater deprivation — consider safety and security
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Sudweeks Court offers a practical, low-maintenance home for over-60s who want to be at the centre of Devizes. Built in 2006 by a recognised developer, the flat has a large triple-aspect reception room, a generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a walk-in wet-room for accessible living. The building provides communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite and a House Manager for daily support.
The location is a major strength: an easy stroll to the historic Market Place, shops, market and canal paths. For someone seeking an independent retirement lifestyle with social options nearby, the apartment’s lift access, communal gardens and active resident community add convenience and companionship. The property is offered chain-free and has a long lease (approx. 107 years remaining).
There are important practical considerations: heating is electric via room heaters (no communal gas), which can increase running costs. The annual service charge (circa £2,550) and ground rent (£592.50 p.a.) are material recurring costs. The wider area indicators show higher local deprivation and a very high recorded crime rate, which some purchasers will find concerning despite the building’s security and fire systems.
Overall, this apartment suits a retiring buyer prioritising central location, communal support and easy access over lower running costs or larger living space. It is presented well and ready to occupy, but buyers should factor service charges, ground rent and electric heating into ongoing affordability calculations.
