Quiet, chain-free one-bed flat with communal gardens and parking — needs some updating.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat, over-55s only
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat at Greystone Lodge, offered chain-free and set around well-kept communal gardens. The lounge/diner is spacious for this size and benefits from large windows and French doors overlooking lawns and seating — ideal for quieter days at home. The flat includes off-road parking for one vehicle and a small fitted kitchen with pantry storage.
Practical running costs are reasonable: EPC C, council tax band A and an annual service charge of £1,020. Heating is electric via room heaters and the property has some UPVC double glazing; mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. The building dates from the 1980s and sits in a low-crime, affluent area with good mobile signal and local amenities nearby.
Important considerations: the lease has 74 years remaining — this may restrict mortgage availability and could affect resale value; buyers should obtain lender confirmation and consider lease-extension costs. Broadband speeds are slow and the interior shows signs of age (dated 1970s-style living room, some staining) so cosmetic updating and potential minor repairs are likely. Overall this flat suits an over-55s buyer seeking a low-maintenance, centrally located retirement home with garden outlook and parking, who is comfortable managing lease and modernisation matters.