Summary - THE GABLES, 14 FLAT 4 SOMERS ROAD REIGATE RH2 9DU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable central apartment with garage, communal gardens and low-stairs living for downsizers.
- First-floor one-bedroom apartment with elevated views towards Reigate Hill
- Large lounge/diner, modern kitchen with built-in appliances
- Private garage en bloc plus an allocated parking space
- Chain-free and suitable as a retirement property
- Leasehold: c.146 years remaining; service charge ~£1,200 pa
- Small ground rent £150 pa; council tax described as affordable
- Building predates 1900; external walls assumed uninsulated
- Some mid-century wear and dated areas; may need cosmetic updating
This bright first-floor apartment in a handsome pre-1900 building offers an appealing downsizing opportunity close to Reigate town centre. The large lounge/diner and double bedroom make comfortable living easy, while elevated views over the communal gardens and towards Reigate Hill provide a pleasant outlook. The property is chain-free and comes with a private garage and allocated parking.
The Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease is available to buyers aged 60+, with a guide Lifetime Lease price of £185,000 (market value £280,000). Savings vary by age and circumstances and the plan allows purchase of up to a 50% share to safeguard funds—interested buyers should get a personalised quote or use the online calculator for an indication.
Practical points: this is a leasehold retirement property (lease ~146 years remaining) with an average annual service charge of about £1,200 and a small ground rent of £150. The building dates from before 1900 and external walls are assumed to be uninsulated sandstone/limestone, which may affect heating efficiency and future maintenance costs.
Internally the kitchen is modern with integrated appliances, but some rooms show signs of age and wear consistent with a mid-century style; buyers should budget for cosmetic improvements if desired. Overall this apartment suits a buyer seeking a central, low-stairs retirement base with communal grounds and secure parking.
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