Summary - SUMMERLANDS LODGE FLAT 44 FARNBOROUGH COMMON ORPINGTON BR6 8NE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom with patio and communal support facilities.
Private patio overlooking communal gardens
Double-aspect sitting room with corner windows for extra light
Fitted kitchen installed 2017 with freestanding appliances
Warden, Care Line, lift, residents' lounge and laundry room
Off-street residents' parking; guest room available for visitors
Leasehold with 84 years remaining — verify service charges
Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
Slow broadband and above-average local crime rates
This ground-floor retirement flat in Summerlands Lodge offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with a private patio overlooking well-kept communal gardens. The double-aspect sitting room and corner position bring additional light, and the fitted kitchen (installed 2017) provides practical cooking space for independent living. The development includes a warden, Care Line emergency pull cords, lift access, residents' lounge, laundry room and a guest room — useful communal facilities for peace of mind.
Practical features include off-street residents' parking, entryphone system and good mobile signal. The property is chain free and lies close to local shops, supermarkets, buses to Orpington and Bromley, plus nearby healthcare and leisure amenities. Council tax is described as affordable and there is no flooding risk.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement flat with 84 years remaining on the lease and electric storage heating rather than gas central heating. Broadband speeds at the address are reported slow, and the area records above-average crime — both factors to verify before purchase. Double glazing was fitted before 2002 and the building dates from the 1983–1990 period.
Overall, the flat suits downsizers or purchasers seeking a retirement community with on-site support and communal facilities. It offers straightforward accommodation with scope to personalise, but prospective buyers should check heating costs, broadband options and lease details during conveyancing.
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