Large two-bedroom top-floor retirement apartment overlooking Alnwick Garden, close to town amenities..
Large open-plan living/dining room with views to communal gardens
Two double bedrooms plus separate cloakroom WC and shower room
Top/second floor position with lift and stair access
110 years remaining on lease; leasehold for over-55s retirement living
Service charge £3,474pa and ground rent £495pa (reviewed annually)
Residents’ facilities: lounge, laundry, guest suite and House Manager
Parking off-street available to rent; secure barrier-controlled access
Higher local crime levels; heating is electric (storage heaters/new radiators)
Quietly positioned within the McCarthy & Stone Robert Adam Court development, this well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment offers generous retirement living close to Alnwick town centre and the Alnwick Garden. At about 100m² (959 sq ft) the top-floor home benefits from an open-plan living/dining room with garden views, two double bedrooms and a modern shower room — a roomy, low-maintenance option for anyone looking to downsize without compromising space.
Residents enjoy a stable support structure including a House Manager, lift access, communal lounge, laundry and a guest/visitor suite — practical extras for families and visitors. Recent additions include three new electric radiators with guarantees; the property has neutral décor and an EPC rating of C.
Practical costs and terms are clear: leasehold with 110 years remaining, a service charge of £3,474pa and ground rent of £495pa. Parking is off-street but available to rent subject to availability and secure barrier access. The development sits in a pleasant, well-kept communal landscape overlooking the Alnwick Garden, ideal for easy outdoor access and social life.
Important negatives are stated plainly: this is a retirement, leasehold property for over 55s, there is a notable service charge and ground rent, and the local area records higher crime levels. Broadband is average and heating is electric (storage heaters supplemented by new electric radiators), so running costs should be considered alongside the clear lifestyle benefits.