Summary - HOMEBROOK HOUSE 5 CARDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD MK42 0RL
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ground-floor over‑55s flat with communal gardens, parking and long lease..
Chain-free ground-floor retirement apartment, direct garden access
Refitted kitchen; bright lounge/dining room with natural light
Long lease remaining (approx. 98 years)
Service charge c. £1,408pa; ground rent £880pa
Electric storage heaters; double glazing pre-2002 (energy considerations)
Small internal size (~405 sq ft); best for single/couple downsizers
Residents' parking and communal facilities included
Local area has higher crime levels — check if relevant
This ground-floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment in Homebrook House offers low-maintenance living with direct access to well-kept communal gardens and residents' parking. The flat benefits from a refitted kitchen, bright lounge/dining room, built-in bedroom wardrobes and a long lease of approximately 98 years remaining — attractive for downsizers or investors seeking a straightforward, move-in-ready property.
Practical running costs are clear: an annual service charge of about £1,408 covers communal facilities and maintenance, while the ground rent is £880 per year. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building has double glazing installed before 2002; these are functional but could mean higher energy costs compared with gas-heated homes.
The location is a short walk from Bedford town centre, shops, riverside walks and public transport links, making everyday errands and leisure easy without a car. The property is offered chain-free and sits within a purpose-built over-55s development with communal lounge and social facilities.
Important considerations: the area records higher local crime levels and the apartment is small (c. 405 sq ft), so it best suits a single occupant or couple looking to downsize, or an investor targeting the retirement lettings market. Buyers should verify lease and service charge details with their solicitor before exchange.
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