Compact one-bedroom retirement flat with on-site support and communal facilities, but short lease and service charges apply..
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, c.494 sq ft
On-site Development Manager and 24-hour emergency Appello system
Communal amenities: lounge, laundry, guest suite, library, hair salon
Lease c.63–64 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Service charge £3,192.43 pa; ground rent £197.82 pa
Electric storage heating; property will benefit from modernization
Good mobile signal and fast broadband; convenient local shops/transport
Location reports very high crime — factor in security and insurance
A one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor of Kingsley Court, a purpose-built development with lift access and well-kept communal grounds. The flat offers practical, compact living across about 494 sq ft and benefits from on-site support including a Development Manager and a 24-hour Appello emergency call system — features suited to someone seeking independent living with added reassurance.
The development provides a range of communal amenities: residents’ lounge, communal laundry, guest suite, library and hairdressing salon. Broadband speeds and mobile signal are reported strong, and the property sits in a convenient location near shops, transport and local services for everyday needs.
Important practical points: the lease has around 63–64 years remaining, which is likely to restrict mortgage availability and could affect resale value. Service charge (£3,192.43 pa) and ground rent (£197.82 pa) apply. Internally the apartment shows signs of its 1980s build and will benefit from updating; heating is by electric storage heaters which can be expensive to run.
This flat suits a purchaser aged 60+ looking to downsize into a supported community with communal facilities and easy local access, but buyers must be comfortable with the remaining lease length, annual service costs, and a need for modernization.