- First-floor one-bedroom apartment with private covered balcony
- Double-aspect living room and generous walk-in wardrobe
- Level-access wet-room with underfloor heating and grab rails
- Allocated off-street parking space included
- Extensive communal facilities and 24/7 onsite management
- Mobility scooter store with charging and full-fibre broadband
- Long lease (999 years from 2017) and NHBC warranty
- High annual service charge £11,935.72; extra care costs apply
A bright, well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor of Sydney Court, built in 2017 and designed for independent living with extra support as required. The double-aspect living room opens onto a decked, covered balcony with a south/west outlook over landscaped gardens. The bedroom includes a generous walk-in wardrobe and the wet-room shower offers level access and underfloor heating for comfort and safety.
Communal facilities are comprehensive and purpose-built: a bistro-style restaurant serving freshly prepared meals, homeowners’ lounge and function room, wellbeing suite and hair salon, laundry, guest suite, mobility scooter store with charging points, and 24/7 onsite Estate Manager with a personal emergency call system. An allocated off-street parking space is included.
Important cost and tenure facts: the property is leasehold (999-year lease from 2017) with ground rent £495 pa. The service charge is significant at £11,935.72 per year and covers most communal services, staffing, utilities for communal areas and building maintenance; additional personal care is available at extra cost. Heating is electric underfloor and the building benefits from full-fibre broadband and an NHBC-backed construction.
Well-located for local amenities and transport, Sydney Court backs onto Waring Park and is under half a mile from Sidcup station for direct trains to central London. The development suits someone seeking low-maintenance, supported retirement living but who should factor ongoing service charges and possible extra care costs into their budget.
