Compact, supported retirement home with communal facilities and long lease.
Second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
Resident development manager plus 24-hour emergency call system
Communal lounge, guest suite, laundry and garden for residents
Off-street residents' parking available
Approximately 100 years remaining on the lease (125-year term from 2001)
Heating via electric storage heaters — can be costly to run
Internal photos suggest potential damp; professional inspection recommended
Located in an area with higher crime; consider security needs
A one-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor of Bishops Court, a McCarthy & Stone development built c.2000. This compact home suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance base with on-site support: a resident development manager, 24-hour emergency call system, communal lounge, guest suite and laundry. Lift access and communal gardens add convenience and pleasant shared space.
Practical benefits include off‑street residents’ parking, double glazing and a long lease (approx. 100 years remaining). The apartment’s layout is traditional with an average-sized living room and one bathroom — a straightforward, manageable floorplan ideal for downsizers wanting easy access to local amenities and transport in Wembley.
Buyers should note several important considerations. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas systems. Internal images indicate possible damp issues in the living area that will need inspection and remedial work. The development is leasehold and may be subject to event/service fees — obtain full details before purchase.
Location strengths include excellent mobile and fast broadband, accessible local shops and leisure facilities, and several highly rated schools nearby. However, the immediate area records higher crime levels, so prospective purchasers should factor safety and security preferences into their decision.
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