Summary - East Wichel, Swindon, SN1 SN1 7BY
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free first-floor retirement flat with parking and modern open-plan living.
Lifetime Lease option for over-60s; guide Lifetime price £103,750
This well-presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment sits in the modern East Wichel development, offered chain free and ready for immediate occupation. The principal living space is a bright, dual-aspect open-plan living room and kitchen of about 21', with two double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. An allocated off-street parking space, PVCu double glazing and a secure communal entry add practical convenience.
For buyers aged 60 and over there is the Home for Life Lifetime Lease option through Homewise, which typically reduces the upfront cost (guide Lifetime Lease price shown £103,750). Actual Lifetime Lease price depends on age, personal circumstances and any share of the property you purchase (up to 50%). Alternatively the full market price is listed at £155,000. Prospective purchasers should use Homewise’s calculator or request a personalised quote to see potential savings.
Practical running costs are modest but important: service charge approximately £1,200pa and ground rent about £380pa. The lease has around 116 years remaining. The flat is on the first floor, reached by stairs, which may be relevant for limited mobility. Council Tax is in an affordable band and local crime levels are very low.
East Wichel places you between Swindon’s Old Town and Wroughton with shops, leisure and good transport links nearby; M4 junctions 15 and 16 are within easy reach. This apartment suits someone seeking a low-maintenance retirement home or a downsizer wanting modern accommodation with straightforward running costs and good local amenities.
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