Summary -
Flat 40 Linden Lodge,Victoria Road,BICESTER,OX26 6GE
OX26 6GE
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Large, well-equipped two-bedroom retirement apartment close to Bicester town centre..
Two double bedrooms and large 928 sq ft living space
Second-floor apartment with lift access and communal stairs
On-site day manager, residents’ lounge and social activities
Service charge high — £5,532.84 (next review 31/05/2026)
Ground rent comparatively expensive — £889.36 (next review 01/11/2030)
Electric heating only — potential running cost consideration
Secure communal off-street parking and landscaped gardens
Local area records higher-than-average crime levels
Set within Linden Lodge, this well-presented second-floor retirement apartment offers spacious living designed for over-60s. The generous 928 sq ft layout includes two double bedrooms, a large open-plan sitting/dining room with separate study, and a fitted kitchen — a comfortable home for those looking to downsize without losing space.
The building is conveniently central to Bicester’s shops, transport links and Bicester Village, with communal lift access, landscaped gardens, residents’ lounge and an on-site manager during daytime. The service package includes external maintenance, communal upkeep, building insurance, garden care, water charges, a lodge manager and 24/7 care-line monitoring — useful for peace of mind and social activities on site.
Buyers should note the material costs: a relatively high service charge (£5,532.84 next review 31/05/2026) and an above-average ground rent (£889.36 next review 01/11/2030). The apartment uses electric heating, and the local area records higher crime levels than average — factors to weigh alongside the many communal benefits. Leasehold with c.96 years remaining.
Overall this is a spacious, comfortable retirement apartment offering easy-access, social living close to town facilities and transport. It will suit buyers seeking a low-maintenance, sociable retirement base, but those sensitive to ongoing fees or who prefer gas central heating should factor the service charge and electric heating into their budget and priorities.
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