Summary - PORTMAN COURT 15 GRANGE ROAD UCKFIELD TN22 1FD
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Chain-free ground-floor retirement apartment with communal facilities and far-reaching town views, close to shops and transport..
Chain-free ground-floor retirement apartment, freshly redecorated
Spacious lounge with far-reaching views across Uckfield
Extensive communal facilities, restaurant, laundry, guest suite, events
108 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
High annual service charge £11,280; significant running cost
Ground rent £435 per year
Electric storage heating; main fuel electricity (no community supply)
Local area crime recorded as high — consider security implications
This ground-floor retirement apartment in Portman Court is freshly redecorated and offered chain-free, ready for immediate move-in. The layout is practical — a spacious lounge with far-reaching views across Uckfield, a double bedroom, compact modern kitchen and a shower/wet room — all arranged over an average 462 sq ft. The development was purpose-built for over-60s and provides a supportive, sociable environment.
Portman Court has extensive communal amenities: residents' lounge with activities, function room, landscaped gardens, laundry, on-site restaurant (table service), guest suite (booking/fees), and 24-hour emergency call with on-site staff. The location is convenient — a short walk to Uckfield High Street, local shops and regular bus and train services for wider connections.
Notable running costs and technical details should be considered. The service charge is high at £11,280 pa and ground rent is £435 pa; the property is leasehold with 108 years remaining. Heating is by electric storage heaters and main fuel is electricity (no community supply). The local area is classified as ageing urban communities with higher recorded crime — an important factor for prospective buyers to weigh.
Overall this apartment suits a buyer seeking low-stairs, secure retirement living with strong communal support and social opportunities, who accepts higher service charges in return for on-site services and amenities. Verify lease, service charge breakdown, and appliance/service conditions before proceeding.
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