Summary - 3 Goddard Court, Cricklade Street SN1 3LW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat in Old Town with on-site manager and central amenities.
Ground-floor retirement apartment, 624 sq ft, one bedroom
Chain free with 101 years remaining on the lease
Service charge c. £3,000 per year; covers many communal services
Ground rent £774.39 per year (notable ongoing cost)
Electric storage heaters only; no gas supply in building
On-site manager mornings five days a week; building safety checks included
EPC B, double glazing, built c.2003–2006; low external maintenance
Local area: central Old Town convenience but high crime and deprivation
This chain-free, one-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment sits in the heart of Old Town, Swindon, within easy level walking distance of shops, a pharmacy, doctors, a post office and a supermarket. The building (constructed c.2003–2006) benefits from double glazing, an EPC B rating, an on-site manager five mornings a week and communal services included in the service charge. The apartment’s 624 sq ft layout offers a traditional plan with practical storage and low external maintenance.
For downsizers or someone seeking a manageable city-base, the flat’s location and retirement-focused services are strong selling points. The lease has 101 years remaining and the property is sold free of chain. Note there is no gas: heating is provided by electric storage heaters and electricity is the main fuel source.
Buyers should factor ongoing costs: ground rent is £774.39 per year and the service charge averages £3,000 per year (paid £1,500 every six months) and covers building insurance, water rates, window cleaning, safety checks and on-site management. The area has fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, but local crime levels and wider area deprivation are recorded as high — something to consider for personal security and insurance.
Overall this apartment suits retirees or downsizers wanting central Old Town convenience and on-site support, or investors seeking a low-maintenance retirement-let opportunity. The flat is in reasonable condition but heating and electric-only utilities, together with the service charges and ground rent, should be weighed against the benefits of location and communal services.
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