Summary - NORTH GATE COURT 28 SHORTMEAD STREET BIGGLESWADE SG18 0FE
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Second-floor, chain-free retirement flat with balcony over the River Ivel and communal facilities..
- Second-floor retirement flat with lift access and balcony river views
- One double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and adjoining wet room
- Chain-free and 108 years remaining on the lease
- Communal lounge, laundry, guest room and maintained gardens
- Electric room heaters only; no gas central heating
- Service charge c.£3,360pa and ground rent £730pa
- Slow broadband speeds locally; excellent mobile signal for calls
- Local area recorded as very high crime; check security measures
A second-floor, lift-access retirement apartment with river-facing balcony and immediate vacant possession. The one-bedroom layout includes a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a wet room, a fitted kitchen and a reception room opening onto a private balcony overlooking the River Ivel. Communal facilities include a lounge, laundry room, guest bedroom (by appointment) and well-kept gardens, creating a sociable, low-maintenance environment for over-60s.
Practical details suit downsizers: chain-free sale, 108 years remaining on the lease and an EPC C. Note the apartment is electrically heated with room heaters rather than gas central heating, and broadband in the area is relatively slow — factor this in if streaming or heavy internet use is essential. Mobile signal is excellent for calls.
Costs and communal obligations are material: the service charge averages £3,360 pa and ground rent is £730 pa. The property is in a city/major town area with a very high local crime score, so prospective purchasers should check security arrangements and insurance implications before committing.
Overall, this is a low-upkeep riverside retirement home offering immediate occupancy and community amenities. It will particularly suit a buyer seeking convenience, social facilities and a scenic outlook, but who is comfortable with electric heating, the service charge level and slower broadband speeds.
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