Summary - ARGENT COURT, 2 FLAT 14 LEICESTER ROAD BARNET EN5 5FL
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable, low‑maintenance flat with communal support and local shops nearby.
Warden-run McCarthy Stone development with lift and communal lounge
Good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and walk-in shower
Spacious reception room; 545 sq ft ideal for single or couple
Leasehold: 106 years remaining; annual ground rent £495
Electric storage heating — likely higher running costs than gas
Guest/visitor room available to book within the development
Close to New Barnet shops, Sainsbury’s and regular bus links
Area records higher crime levels; buyers should note safety implications
This well-presented one-bedroom first-floor retirement flat sits in a managed McCarthy Stone development designed for over-60s. The building offers a warden, lift access, communal lounge and garden, plus a guest room available to book — practical features for independent retirement living. The apartment’s 545 sq ft layout includes a spacious reception room and a good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, arranged for comfortable single occupancy or a couple.
Practicalities are clear and straightforward: the property is leasehold with 106 years remaining and an annual ground rent of £495. Heating is via electric storage heaters; the flat has double glazing and was built 2007–2011, so the main fabric is modern but electric heating may mean higher running costs compared with gas. Broadband speeds are average and mobile signal is excellent.
Location is a strong selling point for convenience. The flat lies close to New Barnet amenities, a nearby Sainsbury’s Superstore and regular bus links on Station Road, making shops, cafés and local services easily reachable. There is no flood risk and the apartment’s mid-terrace building appears well maintained, yet the area records higher crime levels, which buyers should factor into their decision.
This property suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance retirement home with on-site support and communal facilities, or investors looking for a managed retirement tenancy. It presents comfortable immediate occupation with modest modern finishes, though buyers should consider the electric heating, ongoing leasehold costs and local crime statistics when assessing value.
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