Summary - SAXON COURT 39 WESSEX WAY BICESTER OX26 6AX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Spacious, sociable retirement flat with lift access, central location and on-site support..
First-floor retirement flat with lift access and communal social facilities
Town-centre location, short walk to shops and Bicester train station
101 years remaining on lease; 654 sq ft of living space
Battery recharge room for mobility scooters and subsidised on-site restaurant
Service charge £8,459.60pa — high but includes cleaning and subsidised meals
Ground rent around £725pa (paid twice yearly) — notable ongoing cost
Electric room heaters only (no communal gas) — running costs may be higher
Local recorded crime level is high — consider security and personal safety
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Saxon Court places you in the heart of Bicester with immediate access to shops, the train station and on-site social amenities. Situated on the first floor with lift access, the flat includes a spacious living room, a good-sized bedroom with built-in wardrobe, and a bathroom with both bath and walk-in wet area — practical for changing mobility needs. There is a battery recharge room for mobility scooters and a subsidised in-house restaurant plus a communal lounge and weekly activities to support independent social living.
The lease is long (101 years remaining) and the apartment is presented in good order with double glazing and fitted carpets. Main heating is electric by room heaters and the kitchen is fitted with an oven, hob and extractor. The apartment’s 654 sq ft footprint offers roomy accommodation for a retirement property and overlooks well-kept communal grounds, offering a calm outlook despite the town-centre location.
Important costs and practical points are straightforward: the service charge is high at £8,459.60 per annum (includes some cleaning and subsidised meals) and the ground rent is payable twice yearly (total around £725 pa). Heating is electric (no communal gas) and recorded local crime is high — factors to weigh when budgeting and assessing personal security. Overall this is a convenient, sociable retirement option for someone prioritising central location and on-site support, provided the running costs suit their finances.
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