Summary -
12,Waveney Place,Waveney Court,Harleston,IP20 9EW
IP20 9EW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low‑maintenance one-bedroom flat near Harleston town centre.
Bright open-plan living room, direct access to private paved seating area
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and full-height front window
Ground-floor retirement flat in McCarthy & Stone development, no onward chain
Communal sitting room, gardens and 24-hour emergency care line
Leasehold: 997 years remaining (from 2023) on 999-year lease
Service charge £3,856.53pa covers communal utilities and House Manager
Unallocated parking for residents/visitors; spaces not guaranteed
Electric heating and immersion hot water; consider running costs
This well-presented ground-floor retirement apartment sits within a popular McCarthy & Stone development close to Harleston town centre. The bright open-plan living, dining and fitted kitchen leads directly to a private paved seating area, making it easy to enjoy fresh air without garden maintenance. The double bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe and the shower room is fully tiled and practical for everyday use.
The development is aimed at the over‑60s and offers communal sitting rooms, attractive gardens and a 24‑hour emergency call system, plus a resident House Manager for day‑to‑day running. There is an unallocated parking area for residents and visitors and excellent local amenities within walking distance, including shops, a chemist and weekly market.
Practical details to note: the flat is leasehold with 997 years remaining on the 999‑year lease, and the current annual service charge is £3,856.53 which covers communal utilities, maintenance, building insurance and the emergency care line. Heating is electric with an immersion cylinder for hot water and the Energy Performance Certificate is band B.
Overall this apartment will suit downsizers looking for low‑maintenance living in a friendly retirement community, or investors seeking a turnkey, well‑managed property with communal services. Buyers should factor in the service charge, electric heating costs and that parking spaces are not allocated.
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