Summary - 18 ORCHARD WALK WINCHESTER SO22 6DL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Convenient, low‑maintenance one‑bedroom flat for comfortable downsizing.
One double bedroom with built-in storage
First-floor flat with lift and stair-lift access
Communal gardens, laundrette, and communal parking plus garage
Service charge £3,289.92 per year; outgoing 0.75% sinking fund fee
Leasehold with ~63 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Electric storage heating and immersion hot water; EPC rating D
No forward chain; close to Waitrose and local amenities
441 sq ft (approx), modest-sized accommodation
Set within a well-kept over-55s development in Weeke, this one‑bedroom first-floor apartment offers low-maintenance living close to local shops and Waitrose. The reception room is bright and generous, complemented by a separate kitchen and a double bedroom with built-in storage. Communal gardens and on-site amenities contribute to a relaxed retirement lifestyle.
Practical features include a private entrance hallway with storage, lift and stair-lift access, a communal laundrette, and communal parking plus a garage. The property is heated by electric storage heaters and uses electric hot water (immersion), so ongoing energy costs and the EPC D rating should be considered.
Important leasehold details: approximately 63 years remain on the lease, and the service charge is £3,289.92 per year. Lenders can be reluctant with shorter leases, so buyers should obtain specialist mortgage advice before committing. There is also a 0.75% outgoing tenant contribution to the freeholder’s sinking fund.
This apartment suits someone seeking a quiet, convenient downsizing option in a friendly retirement community, with scope for modest modernisation to update the kitchen and decor. No forward chain and fast local broadband add to the practical appeal.
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