Secure, community-focused retirement apartment with on-site care and generous communal facilities..
Two double bedrooms with walk-in wardrobe to master
A well-presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment within a Retirement Living PLUS development in Thatcham, built 2018/2021 and designed for independent older residents. The layout includes a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, second bedroom, separate fitted kitchen, shower room plus an additional WC, living room opening onto a balcony overlooking communal gardens and useful built-in storage. Residents benefit from on-site services: one hour of domestic assistance weekly included in the service charge, an on-site bistro, guest suite, laundry room, homeowners’ social lounge and a 24-hour emergency call system.
Practical considerations include a long lease (999 years from 2021) and full-fibre broadband. Heating is by electric room heaters and electricity is the main fuel; this is efficient for a new build but may mean higher running costs compared with gas in some seasons. The service charge is high at £15,360.83 for the year to 29/02/2026 and the ground rent is £510 p.a.; both are material ongoing costs buyers must budget for.
This apartment suits downsizers seeking a secure, community-focused retirement setting with on-site care options available from a CQC-registered provider. It offers low-maintenance living, communal social facilities and the convenience of an on-site estates team, balanced against above-average service charges, electric heating and a locality noted for higher crime levels. Viewings are recommended for buyers who prioritise on-site support and communal amenities over low service charges.