Refurbished, low-maintenance home near town amenities and communal gardens.
Recently refurbished throughout with refitted kitchen and shower room
Ground-floor flat with patio and access to attractive communal gardens
Lease recently extended to 159 years from 1 June 1987
Service charge above average: £4,882.14 (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)
Modest ground rent: £150 per year
Electric room heaters (no gas central heating) — potential running cost implication
On-site manager weekdays and excellent communal facilities including guest apartment
Residents must be aged 55 or over
This ground-floor, one-bedroom retirement flat sits in a popular town-centre complex, refurbished throughout and presented in immaculate order. Living room doors open onto a private patio and the well-kept communal gardens, offering easy outdoor access and a peaceful outlook. The development benefits from excellent on-site facilities, a guest suite, and a resident manager available weekdays.
Practical improvements include a refitted kitchen and shower room, double-glazed windows, and a recently extended lease (159 years from 1 June 1987). The property’s layout is compact and efficient at about 572 sq ft, suitable for a single occupant or couple looking to downsize while staying close to shops and local amenities.
There are some ongoing costs and specifications to note: heating is by electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, and the annual service charge is above average at £4,882.14 (year to 31 March 2026). Ground rent is modest at £150 per year. Prospective buyers must be aged 55 or over.
Overall, this home offers low-maintenance, recently updated accommodation in a secure, sociable retirement setting close to Haywards Heath’s Orchard shopping centre. It’s best suited to buyers seeking convenience, communal facilities and easy access to town services, while accepting higher service charges and electric heating as trade-offs.