Summary - 18 New Pooles Lodge, 31 Maywood Crescent BS16 4FB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, sociable living close to shops and transport for over‑60s buyers.
Lift-served first-floor apartment in popular over-60s development
529 sq ft one-bedroom with accessible kitchen and large storage cupboard
Communal facilities: coffee bar, seating, guest room and outdoor space
Resident parking and close bus routes to the city centre
Long lease (991 years) but leasehold tenure and service charges apply
Ground rent £575 p.a. — notably high for running costs
Community heating scheme — limited individual control of heating
Offered chain-free with lodge manager and 24-hour support
A bright, single-floor retirement apartment in New Pooles Lodge, offered chain-free and purpose-built for over-60s living. The first-floor flat (lift access) makes daily movement easy, with a well-proportioned living room, accessible kitchen and an expansive storage cupboard that maximises the 529 sq ft layout.
Residents benefit from on-site facilities including a communal seating area and coffee bar, guest room, resident parking and a secure entry system with 24-hour call centre support. The development is managed and includes a lodge manager, creating a supportive environment. Local amenities are strong — a nearby Morrisons, regular bus routes into the city centre and shops, cafes and services in Fishponds, Staple Hill and Downend.
Practical details matter: the property is leasehold with an unusually long 991-year lease, but a high annual ground rent of £575 should be factored into running costs. Heating is provided by a community scheme, which may affect individual control and costs compared with independent boilers. The flat is well maintained but its traditional, compact layout means buyers should expect standard retirement accommodation rather than contemporary open-plan living.
This apartment will suit someone seeking low-maintenance, secure retirement living close to urban amenities, with easy transport links and communal support. It offers immediate move-in convenience and social facilities, balanced by leasehold service charges and communal heating considerations.
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