Summary - 44 Mandeville Court, 261 Darkes Lane EN6 1BZ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable serviced living with social facilities and on-site support for 70+ buyers.
Chain-free top-floor apartment with long 114-year lease remaining
Built 2014 with double glazing and electric underfloor heating throughout
Large lounge, fitted kitchen, bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and wet room
Extensive on-site amenities: restaurant, lounge, guest suite, wellbeing salon
24-hour alarm, non-resident management and one hour weekly domestic support
High service charge (£9,989.58 pa) plus ground rent £435 pa and contingency fee
Broadband FTTP unavailable; slower speeds may affect streaming and remote services
Permit off-street and visitor parking; mobility scooter charging and external access
This top-floor one-bedroom apartment in Mandeville Court offers secure, low-maintenance living designed for the over-70s. Built in 2014, the 560 sq ft home has a fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, walk-in wardrobe and accessible wet room — all warmed by electric underfloor heating and fitted with double glazing. Chain-free sale and a long lease (114 years remaining) make it straightforward to buy.
Residents benefit from extensive on-site amenities: a communal lounge, dining hall with a three-course lunchtime service, wellbeing suite, guest suite, laundry, mobility scooter charging, communal gardens and visitor parking. There is 24-hour alarm cover and non-resident management; one hour of domestic support is included weekly, with additional care available at extra cost.
Be aware of the running costs: the service charge is high (£9,989.58 pa from April 2024) and ground rent is £435 pa, with a 1% contingency sinking fund payable on resale. Broadband is limited (FTTP not available) and heating is electric, which may affect bills. Overall, this is a comfortable, well-serviced retirement option best suited to buyers prioritising on-site support and social facilities over low ongoing charges.
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