Summary - Flat 38, Middlemarch Lodge, 3 High Street WD3 1SW
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Well-equipped one-bedroom retirement flat with communal support and parking, close to town..
- One-bedroom third-floor retirement apartment with lift access
- Communal facilities: owners' lounge, guest suite, laundry and gardens
- Off-street parking available and landscaped communal grounds
- 24-hour Careline, video entry and intruder alarms for security
- Electric room heaters (no communal gas central heating)
- Service charge £2,835.42 pa; ground rent £640.74 pa (review 2026)
- Lease approximately 113 years remaining; built 2012
- Local area affluent but crime level reported above average
This well-presented one-bedroom third-floor apartment at Middlemarch Lodge is designed for independent retirement living close to Rickmansworth town centre. The development offers communal facilities including an Owners’ Lounge, guest suite, laundry, landscaped gardens and off-street parking — useful for visitors and occasional car use. A lift serves all floors, and the apartment is near the lift for easy access.
The apartment is a bright, dual-aspect living space with a compact modern kitchen, good-sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a large shower cubicle. Safety features include a 24-hour emergency Careline, video entry and intruder alarms on lower floors, providing peace of mind for residents.
Buyers should note material running costs: the current service charge is £2,835.42 pa and ground rent £640.74 pa (next review April 2026). Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a communal central system, which can affect energy bills. The property sits in a largely affluent area but local crime is above average — consider viewing at different times to assess local feel.
With about 113 years remaining on the lease and a modern build (2012), the apartment suits those seeking low-maintenance retirement living with community facilities and town-centre convenience. It’s best suited to someone prioritising communal support, safety features and proximity to local amenities rather than a buyer wanting mains gas central heating or lower service charges.
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