Compact over-60s flat with communal facilities and no onward chain.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, 405 sq ft
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in Hucclecote Lodge, offered with no onward chain and a sensible asking price of £59,950. The flat is compact (approximately 405 sq ft) and designed for low-maintenance living: a bright sitting room opens to a modest kitchen, there’s a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a separate bathroom. Well-kept communal gardens, a residents’ lounge and a laundry room support sociable, independent retirement living.
Practical positives include off-street parking, very low council tax, excellent mobile signal and very low local crime. The building sits close to regular bus routes and local amenities, making it straightforward to get around without needing a car.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold with 58 years remaining and a small ground rent of £25. The remaining lease length may restrict mortgage options — some lenders can refuse to lend on shorter leases — so buyers should check finance availability or consider a cash purchase. Broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow. The apartment’s small overall size and traditional layout will suit a single occupant or couple seeking a manageable retirement home rather than those needing extra space.
This is a practical, low-cost entry into retirement accommodation in a quiet suburban pocket of Gloucester. It will suit a downsizer seeking community facilities and straightforward upkeep, provided the lease position and broadband are acceptable to their circumstances.