First-floor two-bedroom retirement flat, over-55 residency requirement
17' living/dining room with separate kitchen, efficient 560 sq ft layout
Communal gardens, residents and visitor parking, lift access
111 years remaining on lease; buyers should verify lease details
Service charge approx £3,464 pa and ground rent approx £272 pa
Gas central heating; double glazing fitted before 2002
Chain free for a quick, uncomplicated move-in
Average broadband speeds; council tax Band B (relatively low)
A well-presented two-bedroom retirement flat on the first floor of Elm Court, quietly positioned just off Dyke Road and next to Dyke Road Park. The 17' living/dining room and separate kitchen give comfortable, flexible living space within an efficient 560 sq ft layout suited to downsizers or those seeking low-maintenance city living.
The building is designed for over-55s and benefits from practical communal facilities: attractive gardens, residents and visitor parking, lift access, automated entry, communal laundry and an on-site manager. Heating is gas-fired with a conventional boiler and radiators; double glazing was installed prior to 2002. The flat is offered chain free, helping a straightforward move.
Practical costs and tenure details are important: the lease shows 111 years remaining, service charge circa £3,464pa and ground rent around £272pa. Broadband speeds are average and council tax is in a low band, but the annual service charge is a material ongoing cost to budget for.
This is a sensible, quietly located retirement home for someone wanting immediate occupation without renovation. It will particularly suit buyers seeking communal support and low-exertion outdoor space, while those wanting larger accommodation or long leases should check lease length and running costs carefully.
