Summary - Flat 10 Homecherry House, 86, High Road IG10 4QU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Manageable two-bedroom flat with strong communal support and local amenities.
Two-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment with lift access
Visiting Development Manager and 24-hour emergency call system
Residents’ lounge, guest suite, communal gardens and laundry room
Lease c.108–109 years remaining; purchase for over-60s only
Service charge £4,526.34 pa — above-average communal cost
Ground rent £491.24 pa; check for possible event fees on sale
Electric storage heaters — consider running costs and heating update
No flood risk; very low local crime and fast broadband/mobile signal
This two-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment in Homecherry House is designed for ease and community living. Bright living spaces and double glazing provide light and comfort, while a lift and communal gardens make day-to-day life straightforward. The development includes a visiting development manager, a 24-hour emergency call system and a residents’ lounge — useful for peace of mind and social contact.
The layout is traditional and practical: entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. At around 677 sq ft the flat is average sized and suits a couple or single resident seeking manageable space close to local amenities, buses and a mainline station. Broadband is fast and mobile signal is excellent.
Costs and mechanicals: the lease runs for about 108–109 years remaining. Service charge (£4,526.34) is above average and there is an annual ground rent (£491.24). Heating is electric storage heaters rather than gas, so running costs and personal heating preferences are worth checking. Purchasers must be over 60 and should confirm any applicable “event fees.”
This property will appeal to buyers prioritising community facilities, safety and low local crime in a very affluent area. It offers straightforward, low-maintenance living with obvious communal benefits, but factor in running costs and potential modernisation of interior fittings when assessing value.
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