Summary - FLAT 31, HARTFORD COURT, 33 FILEY ROAD YO11 2TP
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact retirement flat with communal facilities and lift access.
No onward chain — ready for quick move-in or letting
Purpose-built over-55s development with lift and on-site House Manager
Approx. 428 sq ft one-bedroom third-floor apartment
Service charge approx £3,384.74pa; ground rent approx £473.88pa
Lease remaining: 95 years (check legal pack for exact terms)
Electric storage heating and individual electricity fuel (higher running cost)
Slow broadband speeds locally; not ideal for heavy streaming/work from home
Communal maintained gardens and non-dedicated off-street parking
This one-bedroom third-floor apartment in Hartford Court offers a compact, purpose-built retirement home with no onward chain. Set within well-maintained communal gardens, the development provides lift access to all floors, residents’ lounge, laundry room and an on-site House Manager — features that suit independent over-55s seeking low-effort living and community support.
The apartment is modest in size (approximately 428 sq ft) and arranged with an entrance hall, lounge opening to a fitted kitchen, one bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bathroom with electric shower over bath. The building is double-glazed and uses electric storage heaters; the block was constructed in 1995 and benefits from a residents’ emergency call system.
Budget-wise, note the annual service charge and ground rent. The average service charge is circa £3,384.74 per year (covers water rates, building insurance, lift servicing and communal upkeep) plus a ground rent around £473.88. Broadband speeds are slow locally, and heating is individual electric storage — both factors to consider for running costs and modern convenience.
This apartment suits a downsizer or buyer seeking a manageable retirement base with communal facilities and straightforward access to Scarborough amenities. The property’s compact layout and dated interior present clear scope to personalise and modernise to taste.
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