Summary - Flat 53, William House, The Moors, Thatcham RG19 4AU
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Purpose-built, low‑maintenance flat with on-site care and communal facilities.
• Retirement Living PLUS with on-site care and 24/7 emergency call system
• Chef‑run bistro with changing seasonal menus on site
• Walk-in wardrobe and Juliette (French) balcony, east facing
• Shared ownership options; example 75% purchase option removes rent
• Long lease (986 years) reduces tenure risk
• Service charge £402 pcm; council tax above average
• Electric room heaters — likely higher energy costs
• Local area records higher crime levels; consider security needs
This purpose-built two-bedroom Retirement Living PLUS apartment sits within William House, a McCarthy Stone development built in 2018 and designed for the over‑70s. The scheme offers on-site care support, a chef‑run bistro with seasonal menus, a dedicated Estate Manager and a 24/7 emergency call system — practical features for buyers seeking low‑maintenance living and reassurance.
The apartment has practical touches such as a walk‑in wardrobe to the master bedroom, a Juliette (French) balcony facing east and a separate fully fitted kitchen. Shared‑ownership purchase options are available (examples: 50% share with rent or 75% share with no rent), and the long lease (986 years) reduces long‑term tenure risk. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent.
Be clear about running costs and specification: heating is by electric room heaters, and the property is electricity‑fuelled which can mean higher energy bills. Service charge is £402 pcm (below average for this sector), council tax is above average and the wider area records higher crime levels — factors to weigh alongside the convenience and onsite services.
This apartment will suit downsizers who prioritise on‑site care, communal amenities and low‑maintenance living over garden space and independent heating systems. If you value reassurance, community and modern retirement facilities, this offers a strong, practical option; if lower energy costs or private outdoor space are priorities, note those trade‑offs.
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