Summary - LAKER COURT FLAT 21 GALES DRIVE CRAWLEY RH10 1QB
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable assisted-living flat with communal facilities and long lease.
- South-facing two-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment
- Lift access, residents' lounge, communal gardens and guest suite
- On-site Development Manager and 24-hour Appello emergency system
- Approx 838 sq ft; private front door and open-plan lounge/diner
- Service charge approx £4,041.14 pa (above average)
- Ground rent £901.05 pa (relatively expensive)
- Electric storage heating (higher running costs likely)
- Broadband slow; local crime level reported as very high
This south-facing two-bedroom retirement apartment sits on the first floor of Laker Court, a McCarthy & Stone development built c.2001. The flat offers a private front door, an open-plan lounge/dining area, a fitted kitchen and bathroom, plus lift access — practical features for independent retirees. Communal facilities include gardens, a residents' lounge, guest suite and off-street parking.
Support and safety are strong points: an on-site Development Manager (weekday afternoons) and a 24-hour Appello emergency call system provide peace of mind. The block has an entry-phone system with camera and fire detection equipment. The apartment’s size (about 838 sq ft) is typical for retirement accommodation and suits those wanting low-stairs living with some entertaining space.
Buyers should note the recurring costs and some running considerations. Service charge is approximately £4,041.14 per year and ground rent £901.05 — both above what many mainstream flats charge. Heating is by electric storage heaters (not a community system), which can push running costs higher than gas-heated homes. Broadband speeds are reported as slow.
Practical positives and negatives are clear: long lease remaining (around 100 years from the 2001 start), communal support and facilities, but higher ongoing charges, electric heating, and local broadband and crime statistics to weigh. This apartment suits downsizers or retirees seeking on-site support and community facilities rather than DIY renovation or low-cost running.
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