Canal-side, age-exclusive apartment with communal facilities and lift access.
Top-floor one-bedroom apartment with canal-facing communal terraces
A bright top-floor one-bedroom apartment in Stroudwater Court, an age-exclusive retirement development overlooking the canal. The living/dining room and bedroom benefit from good natural light and electric underfloor heating throughout, creating a warm, low-maintenance living space for those aged 60 and over. The bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and the apartment is presented in good decorative order.
Residents have access to well-kept communal gardens, a homeowners’ lounge with canal views, laundry, guest suite and a weekday house manager. The building has lift and wheelchair access, a camera entry system and a 24-hour emergency call service — practical features for independent retirement living.
Practical considerations: the property is leasehold (125 years from 2016, c.116 years remaining), with an annual service charge of £2,977.44 and ground rent of £450. Parking is limited and offered by separate annual fee; broadband speeds are very slow in the area. Crime levels are above average locally, and mains heating is electric, which may influence running costs.
This apartment suits a downsizer looking for community facilities and low-maintenance living close to Stroud’s shops, cafés and canal-side amenities. It offers comfortable retirement accommodation with clear communal benefits, but buyers should factor in service charges, parking availability and utility costs before committing.