Park-facing one-bedroom retirement flat with communal facilities and parking, close to shops and promenade..
- Purpose-built second-floor retirement flat for over-55s with lift access
- Bay-window lounge with park and tennis-court views
- UPVC double glazing; electric storage heaters (Economy 7)
- Communal lounge, laundry, guest suite (subject to availability)
- Subletting allowed; no pets and no holiday lets permitted
- Service charge approx. £3,600pa; ground rent ~£529.22pa
- Lease long: c.108 years remaining (confirm at conveyancing)
- Interior dated and will require modernisation; area has high crime rates
Set on the second floor of a purpose-built retirement block, this one-bedroom apartment offers a practical, low-maintenance home for the over-55s. The lounge’s UPVC box bay looks out towards the park and tennis courts, and the building provides a lift, communal lounge, laundry and resident parking — useful day-to-day conveniences close to shops, cafés, the promenade and bus routes.
Internally the layout is straightforward: hall with storage, a medium-sized lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a tiled shower room. The apartment benefits from double glazing, Economy 7 electric storage heaters and a security intercom. The lease has over a century remaining and subletting is permitted (management company approval required).
Buyers should budget for modernisation and running costs. The living space shows its age and would benefit from updating to reflect contemporary standards. Service charges and ground rent are a notable ongoing cost, pets and holiday lets are prohibited, and heating is electric storage-only. The building sits in an area classified as very deprived with higher local crime levels, which may influence long-term desirability for some buyers.
Overall this is a practical, well-located retirement apartment for a purchaser seeking convenience, park views and communal facilities — ideal for someone downsizing who accepts refurbishment work and the service charge commitment.