Summary - Apartment 16 Fleur de Lis, 15, Church Street, WANTAGE OX12 8GE
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Comfortable two-bedroom retirement apartment with lift, gardens and long lease..
Chain free two-bedroom first-floor apartment with ensuite and separate shower room
Lift access to all floors and wide entrance hall for easy mobility
Long lease (~242 years) giving long-term ownership security
Beautiful landscaped communal gardens and residents' drawing room
Permit parking available; on-site guest suite and communal living spaces
Compact footprint (~599 sq ft) — better for downsizers than larger households
Community heating scheme; mains services connected (gas central heating)
Above-average service charge (£4,620.60 pa) and annual ground rent (£712)
This first-floor, two-bedroom apartment in the Fleur-de-Lis retirement development is tailored for over‑60s seeking a low-effort, sociable lifestyle in central Wantage. The home offers a generous living room, a modern fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with ensuite and a second bedroom/reception room — all arranged around a wide entrance hall for easy circulation.
Residents benefit from lift access, elegant communal living spaces, an on-site guest suite and beautifully landscaped communal gardens. Permit parking is available and the development is chain free, making it straightforward to move in. The long lease (around 242 years remaining) provides ownership security for the foreseeable future.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property operating a community heating scheme, with an above-average annual service charge (£4,620.60) and an annual ground rent of £712. The apartment is compact at about 599 sq ft, so it suits downsizers who prioritise communal facilities and convenience over large private living areas.
Overall, this apartment is best for downsizers wanting an active retirement community in a very affluent, well‑connected town. It offers practical, modern accommodation with communal comforts, but factor in the ongoing service costs and the compact internal footprint when deciding if it fits your needs.
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