Summary - BROOKLYN COURT 16 CHERRY HINTON ROAD CAMBRIDGE CB1 7HF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
One-bedroom retirement flat with warden and gardens — short lease may limit mortgage options..
- Designed for over-55s with on-site warden and communal gardens
- Seller pays first 6 months service charges (allowance approx. £1,725)
- Service charge £2,735.76 per annum; ground rent nil
- Small 1-bed flat ~377 sq ft, compact living spaces
- Lease ~61 years remaining — likely mortgage-lending difficulty
- Kitchen dated (1970s–1980s) and would benefit from modernization
- Electric storage heating; consider energy costs and comfort
- Communal resident parking; Council Tax Band A (low)
This one-bedroom first-floor flat in Brooklyn Court is designed for over-55s seeking a compact, low-maintenance base close to city amenities. The development offers landscaped communal gardens, communal resident parking and an on-site warden, plus six months’ service charges paid by the seller on completion (currently an allowance of £1,725.36). Council Tax Band A keeps running costs low.
The apartment is small (approx. 377 sq ft) with a traditional layout: living room, separate kitchen, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a bathroom. The kitchen and some finishes date from the 1970s–1980s and would benefit from modernisation; heating is by electric storage heaters, so energy costs and comfort should be considered. The building is double glazed and was constructed in the 1980s.
Important lease and lending note: only around 61 years remain on the lease. This is a material issue — many mortgage lenders are likely to refuse lending or apply stricter conditions. The property is offered as leasehold with a service charge of £2,735.76 per year and no ground rent. Prospective buyers should seek specialist conveyancing and mortgage advice before committing.
This flat will suit a downsizer or retirement buyer who prioritises location, on-site support and low day-to-day upkeep, and who can proceed with cash purchase or independent finance despite the short lease. It also offers straightforward refurbishment potential for those wanting to modernise the kitchen and interior.
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