Summary - Flat 22 Laurel Lodge, 22, Denmark Road, CARSHALTON SM5 2FQ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Low-maintenance retirement living with social facilities and on-site support.
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with private patio access
A well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Laurel Lodge, designed specifically for independent retirement living. The dual-aspect lounge opens onto a private patio and the modern kitchen includes integrated appliances for low-maintenance daily use. The development offers a lodge manager, communal lounge with regular events, and landscaped gardens that make socialising and outdoor time easy.
Practical safety and convenience features include lift access, a 24-hour emergency Careline, and a Guest Suite for visiting friends and family. Heating is covered within the service charge and the property has a strong EPC B (82), helping to keep running costs predictable. The apartment measures about 567 sq ft and includes a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a sizeable entrance cupboard.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement apartment with 116 years remaining. Annual service charges are approximately £3,258 and a ground rent of £815 is payable — both are material ongoing costs. There is also a 1% contribution to the contingency fund payable on completion. Broadband speeds are average, mobile signal is excellent, and the location sits within an affluent area with good local amenities and nearby highly rated schools.
This home suits someone seeking a low-maintenance, community-focused retirement setting with on-site support and social facilities. It offers straightforward move-in readiness but carries regular service and ground rent commitments that should be factored into affordability calculations.
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