Summary - SANFORD COURT 31 SUNDERLAND SR2 7AU
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
One-bedroom retirement flat with communal gardens and parking — chain free and ready to view..
Second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with Juliet balcony
Residents' communal gardens, lounge, lift access and car park
UPVC double glazing; electric storage heating (no gas central heating)
Leasehold: approximately 98 years remaining
Service charge £1,748.72 per year; covers maintenance and insurance
Ground rent £788.81 per year (noted as relatively high)
Over-60s age restriction applies (purchase condition)
Sold with vacant possession and no onward chain
This well-presented, second-floor retirement apartment occupies a quiet position within a modern, gated development in Ashbrooke. The layout offers a spacious lounge with French doors and a Juliet balcony, a fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a shower room — practical accommodation for comfortable, low-maintenance living.
The building provides useful communal facilities including landscaped gardens, a residents’ car park, communal lounge and lift access. The flat benefits from UPVC double glazing and electric storage heating, and comes with immediate vacant possession and no onward chain, making it straightforward to move into.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with an age restriction (over 60, or one partner over 60 and the other over 55). The lease has around 98 years remaining; the service charge is £1,748.72 pa and the ground rent is £788.81 pa — both important ongoing costs to factor into your budget. Heating is electric storage, which may be more expensive than gas alternatives.
Overall this apartment suits someone looking to downsize into a manageable, secure community with communal amenities and good local links. A viewing is recommended to assess space and layout in person and to confirm the lease and charges with your solicitor before purchase.
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