Summary - Flat 27, Gheluvelt Court, Brook Street WR1 1JB
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable low-maintenance flat near shops and bus routes for independent living.
Communal facilities: residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite and maintained garden
Average-sized 453 sq ft one-bedroom retirement apartment
95 years remaining on the lease (125-year lease from 1995)
Annual service charge £3,612; annual ground rent £476
Probate sale — sale subject to Grant of Probate and possible delays
Electric storage heating only; no gas connection
Medium flood risk and above-average local crime — check insurance implications
Off-street residents’ parking and excellent mobile/broadband speeds
A one-bedroom retirement apartment in Gheluvelt Court offers practical, low-maintenance living close to Worcester’s shops and bus routes. The building provides strong communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, laundry room, guest suite and a well-kept communal garden — useful for social life and convenience.
The apartment is an average-sized 453 sq ft with a living room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a walk-in shower room. It benefits from double glazing, electric storage heating and emergency pull cords, making it suitable for someone seeking independent retirement living without major structural work.
Important positives are the secure entry, off-street residents’ parking nearby and an on-site resident manager. Notable practical downsides: the property is sold as a probate sale, the lease has 95 years remaining, annual service charge (£3,612) and ground rent (£476) apply, and heating is by electric storage heaters only. There is a medium flood risk and local crime is above average — both factors to check with insurers and lenders.
This apartment is attractively priced for its location and communal provision, and it suits a buyer looking to downsize into a supported retirement community. Expect to budget for ongoing service charges and confirm any additional leasehold costs or probate-related timeframes before committing.
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