Summary - THE MOORINGS 48 SYDNEY WHARF BATH BA2 4AZ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure, community-focused home close to shops and central Bath amenities.
One-bedroom top-floor apartment with westerly city views
Ownership restricted to buyers aged 60+ (age-restricted development)
Lift, resident manager, guest suite and communal laundry provided
Off-street secure residents’ and visitor parking available
504 sq ft (47 sq m) — practical, manageable size for downsizers
Electric storage heaters — simple system, potentially higher running costs
Leasehold with c.100 years remaining; ground rent £619 pa
Service charge approx. £2,279.05 pa — significant ongoing cost
A bright top-floor apartment in The Moorings offers an easy-to-manage home for purchasers aged 60 and over. The living room and bedroom benefit from westerly city views across Bath, and the open-plan layout makes for comfortable, low-maintenance living in 504 sq ft.
The building is purpose-designed for older residents and includes a lift, secure residents’ and visitor parking, a meeting room, laundry, guest suite and a resident building manager. The location on Bathwick Hill places a Tesco Express and local amenities a short walk away, with excellent mobile and broadband coverage.
Practical points to note: the property uses electric storage heaters (electric main fuel), which are straightforward but can be more expensive to run than gas. The home is leasehold with 100 years remaining on the lease, an annual ground rent of £619 and a service charge averaging £2,279.05 a year — budget accordingly. Council Tax is Band D and there is no flooding risk.
Overall this apartment suits a downsizer or retiree seeking a secure, community-focused base in central Bath with good communal facilities, convenient shopping and pleasant city views. Buyers should consider the recurring service charge, ground rent and electric heating running costs when comparing ongoing expenses.
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