Secure, sociable retirement living with extensive onsite support and communal facilities.
24-hour estate manager and assistant coverage for resident safety
Lift access and wheelchair-friendly throughout the development
One hour weekly domestic help included; extra help available to purchase
Communal facilities: restaurant, residents’ lounge, function room, guest suite
High annual service charge: £13,828.99 (very expensive)
Ground rent £510 per year; lease ~106–107 years remaining
Electric storage heating — higher running costs likely
Off-street communal parking and battery car store for mobility scooters
Set within McCarthy & Stone’s Nelson Court, this two-bedroom first-floor apartment offers independent retirement living with substantial onsite support. The development provides 24-hour estate manager coverage, lift access, communal gardens, residents’ lounge, restaurant, guest suite and dedicated domestic assistance (one hour weekly included). Wheelchair access, emergency call systems, intruder and smoke alarms, and video entry add measurable peace of mind.
The apartment is a practical, well-maintained home of about 735 sq ft with double glazing and electric storage heating. It sits above ground level with views over landscaped communal grounds and benefits from off-street communal parking and a battery car store for mobility scooters or electric vehicles.
Buyers should note material costs: a high annual service charge of £13,828.99 and ground rent of £510, plus council tax described as above average. The apartment runs on electric storage heating (no communal gas), which may mean higher running costs. The lease started in 2007 and has around 106–107 years remaining.
This property suits those seeking secure, sociable retirement living with onsite services and communal facilities. It’s best for buyers comfortable with sizeable service charges and the responsibilities of leasehold ownership in a purpose-built retirement complex.