Chain-free two-bed retirement flat with off-street parking and Lifetime Lease option for over-60s.
- Two bedrooms in a compact 598 sq ft retirement apartment
- Lifetime Lease example price £93,750 (over-60s); market price £140,000
- Long lease: 134 years remaining
- Off-street parking included
- Service charge approx. £1,200; ground rent £200 pa
- Heating by electric room heaters (no gas central heating)
- Chain free and modern build (2003–2006) with double glazing
- Small overall size; better suited to downsizers or single/couple occupancy
A compact two-bedroom retirement apartment in Haydon End, offered chain free and suitable as a quiet, low-maintenance home. The building is modern (2003–2006) with double glazing and an EPC rating of C, and the flat includes off-street parking — a valuable convenience in this suburban setting. Interior rooms are modest (approximately 598 sq ft) with a contemporary kitchen and neutral decor that will suit straightforward move-in or light updating.
This property is available through the Home for Life Lifetime Lease example for over-60s: a guide Lifetime Lease price shown here is £93,750 (illustrative saving ~33% against the full market price of £140,000). The actual price under the plan depends on age, circumstances and any share of value purchased (up to 50%). The flat already has a long lease (134 years) which provides tenure security, but interested buyers should verify all legal details with their solicitor.
Practical points to note: heating is by electric room heaters rather than a gas central system, and there are ongoing charges — an average service charge of £1,200 and ground rent of £200 per year. The accommodation is small, so it suits downsizers or retirees wanting manageable space rather than larger families. Local amenities, good broadband and very low crime make this a comfortable option for independent retirement living.