Summary - HILLCROFT COURT 49 CHALDON ROAD CATERHAM CR3 5XB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable, low-maintenance living with on-site support and parking for downsizers.
Large reception room ideal for lounge and dining
Two double bedrooms, generous internal space (approx 1,039 sq ft)
Lift access, communal lounge, guest suite and on-site house manager
Barrier-controlled residents' parking and communal gardens
Electric storage heating; Economy 7 electric supply
Leasehold with c.97 years remaining; sold at auction
Service charge approx £4,000pa and ground rent approx £385pa
Auction purchase involves non-refundable reservation fee and 5% deposit
A spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment on the second floor of a popular McCarthy & Stone development in Caterham on the Hill. The flat offers a large reception room suitable for lounge and dining, two double bedrooms, an adjacent kitchen and plentiful storage — all served by lift access and double glazing.
Designed for independent retirement living, the development includes an on-site house manager, communal lounge, guest suite, laundry room, barrier-controlled residents' parking and well-kept communal gardens. Remotely monitored emergency pull cords and a secure main entrance with audio/remote door opening add practical peace of mind.
Practical considerations include electric storage heating and an Economy 7 supply, plus double glazing installed before 2002. The lease has approximately 97 years remaining and the property is sold leasehold with an average annual service charge of around £4,000 and ground rent about £385 per year. The apartment will be sold via an online Secure Sale auction with a starting bid of £145,000, and buyers should note associated auction deposits, reservation fees and verification requirements.
Overall this apartment will suit downsizers seeking low-maintenance, community-focused living with parking and on-site support — provided you accept the ongoing service charge, ground rent and the auction purchase process.
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