Light two-bedroom apartment in peaceful, well-serviced communal grounds.
First-floor retirement apartment with stairlift to front door
Dual-aspect living room with views over manicured communal gardens
Two generous bedrooms; overall size approximately 790 sq ft
24-hour emergency pull-cord system and communal facilities on site
Long lease (circa 999 years) provides strong tenure security
Within conservation area and grounds of a listed building — restrictions apply
Service charge approx. £4,032 pa; sinking fund contribution payable on sale
Artex present; possible asbestos in older materials — obtain specialist advice
Set within the formal grounds of a Grade II listed Bicester house, this light first-floor retirement apartment offers comfortable living designed for older occupants. The dual-aspect living room and two generous bedrooms provide practical space, while large windows frame well-kept communal gardens for peaceful views.
Practical features include a stairlift to the first-floor entrance, a 24-hour emergency pull-cord system, and mains electricity, water and drainage (no gas). Broadband and mobile coverage are good; the long lease (circa 999 years) gives tenure security. Communal facilities in Bicester House add convenience and social options.
Buyers should note material facts: the development is within a conservation area and the apartment sits within the curtilage of a listed building, which can restrict alterations. The property has Artex present and may contain other asbestos-containing materials common in pre-2000 builds; professional advice is recommended before works. The annual service charge is relatively high at about £4,032 pa and there is a required contribution to a sinking fund on sale.
This apartment will suit someone seeking a low‑maintenance, community-oriented retirement setting close to town amenities and transport links, who accepts listed-building constraints and communal costs. It offers straightforward move-in readiness with potential to personalise non-structural finishes.