Summary - Apartment 32 Beecham Lodge, Somerford Road, CIRENCESTER GL7 1WR
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable low-maintenance retirement living within easy reach of Cirencester amenities.
First-floor apartment situated close to the lift for easy access
Chain-free sale, ready for immediate occupation
24-hour Careline, secure entry and onsite lodge manager five days
Use of guest suite plus access to Churchill Living guest suites nationwide
Private off-street car park and well-maintained communal gardens
Service charge £3,588.66pa covers heating, insurance and maintenance
Ground rent £760.94pa (review due November 2029) — notable extra cost
Leasehold with c.115 years remaining; buyers should check lease terms
This well-presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment at Beecham Lodge offers low-maintenance retirement living close to Cirencester town centre. Located next to the lift and within a purpose-built development from 2015, the flat benefits from a modern fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bright living room. Owners enjoy communal facilities including a lounge, guest suite and regular social events.
Safety and convenience are strong suits: a 24-hour Careline alarm, secure entry, fire detection and a lodge manager five days a week provide reassurance. The development includes private off-street parking and landscaped communal grounds, with good links to local shops, bus routes and rail/motorway connections.
Buyer costs and tenure are important to note: the property is leasehold with approximately 115 years remaining, an annual service charge of £3,588.66 and ground rent of £760.94. Service charges cover utilities, air-source heating, maintenance and communal services, but add materially to running costs.
This apartment suits a downsizer seeking a comfortable, social retirement base within walking distance of amenities and transport. It is chain-free and ready to occupy, though purchasers should factor ongoing service charges and ground rent into affordability calculations.
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