Greatest homes: retirement flats

With all the extra mod cons, retirement flats have become the must-have homes

There comes a time when it’s a blessed relief to know that your neighbours aren’t students, there won’t be a baby down the hall interrupting your sleep, and there’s someone on hand to handle all of those pesky home maintenance issues in the form of a house manager. Add to that a significantly reduced price below market value if you didn’t have these blessings, throw in some communal gardens, and in some cases 24-hour care – just in case – and this looks like it could be your best move yet.

The Drive, Hove
Just around the corner from Hove Station and near to Church Road’s mix of shops, cafés and attractions is this charming one bedroom apartment. Reserved for the over 60s, the flat is south-facing, with a good sized lounge and accessed via a passenger lift. Tuck into the communal benefits, including residents’ lounge, laundry, parking and guest suite.
>£129,950
>Oakley Residential
>01273 688881

Cavell Avenue, Peacehaven
Near to the shops and attractions of Peacehaven, and close to cliff-top walks, is this purpose-built retirement block. The ground floor one bedroom apartment for sale benefits from a large living room, perfect for entertaining, as well as a good sized double bedroom, and the support of a house manager and 24-hour Careline response system. Plus a residents’ lounge, communal laundry and visitors’ parking. A beautiful retreat.
>£70,000
>Lampons
>01273 588999

Seven Dials, Brighton
Within easy access of the centre of town and Brighton Station is this two double bedroom first floor flat reserved for the over 55s. An incredible price for such a location, and approached from Dyke Road through the lush Fairways estate or accessed from the rear car parking area. With lift access, residents’ communal living room and facilities, it’s a friendly environment with your own spacious territory. Fabulous.
>£124,500
>John Hoole
>01273 555115

Alexandra Court, St Peter’s Close, Hove
With a spacious 23’ living room, and positioned on the top (2nd) floor of this well managed retirement block, this one bedroom flat has much to offer with its southwesterly views and plenty of storage. Communal benefits include 24-hour care call service and door entry system, as well as communal gardens.
>£139,950
>Dean & Co
>01273 721061

Saxon Court, Hove
Right on Hove seafront find the newly refurbished two bedroom apartment on the second floor of this retirement block. With a good sized main bedroom, a newly fitted bathroom rearranged into an attractive wet room with non-slipping flooring, and plenty of communal benefits, including a conservatory overlooking Hove Lagoon, this is a real treat.
>£185,000
>Elliott’s
>01273 773399