22, Denmark Road, Carshalton, SM5 2FQ

This one-bedroom retirement apartment sits on the second floor of Laurel Lodge, a well-regarded Churchill Living development in the heart of Carshalton.

The south-east facing, L-shaped reception room offers space for both living and dining furniture, with French doors opening onto a private balcony overlooking the gardens.

The adjoining kitchen is fitted with modern units and integrated appliances, while the double bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe.

Residents enjoy access to an owners' lounge, guest suite, 24-hour Careline system and a Lodge Manager five days a week, with the development restricted to buyers aged 60 and over (55 and over for a second occupant).

Leasehold, 114 year lease. Early viewing is advised.

Location Denmark Road sits within a short walk of Carshalton High Street, in one of Sutton's most characterful conservation areas, still centred around its historic ponds and village green.

Carshalton station is around a seven-minute walk away, with regular services to London, Sutton, Epsom and St Albans, and residents benefit from the Freedom Pass for local travel.

The High Street offers a good mix of independent shops, cafés, pubs and tearooms, alongside a supermarket, doctor's surgery, dentist and pharmacy for day-to-day essentials.

Grove Park, with its ponds and gardens, and Carshalton's leisure centre are both within easy reach, while the town is well known for its historic lavender fields, which draw visitors when in bloom each season.