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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · TN22 1FD
For saleReduced £7k (−9%) on 26 JunListed 395 days
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Securing this property with A lifetime leaseover 60s can secure this property with a home for life from homewise Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future.
The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. Over 60s customers typically save between from 6% to 49%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for overs 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £88,000 based on an average saving of 30%.
Market Value Price: £125,000 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard.
The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the homewise website. Please call for more information or a personalised quote. Please note: Homewise do not own this property.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £125,000, please contact the estate agent Cubitt & West.
Property descriptiona beautifully presented first-floor retirement apartment.
This attractive property forms part of a highly regarded McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living plus development, exclusively for residents aged 60 and over.
Offered with no onward chain, the apartment provides the perfect balance of independent living and tailored support.
Portman Court offers an excellent range of communal facilities to support independent living with optional domestic assistance.
These include a welcoming residents' lounge where regular social events and activities are held, a function room, and beautifully maintained landscaped gardens.
There's also a fully equipped laundry room and an on-site restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily with full table service.
A guest suite is available for visiting friends and family (booking required, fees apply).
For added peace of mind, a 24-hour emergency call system is installed throughout the apartment, and on-site staff are available around the clock.
The development is ideally situated just a short walk from Uckfield High Street, which offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and essential services such as banks, a post office, and a pharmacy.
Uckfield is a vibrant market town offering a variety of entertainment and cultural attractions.
The Uckfield Picture House, one of the oldest independent cinemas in the UK, shows both new releases and classic films.
The town also hosts a local museum, regular community events, and easy access to scenic walking routes in nearby Buxted Park and the Ashdown Forest.
Public transport is excellent, with regular bus services and mainline train station offering direct routes to London, making it easy to stay connected with friends, family, and nearby attractions.
This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a peaceful, secure, and sociable retirement in a well-maintained and thoughtfully designed environment.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.
Room sizes: Hallway Lounge/Diner 15'3 x 11'4 (4.65m x 3.46m) Kitchen 9'9 x 6'6 (2.97m x 1.98m) Bedroom 14'1 x 9'4 (4.30m x 2.85m) Bathroom Communal Grounds The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice.
Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services.
If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below.
If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Council Tax band: C Tenure: Leasehold Annual ground rent: £ 435 Annual service charge: £ 11103 Years remaining on lease: 107 Suitable as a retirement home.
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