1 bed flat for sale

Madeira Road, West Byfleet, Surrey KT14

Independent living for over 55’s with no chain a one-bedroom second floor apartment with private balcony in the centre of West Byfleet village. Viewing is highly recommended.

Looking out onto the local church this centrally located apartment benefits from well-maintained communal gardens and access to local shops such as Waitrose, a library, coffee shops and a selection of restaurants with an nhs/private health centre just next door.

The property offers a sense of space with an 11ft kitchen, 17ft bedroom including fitted wardrobes, a triple aspect 22ft living/dining room with a beautiful bay window and a door that leads out to the balcony. In the hallway there is access to the bathroom and also to loft storage space. The electric heating is supplied via wall heaters and the hot water from a thermostatically controlled cylinder located in the airing cupboard. For safety and peace of mind the property features a 24-hour emergency call system and emergency pull cords, should you need them.

In the internal communal areas, there are two stairwells one to the front, one to rear and a lift accessing all floors. Outside there is covered parking for residents and an additional parking area for guests towards the rear.

The lease was set in 1988 on a 100-year term so currently (in 2025) has 63 years remaining with the present annual service charge being around £3605.00. Service charges cover, lighting inside and out, lift contract and servicing, cleaning communal areas, gardening, liability and building insurances and funding for periodical redecoration and upkeep of communal areas. A visit once a week from the Manager ensures general matters are dealt with.

The mainline train station is within three hundred metres, and a bus stop just outside. The Basingstoke canal is nearby and offers wonderful walks along the towpath towards Guildford or Hampton Court.