1 bed property for sale

Apartment, Radford House, Weirfield Road, St Leonard's, Exeter EX2

Description

Apartment 58 at Radford House is an impressive one-bedroom deluxe retirement apartment situated on the top floor of this highly regarded Adlington Retirement Living development, designed specifically for comfortable and independent later living. This beautifully presented apartment offers a bright and spacious living and dining room with direct access to a walk-out balcony, providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy the elevated outlook. The lounge also features a contemporary feature fireplace with integrated electric fire, creating an attractive focal point. Fully fitted wool blend carpets run throughout the main living areas and bedroom, adding both comfort and a high-quality finish.

The property further benefits from a stylish modern kitchen finished to a high specification, featuring Tatton Grey cabinetry, Black Tebas quartz worktops and Amtico Spacia Oak flooring. Integrated Bosch appliances include an oven, hob with extractor, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher, offering both practicality and a sleek contemporary finish.

The spacious double bedroom includes fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage. The apartment also offers a contemporary level-access walk-in shower room designed for both comfort and safety, featuring slip-resistant Tarkett Granit Safe flooring in Dark Sand combined with Amtico First Sun Bleached Oak flooring, together with a heated towel rail.

In addition, there is a practical store/utility cupboard which is fully plumbed for a washer, along with further storage space to ensure convenient everyday living. Throughout the apartment, careful attention has been given to comfort and accessibility, including wider doorways, easy-reach switches and sockets, an energy-efficient electric heating and hot water system, and a discreet 24-hour emergency call system linked directly to the on-site team, providing reassurance while maintaining independence.

Each apartment at Radford House benefits from its own private front door, with post delivered directly by the postman just like a traditional home. Residents also enjoy the convenience of a video door entry system linked to the main entrance, allowing them to welcome visitors easily and securely.

Living at Radford House provides the perfect balance of independent apartment living and a welcoming community environment. Homeowners benefit from an excellent range of exclusive communal facilities, including an elegant on-site restaurant serving chef-prepared meals, a stylish homeowners' lounge with outdoor patio, a welcoming coffee lounge, activities studio, therapy suite and hairdressing salon. Additional facilities include a fully furnished guest suite for visiting friends and family, lifts to all floors, an internal mobility scooter and bicycle store with charging facilities, private homeowners' parking and beautifully landscaped communal gardens. A friendly on-site management and support team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, creating a safe, secure and sociable environment where residents can enjoy life at their own pace, with optional tailored care and support available if ever required.

The development operates with a Service and Well-being Charge (currently approximately £179 per week for one-bedroom apartments for 2025/26), which covers services such as estate management, communal cleaning, upkeep of the landscaped gardens, external window cleaning, water usage, buildings insurance and the 24/7 on-site support team. The team also organise a varied programme of optional social activities and events for homeowners.

A Communal Facilities Fee is payable upon resale, allowing residents to enjoy the extensive facilities during their time at Radford House while contributing towards their long-term upkeep in the future. Optional personalised care packages can also be arranged and tailored to individual needs if ever required.

Radford House forms part of the family-owned Adlington Retirement Living group, a respected developer dedicated to helping people remain independent and enjoy a longer, healthier and more fulfilling later life. The company is led by second-generation ceo Dr Ed Gladman, and each community benefits from a dedicated Well-being and Hospitality Manager who helps create a vibrant programme of activities and events designed to support residents' physical, social and emotional wellbeing.

All apartments are leasehold with a monthly Service and Well-being charge, and a Communal Facilities Fee which is payable upon the sale of your home.

Tailored personal care packages are available at an additional cost.

Adlington Retirement Living (arl) is the developer and Adlington Management Services (ams) is the operator of Radford House. Arl are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and aim to comply with the arco Consumer Code.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.

Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2025

Images shown for illustrative purposes only. All apartments are sold unfurnished

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Radford House is ideally situated within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities and attractions. The vibrant heart of Exeter is just a short distance away, offering an excellent selection of shops, cafés and restaurants, including the popular shopping district of Princesshay. Residents can also enjoy the picturesque waterside setting of Exeter Quay, known for its scenic walks, independent eateries and cultural events throughout the year. The area benefits from excellent transport connections, with regular bus routes nearby and convenient access to rail services from Exeter St Davids railway station and Exeter Central railway station, providing direct links across Devon and to major cities beyond.

With the city centre, local shops, healthcare services and green spaces all within easy reach, Apartment 58 offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy secure, low-maintenance retirement living in one of Exeter's most desirable and well-connected locations.

Please Note:
As a regulated Sales Agent, we are required to be part of an approved redress scheme. We are members of The Property Ombudsman, which is a government-approved scheme providing independent dispute resolution.

Stamp Duty Land Tax (sdlt) may be payable on your purchase. We advise speaking with your solicitor or legal representative to confirm what, if any, amount is due based on the latest government guidelines.

Council Tax Band: * Not made avaliable
Tenure: Leasehold (249 years)
Ground Rent: £0 per year
Service Charge: £178.57 per week

Kitchen

3.18m x 2.43m
(10'5'' x 7'11'')

Living Room

6.89m x 6.40m
(22'7'' x 21'0'')

Bedroom 1

5.59m x 3.41m
(18'4'' x 11'2'')

Shower Room

2.51m x 1.64m
(8'3'' x 5'4'')

Store/Utility

1.88m x 1.33m
(6'2'' x 4'4'')

Gross Internal Floor Area:

65.97 sq m
(710 sq ft)