Oak Road, Southgate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11

A spacious, light & airy two double bedroom ground floor retirement property for the over 65's located with one mile of Crawley town centre & railway station, offered for sale with no onward chain.

A generously sized two-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment situated in the highly sought after Homethorne House development in Southgate, which was constructed by Mssrs McCarthy & Stone.

Homethorne House is ideally situated within 1 mile from both Crawley town centre and train station, where there are fast frequency links to the city in under an hour. Furthermore, London Gatwick Airport is within 5 miles.

For those who enjoy walking and outdoors recreation Goff's park is nearby. Goffs Park is set in over 20 hectares of woodland, lawns and conservation habitats. It is the oldest park in Crawley and offers a relaxed environment for visitors. It also has a prestigious Green Flag award.

There are some great public houses nearby including The Goff's Manor which is grade II listed, dating back to the 15th century. There is also the excellent Fastway bus service in the immediate vicinity which offers regular links to a variety of popular destinations.

Homethorne House is set in delightful and well-tended grounds which are available for use by Resident's and their guests. Access is granted by a secure entry phone system which rings through to the flat and/or to the Warden who assists this development. Upon entry to the building you are greeted by delightful communal areas including a resident's lounge with kitchen.

Upon entry into the property the private entrance door opens into a spacious hallway. To the left there is a large cupboard, providing valuable storage space. To the right is the wet room which comprises a large walk in shower with Mira electric shower, close-coupled WC and wash hand basin in a vanity unity with storage under. Ahead to the right is the spacious master bedroom which benefits from fitted double wardrobes and delightful views across the communal gardens to the front. The second bedroom is also a double room, with built in double wardrobes and views across the communal gardens to the front.

The lounge/diner is 17'0 in length and provides ample space for both relaxing and dining. A particularly nice feature is the large picture window and door which opens onto a patio which abuts the communal gardens.

An archway opens into the kitchen which is fitted with a range of base and eye level units. There is ample worktop space and further space is provided for an undercounter fridge and freezer. There is a built-in eye level electric oven and inset hob with extractor hood over.

The development offers a host of facilities including a laundry room, guest suite and the previously mentioned resident's lounge and kitchen. There is also on-site parking for use by residents and their guests.

The property is linked to a 24 hour 'Appello' call system, is fully double glazed and has electric heating. It is a condition of purchase that residents are over the age of 60 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 55 years and the other over 60 years.

For further details and/or to arrange a viewing of this property which is offered with no onward chain please call Greenaway Residential Estate Agents on or visit