Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SQ

** GUIDE PRICE £120,000 to £135,000 **

There’s a particular ease to life at Wedderburn Lodge. You arrive through a secure door entry system, take the lift to your first-floor apartment, and the day is yours. This is a purpose-built community for over 55s with a genuinely welcoming feel, and a communal lounge that hosts events and meetups whenever you want company, with your own front door to close when you don’t.

Say “retirement apartment” and many people picture something dated. This isn’t that. These are large, modern, purpose-built apartments, and the only real difference from any other new apartment block is that residents need to be over 55. The upside is a calmer, quieter place to live, without the noise of young children.

The renovated two-bedroom apartment is built for comfortable independent living, with everything easy to use. Private allocated parking means the car is always close, and Harrogate is right on your doorstep, a spa town with a year-round calendar of festivals, conventions and entertainment, and a region renowned for its parks and gardens. Walks and outdoor activities are close by, and good road and public transport links make day trips simple.

For anyone downsizing and looking for a quiet, safe and secure home without giving up independence, it’s a considered move into one of Yorkshire’s most appealing towns.

As a bespoke, independent Harrogate agent backed by Keller Williams, the world’s largest estate agency, we offer personal local knowledge, a single point of contact and excellent communication, from the first conversation through to completion.