Description
44 Alden Court, Fairfield Path, Croydon, Surrey CR0 5QNThis property is featured in the upcoming Croydon retirement flat auction. The Croydon retirement flat auction is an exciting opportunity for both investors and homebuyers. Auction: Monday 14 December 2026, Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR Guide price: £100,000+ Tenure: Leasehold – 125 years from 1988 (about 86 years remaining), sold with vacant possession Accommodation: One-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, lift served Buyer's costs: see Buyer's Costs belowThe Opportunity
A one-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor of Alden Court, a McCarthy & Stone development set in landscaped gardens in central Croydon, offered at auction with a guide price of £100,000+. If you are seeking options in the Croydon retirement flat auction, this apartment represents excellent value. Alden Court is a short walk from East Croydon station, Fairfield Halls and Park Hill Park. The apartment is reached by lift and overlooks the communal gardens. With a Development Manager on site, a 24-hour emergency call system and residents' lounge, laundry and guest suite, it offers secure, independent living in one of the best-connected parts of south London.Key Features
- One-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment
- McCarthy & Stone development of 52 apartments
- Lift to all floors
- Lounge and dining room overlooking the communal gardens
- Double bedroom with mirrored built-in wardrobes
- Shower room with walk-in shower
- Development Manager and 24-hour Appello emergency call system
- Residents' lounge, laundry and guest suite
- A short walk from East Croydon station
- Sold with vacant possession under an unconditional auction contract
The Apartment
The apartment has an entrance hall, a lounge and dining room, a kitchen, a double bedroom with mirrored built-in wardrobes, and a shower room with a walk-in shower and support rail. An emergency call system is fitted throughout.Accommodation
- Entrance hall
- Lounge and dining room – overlooking the communal gardens
- Kitchen
- Double bedroom – mirrored built-in wardrobes
- Shower room – walk-in shower with support rail
The Development
Alden Court was built by McCarthy & Stone and has 52 retirement apartments over three floors, each served by a lift. A Development Manager is on site and can be contacted from points within each apartment; outside their hours, a 24-hour Appello emergency call system is in place. The building stands in mature, well-kept gardens with residents' parking at the front.Shared Facilities
- Residents' lounge
- Communal laundry
- Guest suite for visiting family and friends
- Landscaped communal gardens
- Car parking, subject to availability
Tenure and Outgoings
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Leasehold – 125 years from 1988, about 86 years remaining |
| Ground rent | £498 a year (next review 2032) |
| Service charge | £2,372.28 a year (year to 31 August 2027) |
| Event fee | 1% on transfer; 0% contingency |
| Council tax | Band D – London Borough of Croydon |
| Possession | Vacant possession on completion |
Age Restriction
It is a condition of purchase that residents are over 60, or, for a couple, that one is over 60 and the other over 55. Buyers – including investors – must check the lease and any restrictions on occupation and letting in the legal pack. Furthermore, the Croydon retirement flat auction is an ideal opportunity for those seeking age-restricted properties in south London.The Location
Fairfield Path is a quiet residential path in central Croydon, close to Fairfield Halls, Park Hill Park and the shops of the town centre, with excellent transport links into London and to the south coast.Transport
- East Croydon station: a short walk, with trains to London Bridge in about 15 minutes, London Victoria in about 16 minutes, and direct services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton
- Tram and buses: Croydon Tramlink and frequent bus routes at East Croydon
- Road: the A232 and A23, with the M25 about 8 miles south
Parks and Amenities
- Fairfield Halls: concert hall, theatre and gallery, close by
- Park Hill Park: nearby, with its walled garden and water tower
- Town centre: Centrale, Boxpark, Surrey Street Market, restaurants and healthcare services within easy reach
Auctioneer's Comments
"Alden Court is a well-run McCarthy & Stone development in a central position that is hard to match – within a short walk of East Croydon station, Fairfield Halls and Park Hill Park. This first-floor apartment, with lift access and views over the gardens, will appeal to retirement buyers wanting secure, independent living close to family, shops and transport. As always, buyers should read the lease, the management information and the legal pack carefully before bidding." Edward Swindells, AuctioneerAuction Information
- Date: Monday 14 December 2026, unless sold prior
- Venue: Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
- How to bid: in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy. Please register and complete our anti-money laundering checks before the auction
- Online bidders: a £2,000 security deposit is required, refunded to unsuccessful bidders within 48 hours
Buyer's Costs
| Item | Amount | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 10% of the purchase price (minimum £3,000) | On exchange, at the fall of the hammer |
| Buyer's premium | 2% of the purchase price, minimum £2,000 plus VAT | On exchange |
| Contract documents charge | £850 plus VAT | On exchange |
| Event fee to the landlord | 1% on transfer – see the lease and legal pack | As set out in the lease |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax and your own legal costs | As applicable | On completion |
