St. Lukes Road, Maidenhead, SL6

For those weighing up the cost and commitment of residential care, this luxurious, light and airy, two bedroom apartment at Swift House offers a very compelling alternative. It provides independence, ownership and the reassurance of support on hand when needed — with the added benefit of retaining a valuable property asset.

Set on the first floor, the apartment enjoys a bright south aspect and a pleasant outlook towards Craufurd Rise. The accommodation is well proportioned throughout, with a spacious living/dining room, Juliet balcony, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe to the main bedroom, a wet-room style shower room and a separate cloakroom.

Internally, the living room is a particularly comfortable space, with room for dining and a feature electric fireplace as well as a double height window with Juliette balcony. The kitchen is neatly arranged with fitted units, worktops, an electronically operated window, waist-height oven, microwave, hob, extractor, fridge/freezer and freestanding dishwasher.

Both bedrooms are doubles and also face south. The main bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. Raised sockets, TV points, underfloor heating with individual room thermostats and emergency pull cords are provided.

The shower room has been designed with ease of use in mind, offering a level-access walk-in shower, grab rails, thermostatic shower controls, WC, vanity unit, heated towel rail, mirror, lighting and extractor. A separate WC/cloakroom adds further convenience.

Swift House is well located for Maidenhead town centre, local shops, doctors’ surgeries, bus services, the arts centre and Maidenhead railway station, including Elizabeth line services into London and beyond.

What really sets Swift House apart is the flexibility it offers. Residents can live independently, but support can be stepped up or stepped down as circumstances change. One hour of domestic help per week is included within the service charge, with further care and support available by arrangement, including shorter visits from as little as 15 minutes. It means help is there when required, without the need to move into full-time care before it is truly necessary.

The development is purpose-built for the over 70s and has a strong sense of community, while still allowing residents to enjoy their own private space. There is an Estate Manager, staff on site 24 hours a day and a 24 hour emergency call system, including a personal pendant and call points within the apartment.

Residents also benefit from an excellent range of facilities, including a table-service restaurant serving freshly prepared meals daily, a communal lounge, function room, landscaped gardens with seating areas, wellness suite, visiting hairdresser, laundry room, There is also a guest room with an en-suite available for visitors, mobility scooter store with charging points and lifts to all floors.

Key details:
999 year lease from 1 June 2016
Ground rent: £525 per annum
Ground rent review: 1 June 2031
Service charge: £13,147.85 for the financial year ending 30 June 2026
Full fibre broadband available
Mains water, electricity and drainage
Part exchange may be available
Entitlements advice may also be available

The service charge includes the Estate Manager, 24 hour emergency call system, communal water rates, lighting, heating and power to communal areas, buildings insurance, maintenance of gardens and grounds, communal repairs and maintenance, communal window cleaning and a contingency fund for communal redecoration.

Swift House offers the reassurance of care and support without sacrificing independence, privacy or ownership — a practical and attractive option for those looking ahead.

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