Address: Carolgate House, Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6DY 

Year Built: 1960’s

Apartment Sizes: 45 - 60.6sqm

Lease Terms: 250 years

No. of units: 8

Lift: No

Service Charge: One- Bed £650 - £800 (Estimated)

Ground Rent: £150pa

Rental Income: £500 - £550pcm

NET Income: £4,720 - £5,122

Warranty: Advantage Home Construction insurance - 10 Year Structural Warranty

With coffee houses, pubs and restaurants on its doorstep the development is excellently served by local amenities and public transport, both within short walking distance.

Nearby cities of Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby can all be accessed quickly and easily, confirming Retford growing reputation as an excellent commuter base.

EMPLOYMENT

Retford has a strong economy mainly consisting of services with some light industry. Retail, health, manufacturing, education and accommodation are major employers. There is also a high representation of arts & recreational, finance & insurance jobs. The town has a very low unemployment rates compared to the national average.

Wilko’s biggest distribution centre which has more than 2000 employees. This 24/7 operation runs like clockwork to ensure that Wilko stores across the UK are well stocked with quality products.

B&Q’s Northern Distribution Centre in the UK is an 865,000 square foot building built on a 87 acre site which has achieved a top level BREEAM building rating.

EDUCATION

Primary schools

• St Swithun’s C of E Primary & Nursery School

• St Josephs Catholic Primary school

• Bracken Lane Primary School

• Thrumpton Primary School

• Carr Hill Primary School

• Ordsall Primary School

Secondary schools

• The Elizabethan Academy

• Retford Oaks Academy

• St. Giles

TRANSPORT

Retford Bus Station: 0.2 MILES

Retford Train Station: 0.7 MILES

Doncaster/Sheffield: 14 MILES

ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE

Sundown Adventureland

Family Fun - There are over 30 rides and attractions throughout Sundown Adventureland. It’s a huge day of family fun that stretches across over 50 acres of flat ground. There are indoor and outdoor attractions and plenty of space to kick back and relax, whatever the weather. There’s adventure around every corner, so why not come and explore.

Majestic Theatre

Huge mix of plays, concerts, opera and ballet. It is very much a ‘living’ theatre and whether you sit in the stalls or tread the hallowed boards, you’ll receive a top class service.

Meadowhall Shopping Centre

Meadowhall shopping venue covers 1.4 million sq ft of floor space and inhabits 290 stores from top independent and international brands, 50 places to eat in Sheffield and drink, and an 11-screen cinema.

National Trust Clumber Park

Clumber was the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle and, although the mansion was demolished in 1938, the chapel, pleasure ground, lake and walled garden remain as clues to its grand past.

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a unique place to visit, boasting hundreds of ancient oaks thriving here for more than 500 years, including the legendary Major Oak, estimated to be around 1,000 years old.