1-bedroom house · CM11 2RA
Sold STCListed 39 days
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About
Tenure: Leasehold A beautifully presented one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment , built by the renowned McCarthy & Stone, set within attractive, well-maintained communal gardens and conveniently located close to local amenities, shops and transport links.
Available to purchasers aged 60 and over, or 55 and over for couples and with no onward chain.
This bright and welcoming apartment enjoys a desirable south-westerly aspect, filling the living spaces with natural light throughout the day.
The spacious lounge offers ample room for both seating and dining areas, with pleasant, peaceful views to the rear of the development.
Glazed double doors lead through to the fitted kitchen, which features a range of integrated appliances.
The generous double bedroom benefits from fitted mirrored wardrobes and the same sunny outlook, while the adjacent shower room has been enhanced with a recently installed modern shower unit.
Residents enjoy access to a wide range of excellent on-site facilities, including a lift serving all floors, a residents' laundry room, an elegant communal lounge and a guest suite which can be reserved for visiting family and friends.
The beautifully landscaped gardens provide a wonderful environment in which to relax, socialise and enjoy the changing seasons amongst a variety of flowers, shrubs and mature trees.
Ideally positioned just moments from a popular local shopping parade, residents have a wealth of everyday conveniences right on their doorstep, including a Tesco store, butcher, greengrocer, Post Office, newsagent, florist and hairdresser.
A regular bus service stops directly opposite the development, providing easy access to Billericay, Wickford, Basildon and Chelmsford.
Designed to offer the perfect balance of independence, comfort and peace of mind, the development benefits from an on-site House Manager available Monday to Friday, together with emergency pull-cord alarm systems linked to a 24-hour response service.
These features provide reassurance for both residents and their families.
The impressive residents' lounge serves as the social hub of the community, while the communal laundry room is equipped with washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing facilities for residents' convenience.
Ample unallocated resident and visitor parking is available to the rear of the building.
Lounge/Dining Room (5.36m x 3.18m) Kitchen (2.24m x 2.13m) Bedroom (4.39m x 2.73m) Shower Room (2.07m x 1.72m) Parking - Off Street Large communal Car Park to rear Disclaimer Pali 48 Limited (trading as Tyler Estates) and its representatives are not authorised to provide property assurances.
These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract, and no responsibility is accepted for their accuracy. All measurements, areas, and distances are approximate.
Guidance materials (text, photos, plans) are for illustrative purposes and may not be comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents.
Services and facilities have not been tested; prospective buyers must verify all information through inspection. Leasehold charges should be verified via legal representation.
Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Checks A non-refundable fee of £48 (inc. VAT) per party is required for mandatory aml checks (covering data collection and monitoring).
This fee must be paid to Tyler Estates and all checks completed before an offer can be formally accepted.
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