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A beautiful two bedroomed retirement apartment. Conveniently located on the ground floor, this apartment boasts direct access to a patio area.
The master bedroom also has the benefit of an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. The apartment also has an allocated parking space.
*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available* Victoria Gardens Victoria Gardens, one of McCarthy & Stone's prestigious 'Platinum Range', sits within the welcoming seaside town of Frinton-on-Sea which offers miles of golden sand beaches, a well maintained esplanade, and an array of colourful beach huts stretching along the traditional promenade.
Victoria Gardens has been designed and constructed for modern living.
The apartments boast a walk in laundry cupboard with fitted washer/dryer, underfloor heating throughout, Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms and walk in wardrobes (except plot 14).
The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home.
There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems.
All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge.
For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance.
The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over Entrance Hall Door to walk in laundry cupboard with fitted washer/dryer.
Doors leading to all rooms except the kitchen. Lounge A spacious living room with access to a patio area through the French doors which allows lots of natural light in.
The room has ample space for dining, decorative wall mounted electric fire. Two decorative ceiling lights, TV point with Sky+ connectivity, telephone and power points.
Kitchen Beautifully modern kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units, granite styled work surfaces with matching splash back.
Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap with window above. Built in waist height oven and microwave above, four ringed hob with chrome splash back and matching extractor hood.
Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Master Bedroom The master double bedroom features a large window and has the benefit of a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails.
TV & telephone point, raised power points and ceiling lighting.
Central ceiling light, power points, Door giving access to en-suite; En-Suite A modern fully tiled en-suite comprising full width walk in shower cubicle with fitted glass screen and grab rail, WC, Wash hand basin with fitted mirror with built in light above and ceiling spot lights.
Second Bedroom A double second bedroom, which could also be used for dining / hobby room. TV point, raised power points and ceiling lighting.
Shower Room A fully tiled shower room comprising a double length shower cubicle with fitted grab rail, WC, Wash hand basin with fitted mirror with built in light above and ceiling spot lights.
Parking Allocated parking space Service Charge (Breakdown) • 24 hour emergency call system • Visiting House Manager • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Buildings insurance • Cleaning of communal windows • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas The Service Charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £5,987.40 for the financial year ending 30/09/2026. Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
Leasehold Information Lease length: 999 years from 1st January 2016 Ground Rent: £495 per annum Ground Rent Review: 1st January 2031 Moving Made Easy & Additional Information Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back.
We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including: • free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant • Fibre to the Cabinet & Copper Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage
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