Castle Road, Essex

A well-presented ground floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment, exclusively available to the over-55s, conveniently situated within easy reach of Clacton-on-Sea town centre, seafront and mainline railway station.

In the valuers opinion, the property has been tastefully improved throughout, offering modern and comfortable accommodation, ideal for those seeking a convenient and manageable home within a retirement development that benefits from a range of communal facilities and services.

The accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hallway, a dual-aspect lounge providing plenty of natural light, with open access to the kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern three-piece bathroom suite.

Further benefits include double-glazed windows and access to well-maintained communal gardens, with a sunny seating area providing an attractive space to relax outdoors.

Castle Court offers a number of additional advantages designed to support comfortable retirement living.

These include an on-site house manager five days a week, a 24-hour pull-cord monitoring system with personal pendant, maintenance of communal areas and grounds, communal cleaning, window cleaning, building insurance and safety fire checks and audits.

Residents also benefit from communal laundry facilities, mobility scooter charging, a communal kitchen, a hairdressing salon and a communal games and entertainment room, complete with a library, darts, table football, snooker table and jigsaw facilities.

Guest suites are available by prior request, subject to a charge of £30 per night.

The development is conveniently located close to three supermarkets within walking distance, with a nearby bus service and a pleasant community environment.

The property is held on a leasehold basis, with the seller advising that the lease was originally granted for 99 years from 1990.

The current service charge is approximately £3,480 per annum, payable in two instalments, and includes building insurance, the on-site manager, communal maintenance and cleaning, grounds maintenance, window cleaning and the monitoring system.

The ground rent is approximately £250 per annum.

The seller has also advised that improvements and maintenance works have been carried out, including replacement of the fuse box, a replacement water tank, radiator upgrades, new flooring, a replacement shower and new blinds.

A contingency fund is also noted.

Overall, this is an appealing opportunity to acquire an improved ground floor retirement apartment in a convenient Clacton-on-Sea location, with a range of communal amenities and support services designed to make day-to-day living more comfortable.

Material Information Tenure: Leasehold. Lease: Seller advises 99 years from 1990. The remaining term should be confirmed by the conveyancer. Ground rent: Approximately £250 per annum.

Service charge: Approximately £3,480 per annum, payable in two instalments. Council Tax: Band A. EPC rating: Telephone and broadband: Coverage currently unknown.

Prospective purchasers are advised to check availability via Ofcom's online coverage checker at . Additional property charges: None advised beyond the ground rent and service charge.

Non-standard property features: None advised.

Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding the lease terms, service charge, ground rent, contingency fund and any planned or outstanding maintenance expenditure before proceeding.