18 Weighbridge Court, 301 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9FD

A beautifully presented and spacious south facing one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor within a popular mccarthy stone retirement living development.

*** new flooring in the kitchen and shower room *** ~ part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available ~ ** viewings highly recommended ** Summary Weighbridge Court is one of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living plus range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care if required.

An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have.

Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment.

There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care team.

For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in the apartments and throughout the development.

The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family.

If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £30 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and a TV.

For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday.

The development has a wonderful friendly community feel, reflected by the social calendar which homeowners can partake in as much or as little as they wish.

There are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; arm chair fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, and themed events.

Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners’ can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.

The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners lounge, function room, and landscaped gardens.

Entrance Hall Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour emergency response system is situated.

From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom.

Doors lead to the living room, bedroom and shower room. Living Room A bright and spacious southerly facing living room which allows plenty of natural light from the large window.

Feature fire surround providing an attractive focal point. TV point with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply), telephone point, three ceiling light points and raised electric power sockets.

Partially glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen A thoughtfully designed modern fitted kitchen with newly laid flooring comprises a range of base and wall units, granite work surfaces with tiled splash back.

The electronic window with blind provides a south facing aspect and is positioned above the stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Built in electric oven with space above for a microwave.

Four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel cooker hood above. Integral fridge & freezer. Bedroom A bright and spacious double bedroom with a southerly facing window.

Door leads to a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. TV and telephone point, ceiling light point and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room Fully tiled shower room with level access thermostatically controlled shower with glazed sides and door, support rail and shower chair, newly laid wet room style slip resistant flooring, WC, vanity unit with storage and inset wash basin and illuminated mirror above, shaver point and chrome heated towel rail.

Service Charge (Breakdown) • 1hr Domestic assistance • 24/7 onsite staffing • onsite subsidised restaurant • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24 hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance annual service charge: £10,056.00 for financial year end 31/03/2026.

**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to. (often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Leasehold Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2012 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2027 It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Additional Information & Services ** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to.

** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.

** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant • Standard Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage