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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CM1 1EA
For saleReduced £20k (−20%) on 25 OctListed 396 days
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About
Guide Price £100,000-£140,000.
This top floor retirement apartment is set within a highly regarded and exceptionally secure development in the very heart of Chelmsford, offering both comfort and peace of mind for later living.
The development is positioned adjacent to the police station, with access gained via the station’s car park, creating a particularly safe and reassuring environment.
Perfectly placed to enjoy the city centre’s wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and transport links, the property strikes an ideal balance between independent living and a supportive, welcoming community.
The apartment itself is well arranged, featuring a bright and airy lounge that provides a versatile space for both relaxing and entertaining.
A fitted kitchen sits just off the lounge and is thoughtfully designed for practical, everyday use.
The double bedroom offers a calm and comfortable retreat with ample space for furnishings, while a modern shower room completes the accommodation.
A welcoming hallway links each room seamlessly and enhances the overall sense of space.
Residents benefit from a 24-hour emergency Appello call system, alongside the support of a visiting development manager who oversees the day-to-day running of the building.
A lift serves all floors, ensuring easy and convenient access throughout.
The development enjoys a strong sense of community, with a communal lounge providing a pleasant space to socialise, two guest suites available for visiting friends or family, and shared laundry facilities.
Outside, well-maintained communal gardens offer a peaceful place to sit and relax, while residents’ parking is available for those wishing to retain a car.
Purpose-built for retirement living, the development requires male residents to be over 65 years of age and female residents to be over 60 years of age.
Offered with no onward chain, this secure and centrally located apartment presents an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and well-managed community in one of Chelmsford’s most convenient and reassuring settings.
Lounge 5.13m x 3.41m (16'10" x 11'2") Kitchen 2.35m x 2.59m (7'9" x 8'6") Bedroom 4.80m (15'9") max x 2.65m (8'9") Shower Room Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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