Guide price
£200,000
2 bed property for saleBalmoral Court, Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Adrians (Essex)
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About this property
Retirement apartment
First floor level
Two bedrooms
Refitted kitchen
Refitted wet room
Lifts to all levels
Residents lounge
Pleasant grounds
Extended lease
Viewings advised
Guide price £200,000 - £210,000 Balmoral Court is a retirement development situated within reach of Chelmsford City centre and surrounded by exceptionally well kept communal grounds for its residents plus parking on site. This particular apartment is situated on the first floor, accessed via a lift or stairs, and is predominantly South facing. Internally, there are two bedrooms, a wet room with replaced suite, good size lounge and refitted kitchen with a range of white gloss fronted modern wall and base level units. Our client has more recently increased the lease length, which now boasts circa 150years remaining. Viewing is advised.
Balmoral Court is situated in Springfield Road on the fringe of the City centre just minutes walking distance of the High Street and a Tesco supermarket. This complex is for males aged 65 or over and females aged 60 or over. It comprises 33 one bedroom flats and 13 two bedroom flats with its own landscaped gardens and private car park. The complex has its own House Manager and each apartment is equipped with emergency pull cords which are operational 24 hours a day. Balmoral Court was built in 1987 and is managed by First Port. Facilities within the complex include a lift, a lounge for the use of residents, a laundry room and guest suites are available for friends and relatives overnight stays. Each flat has its own emergency audio system with direct contact to the House Manager and the accommodation is equipped with emergency pull cords linked to the House Managers together with Careline a 24 hour back up system. A security entry system enables residents to identify visitors before allowing them to enter. Each apartment has electric heating, double glazed windows and there is cavity wall insulation. There is a ground rent and annual service charge payable details of which are available on request. Fixtures and fittings which may or may not be included must be negotiated at the time of purchase and confirmed with the legal representatives acting. Please note that these details are subject to change and any prospective buyer will need to confirm any specific information with their solicitors prior to an exchange. Please note that these details are subject to change and any prospective buyer will need to confirm any specific information with their solicitors prior to an exchange.
Entrance door to
Entrance Hall (6.40m (21'0") approx. Width)
Coving to ceiling, storage heater, doors to
Living Room (4.65m (15'3") x 3.53m (11'7") > 2.95m (9'8"))
Coving to ceiling, double glazed window to front, electric fire with surround, storage heater, open to
Kitchen (2.67m (8'9") x 1.83m (6'0"))
Double glazed window to front, fitted with a comprehensive range of white gloss fronted wall and base level units, roll edge worktops, inset sink unit with mixer tap, space for washing machine, built in oven with microwave above, four ring electric hob, part tiling to walls.
Bedroom One (3.96m (13'0") x 2.95m (9'8"))
Double glazed window to front, sliding wardrobes, electric heater.
Bedroom Two (2.87m (9'5") x 1.98m (6'6"))
Double glazed window to front, storage cupboard, electric heater.
Shower / Wet Room
Obscure double glazed window to front, close coupled w.c, wall hung wash hand basin, Triton electric shower, tiling to walls, heated towel rail.
Outside
As mentioned previously, Balmoral Court is surrounded by exceptionally well kept communal grounds. There are pleasant lawns with well stocked borders as well as a large terrace for the use of all residents. There is parking provided for both residents and visitors on site, whilst access is gained securely via key fob.
Please be aware that should you be successful in having an offer accepted through Adrians, we are legally required by the hmrc to conduct aml (Anti-Money Laundering) Checks for compliance efforts. For this there is a non-refundable charge of £20.00 including VAT per person which will be invoice receipted for your records.
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Tenure
Leasehold (150 years)
Service charge
£4,092 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£200
Ground rent date of next review