2 bed flat for sale

301 High Street, Ongar CM5

This beautifully bright two bedroom apartment is located in McCarthy & Stone's Weighbridge Court, a Retirement Living Plus development for the over 70's.

This property is situated on the ground floor and includes a spacious duel aspect living/ dining room with direct access to a paved patio area overlooking the communal garden, kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, a wet room style shower room, and a large storage cupboard.

On site facilities include, a residents' lounge, waitress-service restaurant serving fresh food daily, quality care services delivered by McCarthy & Stone experienced cqc registered estates team, mobility scooter storage, guest suite for visiting friends and family and more!

Don't miss out on the chance to make this lovely apartment, in a welcoming community, your home!

Development Overview

Weighbridge Court is a McCarthy & Stone development consisting of one and two bedroom Retirement Living plus (previously assisted living) apartments. It sits in the small market town of Chipping Ongar, close to Epping Forest. The development is ideally situated just off the high street, near to shops, amenities and bus stops. For those who like to adventure abroad, London Stansted Airport is just half an hour away by car. The nearest mainline station is Brentwood, and the nearest underground line is Epping Station, offering access to the centre of London.

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. 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 bathroom and main bedroom. 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 and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked subsidised 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.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Property Overview

A beautifully presented two-bedroom, ground floor retirement apartment, offering modern, low-maintenance living. The property offers a generous-sized living room with a walk out patio area providing a comfortable and welcoming space, the part glazed door opening to a modern contemporary kitchen that is well equipped with a comprehensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances, providing a practical and stylish space for everyday use. The two spacious double bedrooms benefit from having walk-in wardrobes offering excellent storage while the modern shower room is fitted with a walk-in level access shower and contemporary sanitaryware. Further useful storage is provided by a walk-in airing cupboard/utility cupboard adding to the apartment's excellent practicality.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Weighbridge Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

The Restaurant

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Weighbridge Court serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit.

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Weighbridge Court can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

Car Parking

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Service Charge

• 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:£13,874.86 for the financial year ending 31/03/2027.

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Additional Information & Services

• Standard Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Leasehold

Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground rent: £510 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.

Moving Made Easy

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 speak with our Property Consultant today.