£300,000
2 bed flat for saleVictoria Gardens. Raglan Road, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex CO13
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Homeowners' lounge
Communal and maintained landscaped gardens
Sky/Sky+ connection availability
On site parking
24-Hour emergency call systems
Video door entry system
Underfloor heating
Smoke detector and intruder alarm
Lift to all floors
A bright and sunny south west facing two bedroom apartment with modern kitchen and en-suite.
Victoria Gardens is a popular McCarthy Stone retirement development with a visiting house manager and communal lounge where social activities take place.
**Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information**
Victoria Gardens
Victoria Gardens, one of McCarthy & Stone's prestigious 'Platinum Range', sits within the welcoming seaside town of Frinton-on-Sea which offers miles of golden sand beaches, a well maintained esplanade, and an array of colourful beach huts stretching along the traditional promenade. Victoria Gardens has been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments boast a walk in laundry cupboard with fitted washer/dryer, underfloor heating throughout, Sky/Sky+ connection points in living rooms and walk in wardrobes (except plot 14). The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over
Entrance Hall
Door to walk in laundry cupboard with fitted washer/dryer. Doors leading to all rooms except the kitchen.
Lounge
A sunny south west facing lounge with a Juliet balcony which allows lots of natural light in and provides views towards the front elevation. The room has ample space for dining, decorative wall mounted electric fire. Two decorative ceiling lights, TV point with Sky+ connectivity, telephone and power points.
Kitchen
Beautifully modern kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units, granite styled work surfaces with matching splash back. Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap with window above. Built in waist height oven and microwave above, four ringed hob with chrome splash back and matching extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Master Bedroom
The master double bedroom features a large south west facing window with outlook over the front elevation and has the benefit of a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV & telephone point, raised power points and ceiling lighting. Central ceiling light, power points, Door giving access to en-suite;
En-Suite
A modern fully tiled en-suite comprising full width walk in shower cubicle with fitted glass screen and grab rail, WC, Wash hand basin with fitted mirror with built in light above and ceiling spot lights.
Second Bedroom
A double second bedroom, which could also be used for dining / hobby room also benefiting from a bright south west facing aspect. TV point, raised power points and ceiling lighting.
Shower Room
A fully tiled shower room comprising a double length shower cubicle with fitted grab rail, WC, Wash hand basin with fitted mirror with built in light above and ceiling spot lights.
Service Charge (Breakdown)
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Visiting House Manager
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Buildings insurance
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
The Service Charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £5,987.40 for the financial year ending 30/09/2026.
Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Leasehold Information
Lease length: 999 years from 1st January 2016
Ground Rent: £495 per annum
Ground Rent Review: 1st January 2031
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information
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 that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• 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 check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
• Fibre to the Cabinet & Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (992 years)
Service charge
£4,817 per year
Council tax band
E
Ground rent
£495
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years