Guide price
£125,000
1 bed property for saleBalmoral Court, Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Adrians (Essex)
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About this property
Retirement apartment
Ground floor level
One bedroom
Lounge / diner
Refitted kitchen
Replaced bathroom
Overlooking communal gardens
Viewings highly recommended
This delightful one bedroom ground floor apartment forms part of this pleasant development suited simply for retired living. Balmoral Court is within a short walk of local shops and the Chelmsford City centre, and is conveniently located for dentist, doctors and chemist etc. The development itself offers exceptionally well maintained communal gardens and parking for residents and visitors alike. This particular apartment has the benefit of a lease length of approximately 99 years remaining, it overlooks the garden and internally the property has been thoughtfully refurbished over recent times by way of a modern kitchen and replaced white shower suite. Viewing is strongly 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 age 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 FirstPort. 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.
Entrance Hall
Wood style laminated flooring, electric heater, large airing cupboard
Lounge / Diner (5.11m (16'9") x 3.20m (10'6"))
Double glazed window to rear overlooking communal gardens, electric heater, wood laminated flooring.
Kitchen (2.39m (7'10") x 1.80m (5'11"))
Fitted in a range of modern white eye and base level units with roll edge worktops, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, four ring electric hob, base oven and cooker hood, recesses for white goods, tiled splashback, emergency pull cord.
Bedroom (3.51m (11'6") x 2.90m (9'6"))
Double glazed window to rear overlooking communal gardens, wood style laminated flooring, fitted mirror wardrobes, emergency pull cord.
Shower Room
Refitted modern white suite with large shower cubicle, vanity unit housing wash hand basin, low level w.c., tiling to walls, extractor fan, emergency pull cord.
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 (99 years)
Service charge
£3,166 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£275
Ground rent date of next review