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£220,000

1 bed flat for sale
Bailey Court, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

McCarthy Stone - RESALES

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About this property

  • Permit Parking

  • Guest Suite

  • House Manager

  • Landscape Gardens

  • Laundry Room

  • 24-hour emegency call system

  • Homeowners Lounge

  • Pet friendly (please ask for T&Cs)

  • Energy efficient

  • To book a viewing please call Resales on

A well presented one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor. This apartment boasts a spacious living area with Juliet balcony, kitchen with integrated appliances, double bedroom and Wet Room Style shower room. Bailey Court, a McCarthy Stone Retirement living development is nestled in Chelmsford and boasts landscaped gardens as well as a laundry room and Homeowner's lounge where social events take place.

*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*

Local Area

The development is perfectly situated and is in a short flat walk to the bustling High Street and shopping centres. There are two main shopping malls in Chelmsford, High Chelmer and The Meadows. Both catering for your everyday needs, housing supermarkets, pharmacies, opticians and hair dressers along with High Street Brands. In addition, bespoke boutiques and a plethora of eateries can be found along the river, to enjoy at your leisure.

Lounge

A spacious living area with Juliet balcony allowing natural daylight to flood the room . TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, raised electric sockets. Part glazed double door leading to the separate kitchen. There is ample room for dining and comfortable seating.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units for ample storage with roll top worksurfaces over. Stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap and draining board sits below the window. Built in waist height electric oven and four ring electric ceramic hob with chimney extractor hood and glass splashback. Under counter lighting, and integrated fridge/freezer.

Bedroom

A spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobe providing convenient storage. Ceiling light, TV and phone point and raised electric sockets.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suit with a walk-in shower, glass screen and support rail, WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heated towel rail, spots lights and emergency pull cord.

Car Parking

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability, the fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Leasehold

Lease: 125 years from 1st Jan 2013
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2028
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Service Charge Breakdown

• Underfloor heating in the apartment is included within the service charge
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Onsite house manager, during working hours
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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

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

Service charge is £3,265.22per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2026).

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

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.

Additional Services

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

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (113 years)

  • Service charge

    £4,898 per year

  • Council tax band

    D

  • Ground rent

    £495

  • Ground rent date of next review

  • Ground rent review period

    Every 15 years

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