Guide price
£60,000
1 bed flat for saleVictoria Road, Chelmsford CM1
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
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About this property
Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
Buyers fees apply
First-floor retirement apartment
Minimum Age 65
24 hour emergency Appello call system
Residents' lounge and 2 Guest Suites
Communal laundry facilities
Summary
Guide Price £60,000 - £70,000This well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment is situated on the first floor of Havencourt, a purpose-built development constructed by Anglia Secure Homes. The development benefits from lift access to all levels.
Description
Residents enjoy added peace of mind with a Development Manager who can be contacted from various points within the apartment in the event of an emergency. When the Development Manager is off duty, assistance is available through a 24-hour Appello emergency call system. Havencourt is designed specifically for retirement living and offers a secure and welcoming community environment.
Please note that residency criteria apply. Purchasers must meet the minimum age requirements of 65 years for men and 60 years for women.Situated in the heart of Chelmsford city centre, the property benefits from excellent access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, amenities, and leisure facilities. Chelmsford Railway Station is within easy reach, providing convenient links to London Liverpool Street and surrounding areas.
Agents Note: ‘The term of the
lease is 99 years from
01/11/1984 date, which means
there are currently 57 years
remaining. This may impact on
mortgage lending
requirements. Interested
parties should make further
enquiries.’
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Accommodation
Front Door To
Entrance Hall
Emergency intercom and security door entry system. Emergency pull cord. Door to airing cupboard with instananeous water heater and storage space. Light point.
Living Room 18' 7" x 10' ( 5.66m x 3.05m )
Storage heater. Power points. TV aerial point. Emergency pull cord. Ceiling light point. Telephone point.
Kitchen 8' 10" x 7' 7" ( 2.69m x 2.31m )
Tiled and fitted with a range of wall and floor units with cupboards, drawers, work tops and stainless steel sink unit. Spaces for electric cooker and under counter Fridge and Freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Power points. Extractor fan. Ceiling light.
Bedroom 12' 7" x 9' ( 3.84m x 2.74m )
Built in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf over. Electric heater. Power points. Emergency pull cord. Light point. Telephone point.
Shower Room 6' 11" x 5' 10" ( 2.11m x 1.78m )
Tiled and fitted with a suite comprising shower with handgrips, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over; WC with low level flush. Heated towel rail. Strip light. Extractor fan. Emergency pull cord.
Agent Note
Please note that an aml fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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Tenure
Leasehold (57 years)
Service charge
£3,575 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£475
Ground rent date of next review
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