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1 bedroom apartment

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1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
570 sq ft / 53 sq m

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Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Bistro-style Restaurant
  • Club Lounge
  • Guest Suite
  • Wellness Suite
  • Estate Manager & YourLife team
  • Personal Care Packages from the CQC registered team
  • Lift to all floors
  • Function Room
  • 24-Hr Emergency Call Systems
  • Camera Entry System & Intruder Alarms
*Viewings advised* One bedroom GROUND floor apartment with PATIO area, situated within the popular McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living PLUS development.

The Development - Lancer House is a Retirement Living PLUS development, brought to you by McCarthy & Stone. Designed exclusively for the over 70s, this development comprises 53 apartments with numerous communal facilities such as a Club Lounge, a Wellness Suite and a bistro-style restaurant which serves freshly prepared food daily at reasonable prices. The development also provides flexible support packages that can be tailored to suit your needs and management on-site 24 hours a day, Lancer House has everything you need to relax and enjoy your retirement.
The development offers a number of communal areas and facilities such as; The stunning bistro and Club Lounge is designed for you to relax and dine with your new neighbours; The Wellness Suite offers a sanctuary in which to retreat and relax, such as the hair salon and treatment station, the in-house suite gives you the opportunity to book an appointment in advance and enjoy pampering all in the comfort of your development; The fully equipped laundry room provides everything you require for all your washing, drying and ironing needs. The machines are helpfully raised, so there is no need to bend and lift; There is also a Guest Suite accommodation with TV and tea and coffee making facilities available for your friends and family to stay, making it easier for you to host your loved ones.
Lancer House has been built with energy efficiency in mind, including features such as double glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation units, insulated cavity walls and photovoltaic panels which help harness the sun's solar energy. All of which will help to improve the sustainability of Lancer House and can help you save on those energy bills.

Local Area - There is no shortage of exciting arts venues. Colchester is culturally rich, home to three theatres, an arts centre and galleries including the internationally important Firstsite Gallery. The town has a thriving artistic community. It ensures there are always exhibitions, theatre, music and more to visit. There are also plenty of clubs and societies for those ready to get involved and enjoy making their own artistic and cultural contribution. The countryside around Colchester has a great deal to offer too. From idyllic Constable Country to the stunning Essex Coast there are opportunities for enjoying wildlife, or simply a drive and the chance to discover picturesque villages.

Entrance Hallway - Front door with letter box and spy hole opens into the hallway. The security door entry system and 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is wall mounted in the hall. Door to a good size walk-in store/airing cupboard. All other doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge - A generously lounge benefiting from a double glazed French door leading onto a patio area which can house a dining set. The spacious lounge allows ample room for dining. TV point with Sky+ connectivity. Telephone point., two ceiling light fittings and raised electric sockets. Part glazed door leads to the kitchen

Kitchen - Fitted modern kitchen with a range of white high gloss wall and base units with worksurfaces. Integrated Neff appliances throughout including waist height oven and microwave above, four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Sink unit with separate drainer and mixer tap sits below the window. Tiled flooring and central light point.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with a window providing garden views and the benefit of a walk in wardrobe offering lots of storage space. TV and telephone point, central ceiling light and raised electric socket

Wet Room - A modern wet room with a level access walk in shower unit with fitted curtain and grab rails. WC. Vanity unit storage cupboard with wash basin and illuminated mirror above. Emergency response pull cord. Heated towel rail.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - . 24-Hour on-site staffing
. 1 hour's domestic assistance per week
. 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

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 Estate Manager.

Service charge: £7,818.12 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/23)

Leasehold Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2019
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2034
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 22, 2021

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on December 22, 2021

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on June 10, 2019 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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