No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Guide price£95,000
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1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Havencourt, Victoria Road, Chelmsford
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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
505 sq ft / 47 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 60 yrs left
Ground rent: £317.54 per annum
Service charge: £2,854.22 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Basic 21Mbps *
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

  • Tenure: Leasehold (60 years remaining)
  • RETIREMENT APARTMENT
  • CITY CENTRE LOCATION
  • SECOND FLOOR LEVEL
  • ONE BEDROOM
  • OVERLOOKING GARDENS
  • RESIDENTS PARKING
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • VIEWINGS RECOMMENDED
Havencourt is a purpose built retirement development situated within just yards of Chelmsford City centre. Surrounded by well maintained communal gardens, the development also offers residents parking and various communal areas including lounge and laundry room as well as an on-site house manager. Located on the second floor, this one bedroom apartment affords a pleasant outlook over Havencourt's communal gardens and patio areas. Available with no onward chain and viewings strongly advised!

Havencourt is situated just off Victoria Road on the very fringe of the City centre within just minutes walking distance of the High Street and Cathedral. The complex is for females aged 60 or over and males aged 65 or over. It comprises fifty seven 1 bedroom flats and three 2 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. Haven Court was built in 1984 and is managed by FirstPort. Facilities within the complex include a lift, a residents lounge, 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 when on duty and the accommodation is equipped with emergency pull cords linked to the House Manager 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. Please note that these details are subject to change and any prospective buyer will need to confirm any specific information with their solicitors prior to an exchange.

Entrance door leading through to

ENTRANCE HALL
Coving to ceiling, loft access, a good size storage cupboard housing water tank, storage heater, security entrance phone system, doors to

SITTING ROOM 4.95m (16'3") x 3.38m (11'1")
Coving to ceiling, double glazed window to rear overlooking garden, storage heater, further wall mounted panel heater, open plan to

KITCHEN 2.49m (8'2") x 2.34m (7'8")
Fitted with a range of wall and base level units, wood effect roll edge work surfaces, inset single drainer sink unit, space for appliances, wall mounted heater, part tiling to walls.

BEDROOM 4.44m (14'7") + WARDROBE x 2.79m (9'2")
Window to rear overlooking garden, mirror fronted wardrobe, electric heater.

BATHROOM
Coloured suite comprising low level bath allowing ease of access with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.c, tiling to walls, heated towel rail.

COMMUNAL LOUNGE
As mentioned previously the complex offers various communal areas and as a resident you have access to all.

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Well-tended communal gardens surround the development and

COMMUNAL PARKING
There are a certain number of parking spaces allocated for residents.

LEASE INFORMATION
LEASE REMAINING: 60 years approx.
GROUND RENT: approx. currently £158.77 half yearly
SERVICE CHARGE: approx. currently £2854.22 P/A
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: TBC
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B


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    Adrians are Independent Estate Agents established in 1971 and have built their reputation as one of the most successful Estate Agents in Chelmsford by consistently producing results. They are known not only for their experience, knowledge of the area and professionalism but also for the quality of their service.Adrians are probably the most experienced sales team in Chelmsford with two resident partners assisted by an enthusiastic and highly experienced sales team approaching 100 years combined experience. They are able to offer advice and assistance on a full range of Estate Agency services.

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