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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£115,000
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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*
516 sq ft / 48 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 60 yrs left
Ground rent: £316 per annum
Service charge: £3,027 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)
  • RARELY AVAILABLE 1 BEDROOM RETIREMENT GARDEN FLAT
  • DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE LOUNGE VIA PATIO DOORS
  • VACANT POSSESSION WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • EAST FACING ASPECT
  • LARGE COMMUNAL GROUNDS WITH LIMITED RESIDENTS COMMUNAL PARKING BAYS
  • SECURITY ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM
  • ADJACENT TO THE POLICE STATION CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE
  • SHOWER ROOM
  • WELL WORTH AN INTERNAL VIEWING!
This 1 bedroom RETIREMENT GARDEN FLAT is situated in Havencourt adjacent to the Police Station close to the City centre and is one of the rare flats to have DIRECT ACCESS to the communal gardens from it's East facing lounge. The flat is offered for sale with vacant possession and no onward chain and an internal viewing is highly recommended! The flat also benefits from being one of the closest flats to the Main entrance door. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, lounge with patio doors at the rear, kitchen, bedroom with window to the rear and a shower room. The complex has a security entry phone system, limited communal parking and one of the largest communal gardens for a retirement complex in Chelmsford.

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. Havencourt 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.

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO
access to the communal hallway and as previously mentioned this flat is located very close to the Main entrance door

ENTRANCE HALL
Night storage heater, security entry phone, built in cupboard housing water tank and having fitted shelving for storage, doors to

LOUNGE 4.95m (16' 3") x 3.34m (10' 11")
Night storage heater, newly laid carpet, fire sound and electric fire, double glazed PATIO DOORS at the rear giving access to and having views over the communal gardens, coved ceiling, through to

KITCHEN AREA 2.59m (8' 6") x 2.34m (7' 8")
Inset single drainer sink unit, working surface with cupboards and drawer unit, worktop oven with cooker hood above, space for washing machine and space for fridge freezer, tiling over worktops, eye level cupboards, electric down flow heater.

BEDROOM 3.96m (13' 0") x 2.86m (9' 5") CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
Electric wall mounted panel heater, newly laid carpet, built in mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards, double glazed window to rear with view over the communal gardens, coved ceiling.

SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fitted grab rails, tiled walls, electric down flow heater, extractor fan, coved ceiling.

OUTSIDE
There are well tended communal gardens and probably the largest communal gardens for a retirement complex in Chelmsford with large expanse of lawn and raised beds. There is also limited parking for residents on a first come first serve basis.

Places of interest

    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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