1 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- 24 HOUR ESTATE MANAGEMENT TEAM
- COMMUNAL LOUNGE
- LANDSCAPED GARDENS
- RESTAURANT SERVING LUNCHES DAILY
- LIFTS TO ALL FLOORS
- GUEST SUITE
- MOBILITY SCOOTER STORE
- DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
- PERSONAL CARE PACKAGES AVAILABLE
- PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE - PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION
A SOUTH FACING, one bedroom first floor, former SHOW APARTMENT situated within the DESIRABLE WEIGHBRIDGE COURT.
PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE
Weighbridge Court - Weighbridge Court is one of McCarthy Stone's Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living ) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners with extra care and is equipped to offer various levels of care depending on your needs. An Estate Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged if required. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points throughout the apartment. A laundry room is provided with multiple washing machines and tumble dryers. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided every day. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. Other communal areas consist of a mobility scooter store and charging point and well maintained landscaped gardens providing a great space to socialise with new friends and neighbours!
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.
Social Community - The development has a wonderful friendly community feel, reflected by the social calendar which homeowners can partake in as much or as little as they wish. There are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; arm chair fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights and themed events. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and homeowners can 'dip in and out' of activities as they wish. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners' lounge, function room and landscaped gardens.
Everything Close At Hand - A short stroll from Weighbridge Court is the main High Street where there is a mix of bespoke shops and eateries. Located within the community is a Sainsbury's supermarket.
Whatever your taste in recreation and leisure activities, Chipping Ongar won't disappoint. Budworth Hall plays host to a wide range of classes and social events, so there's something for everyone.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard housing electric switches. A new boiler provides hot water on demand. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, lounge and wet room.
Lounge - A well presented lounge benefitting from a window with views towards the front and sunny south facing aspect. The spacious lounge allows ample room for dining and has a feature electric fire and surround which provides an attractive focal point. Benefitting from underfloor heating throughout. Telephone and TV point with Sky+ connectivity, raised height electric sockets, two ceiling lights and emergency pull cord. A part-glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.
Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units with roll edge work surfaces and tiled splash back. A south facing electrically operated window, which provides views towards the front, sits above a single sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. The electric oven is built in at work surface height for easy usage with a ceramic four ringed hob and extractor hood above. It has an integrated fridge and freezer.
Bedroom - A bright and airy south facing double bedroom with a window providing views towards the front. This room has the advantage of a large walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Telephone and TV point, raised height electric sockets, ceiling light and emergency pull cord.
Wet Room - A purpose built wet room equipped with shower with support / grab rails. It has a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and fitted mirror above with light above. WC and chrome heated towel rail. The wet room has non-slip vinyl flooring, electric shaver socket and emergency pull-cord.
Service Charge - . 1hr Domestic assistance per week
. 24/7 onsite staffing
. Onsite subsidised restaurant
. 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 contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service charge : £9,868.84 per annum (up to financial year ending 31st March 2025)
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs.
Car Parking Scheme - 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 Estate Manager on site for availability.
Leasehold - Lease length: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2027
Additional Information & Services - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs.
* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
* Removal Service* Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
* Solicitors* Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
. Standard Broadband available
. Mains water and electricity
. Electric room heating
. Mains drainage
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