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Guide price£225,000
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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Kingfisher Lodge, The Dell, Chelmsford
Retirement
Chain-free
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Retirement property
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
645 sq ft / 60 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 87 yrs left
Council tax, if payable: Band B
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

  • Tenure: Leasehold (87 years remaining)
  • RARELY AVAILABLE 2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT
  • FAVOURED GREAT BADDOW COMPLEX
  • VACANT POSSESSION - NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • REFITTED KITCHEN
  • REFITTED SHOWER ROOM
  • ELECTRIC HEATING
  • LOUNGE WITH DOUBLE DOORS GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMMUNAL GARDENS
  • LARGE CAR PARK FOR THE USE OF RESIDENTS
  • WELL TENDED COMMUNAL GROUNDS
  • WELL WORTH AN INTERNAL VIEWING!
GUIDE PRICE £225,000 - £230,000! A rarely available 2 bedroom GROUND FLOOR retirement apartment in this sought after retirement complex in Great Baddow. The apartment is offered for sale with no chain and is located in the "annexe" part adjacent to the main complex yet with having the use of all the amenities within it. It benefits from a refitted kitchen, refitted good size shower room, a lounge with double doors opening to the communal grounds and 2 bedrooms. There are well tended communal grounds all around the complex and there is a large car park for residents parking. Local amenities are close by including The Vineyards Shopping Centre in Great Baddow itself and Chelmsford City centre is within easy driving distance. WELL WORTH AN INTERNAL VIEWING!

Kingfisher Lodge is situated adjacent to the park just off The Dell in the village of Great Baddow that has a small shopping centre in the Vineyards which is within easy reach. The complex is only for retired persons age 55 or over. It comprises one and two bedroom flats with its own landscaped gardens and private off road parking area. Each apartment is equipped with emergency pull cords connected to a 24 hour care line. Kingfisher Lodge was built in 1985 and is managed by Freemont Property Managers. Facilities within the complex include a lift, a residents lounge, a laundry room and a guest suite is available for friends and relatives overnight stays. Each flat has its own emergency audio system with direct contact to a 24 hour a day care line for emergencies. A security entry system enables residents to identify visitors before allowing them to enter. Each apartment has electric heating and double glazed windows. There is an annual service charge payable details of which is 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.

Entrance door to

ENTRANCE HALL
Night storage heater, entry phone, built in cupboard and further built in smaller storage cupboard, night storage heater, coved ceiling, doors to

LOUNGE 4.34m (14' 3") x 3.30m (10' 10")
Night storage heater, double glazed double doors giving access to the communal garden at the front, coved ceiling.

NOTE
This apartment is one of the rare retirement apartments to have double doors from the lounge where a resident is able to both exit and enter and for it also to be locked both ways. A lot of other apartments will not let you be able to enter an apartment without going through the main entrance of the complex.

KITCHEN 2.38m (7' 10") x 2.31m (7' 7")
Re-fitted with a range of modern cream coloured units comprising one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, working surfaces with cupboards and drawer unit, built in hob, oven and cooker hood, eye level oven with microwave, fridge freezer to remain, laminate flooring, eye level cupboards, serving hatch to lounge.

BEDROOM ONE 3.59m (11' 9") + RECESS x 2.75m (9' 0")
Night storage heater, built in wardrobe cupboard and further free standing wardrobe cupboards to be included, double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO 3.01m (9' 11") x 1.77m (5' 10") + RECESS
Electric wall mounted panel heater, double glazed window.

SHOWER ROOM
A good size re-fitted shower room with white suite comprising w.c. with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, bidet, tiled flooring, walk in shower unit with Bristan shower unit, fitted seat and grab rails, towel warmer, fully tiled walls, extractor fan.

EXTERIOR
There is a large residents parking area and well tended communal gardens. This particular apartment has a small patio area outside of the lounge and an area of lawn which although communal is unlikely to be used by other residents due to its location in the complex.

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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