Map1 bedroom flat for sale
Bailey Court, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford
Retirement
Flat
1 bed
1 bath
678 sq ft / 63 sq m
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 115 yrs left
Ground rent: £425 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £3,385.47 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (115 years remaining)
- Larger than average one bedroom property
- Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
- House Manager on site during office hours
- Landscape Gardens
- Laundry Room
- 24 hour emegency call system
- One double bedroom retirement apartment
- Homeowners Lounge where social events take place
- Lounge with Juliet style balcony
- Modern shower room
A wonderfully presented LARGER THAN AVERAGE one bedroomed retirement apartment. This stunning apartment boasts access to a JULIET BALCONY with SOUTH-WESTERLY views directly from the spacious lounge.
Bailey Court - Bailey Court is a development of 50 one and two bedroom apartments, located with the River Can and River Chelmer just half a mile away. There are many stunning places and parks to visit in Chelmsford including Hylands House which has been restored to its former beauty.
Bailey Court has a House Manager on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. There are communal area's, including the homeowners lounge and well maintained communal gardens which provide superb space for socialising with friends, family and neighbours. There is a guest suite so you can friends and family stay over - without having to go to any extra effort.
Everything Close To Hand - The development is perfectly situated and is in a short flat walk to the bustling High Street and shopping centres. There are two main shopping malls in Chelmsford, High Chelmer and The Meadows. Both catering for your evryday day needs, housing supermarkets, pharmacies, opticians and hair dressers along with High Street Brands. In addition bespoke boutiques and a plethora of eateries can be found along the river, to enjoy at your leisure.
Apartment Overview - McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this beautifully presented larger than average one bedroomed property. The spacious lounge boasts a Juliet balcony with south-westerly aspect, making the room bright and airy. *Due to it's size, early viewings are advised*
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord are located in the hall. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - The generously sized lounge has ample space for dining and a large window with French door which both allows lots of natural light in but also provides access to a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, two decorative ceiling lights and raised electric sockets. The hallway part of the lounge also boasts space for a desk.
Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The window with blind sits above the stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap and draining board. Built in mid height Neff electric "hide and slide" oven with space above for a microwave and four ring electric ceramic hob with chimney extractor hood and glass splashback. Under counter lighting, integral Neff fridge and freezer. Both the Neff oven and Neff fridge freezer were purchased this year.
Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with large window allowing lots of natural light in. Built in mirror fronted wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV and phone point, ceiling light and raised electric sockets.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a walk in double shower with glass screen and support hand rail. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heated towel rail, spots lights and emergency pull cord.
Car Parking - 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 House Manager on site for availability.
Service Charge - • Underfloor heating in the apartment is included within the service charge
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Onsite house manager, during working hours
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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 House Manager.
Service charge is £3,385.47 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2025).
Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
Leasehold Information - Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st January 2028
Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2013
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Additional Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don't let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
Bailey Court - Bailey Court is a development of 50 one and two bedroom apartments, located with the River Can and River Chelmer just half a mile away. There are many stunning places and parks to visit in Chelmsford including Hylands House which has been restored to its former beauty.
Bailey Court has a House Manager on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. There are communal area's, including the homeowners lounge and well maintained communal gardens which provide superb space for socialising with friends, family and neighbours. There is a guest suite so you can friends and family stay over - without having to go to any extra effort.
Everything Close To Hand - The development is perfectly situated and is in a short flat walk to the bustling High Street and shopping centres. There are two main shopping malls in Chelmsford, High Chelmer and The Meadows. Both catering for your evryday day needs, housing supermarkets, pharmacies, opticians and hair dressers along with High Street Brands. In addition bespoke boutiques and a plethora of eateries can be found along the river, to enjoy at your leisure.
Apartment Overview - McCarthy Stone Resales are proud to bring to the market this beautifully presented larger than average one bedroomed property. The spacious lounge boasts a Juliet balcony with south-westerly aspect, making the room bright and airy. *Due to it's size, early viewings are advised*
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord are located in the hall. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge - The generously sized lounge has ample space for dining and a large window with French door which both allows lots of natural light in but also provides access to a Juliet balcony. TV and telephone points, two decorative ceiling lights and raised electric sockets. The hallway part of the lounge also boasts space for a desk.
Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of base and wall units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The window with blind sits above the stainless steel sink with mono block lever tap and draining board. Built in mid height Neff electric "hide and slide" oven with space above for a microwave and four ring electric ceramic hob with chimney extractor hood and glass splashback. Under counter lighting, integral Neff fridge and freezer. Both the Neff oven and Neff fridge freezer were purchased this year.
Bedroom - Spacious double bedroom with large window allowing lots of natural light in. Built in mirror fronted wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. TV and phone point, ceiling light and raised electric sockets.
Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a walk in double shower with glass screen and support hand rail. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heated towel rail, spots lights and emergency pull cord.
Car Parking - 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 House Manager on site for availability.
Service Charge - • Underfloor heating in the apartment is included within the service charge
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Onsite house manager, during working hours
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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 House Manager.
Service charge is £3,385.47 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2025).
Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).
Leasehold Information - Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st January 2028
Lease length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2013
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.
Additional Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don't let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.