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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2 bedroom retirement property

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Retirement property
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
828 sq ft / 77 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
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

  • Over 55's retirement apartment
  • Two bedrooms
  • Good size lounge
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Balcony
  • En-suite to master
  • Very well presented throughout
  • Lovely setting
  • Communal Orangery and concierge service
General information A spacious two bedroom first floor apartment situated in this stylish retirement development for the over 55's in a pleasant village location of Abberton just to the south of the town centre and set in wonderful peaceful grounds.

The accommodation comprises of an entrance hall with two built in storage cupboards and entry phone system with doors leading to all principal rooms with the open plan design living room/kitchen to the right. The lounge area having a double glazed window overlooking gardens and a door leading to a good size balcony. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and has built in four ring ceramic hob, electric oven, plumbing for washing machine, extractor fan and one and a half bowl sink unit, good range of storage cupboards and worksurfaces. Both bedrooms are of a double size with the master bedroom having built in double wardrobe and featuring an en-suite shower room with corner shower cubicle, low level W.C, hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and a double glazed window to the side. The bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a panel bath, hand basin with mixer taps and a low level W.C. 

Entrance hall  

Open plan living/kitchen 25' 5" x 11' 4" > 8' 10" (7.75m x 3.45m)  

Bedroom one 17' 2" x 10' 9" (5.23m x 3.28m)  

Ensuite  

Bedroom two 10' 5" x 9' 4" (3.18m x 2.84m)  

Bathroom  

The outside The property benefits from residents parking to the front and access to all the communal areas, including the Orangery which has coffee and tea making facilities. 

Where? The property is situated in the popular village of Abberton and is located within the grounds of Abberton Manor Care Home to the south of Colchester, providing straight forward access to Colchester's town centre or Mersea Island with its long sandy beaches. The property is situated within walking distance of a primary school and there are bus services leading from the main road in the village into Colchester's town centre.  

Important information Council Tax Band - B
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Leasehold
Remaining lease length - 114 years
Service charge - £2,000 per annum
Ground rent - £100 per annum
EPC rating - C 

Agents note We understand that upon selling the property, the homeowner will be required to pay 10% of the sale proceeds to the freeholder.

Any intending viewers or purchasers are advised of the following: An EWS1 form ( External Wall Survey) may be recommended for certain apartment buildings dependant on issues such as the height of the structure. the positioning of balconies and composition of any external cladding. Fenn Wright have not undertaken any such assessment in respect of this particular property and this note has been added to all flats being offered for sale throughout our business as appropriate general guidance .We recommend that potential purchasers seek advice from their solicitor and an independent Chartered Surveyor before committing to a purchase. 

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 17, 2021

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