Property Details: - Type: Retirement property - Bedrooms: 1 - Bathrooms: 1
Agent: Henton Kirkman - Billericay Phone: 01277 298675
CHAIN FREE, 1-Bedroom First Floor Flat, available in Allington Court, over 55's development, just 1 mile from Billericay High Street (20 minute walk) and a stones throw from a well-stocked parade of shops (including a handy Tesco Express). <br/><br/>The accommodation comprises an Entrance Hall with handy storage cupboards, an open-plan Kitchen & Living/Dining Room, a Double Bedroom and a Bathroom. The Flat itself has been finished with neutral décor throughout the majority of the living space.<br/><br/>Conveniently positioned just a short walk from the main entrance and car park, while sitting beside the first set of stairs, which are also fitted with a stair lift, making access particularly easy. The Open-plan living space & Bedroom, both enjoy a North-West facing outlook over the Communal Garden, benefiting from lots of natural light. <br/><br/>Electric heating throughout.<br/><br/>Internally, there is a large Communal Lounge with a shared Kitchen and Toilets, a Guest Suite available for family or friends to stay overnight, a Communal Drying Room and a lift providing access to all floors.<br/><br/>Externally, Residents have use of a well maintained Communal Garden with a Westerly aspect. There is a main car park available with ample parking for both Residents and Visitors.<br/><br/>Allington Court itself was built in 1989 and is run by Sanctuary Housing, comprising 55 Flats and Bungalows set around attractive Communal Gardens just off Outwood Common Road. <br/><br/>The development benefits from a 'Tunstall' emergency care line system for added peace of mind. A bus stop sits right outside the building, with regular local services connecting to Billericay High Street & Railway Station, making it easy to reach the High Street shops, cafés, GP surgeries and pharmacies without needing to drive. <br/><br/>Accommodation as follows...<br/><br/>ENTRANCE HALL<br/><br/> 9ft 3' x 6ft (2.8m x 1.84m)<br/><br/>Fitted with grey carpet that continues through into the Bedroom and Living/Dining Room, the Entrance Hall includes a large storage cupboard to the left hand side, ideal for coats, shoes and everyday items, with further space for a large unit. <br/><br/>Loft access.<br/><br/>KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM 22ft x 11ft 3' (6.74m x 3.44m)<br/><br/>An Open-plan Kitchen and Living/Dining Room with grey carpet meeting wood effect flooring in the Kitchen area. The Kitchen is fitted with cream gloss base and eye level units, with space for an undercounter Fridge & Freezer, a 'Newworld' electric Hob with extractor overhead, an 'Indesit' Oven and a 'Beko' Washing Machine. <br/><br/>The Living/Dining area has space for a Dining table & large sofa, with a ceiling fan light and a North-West facing window overlooking the communal garden.<br/><br/>BEDROOM 12ft 6' x 9ft (3.83m x 2.73m)<br/><br/>A Double Bedroom with grey carpet, space for two large wardrobes and a Double Bed.<br/><br/>Window looking onto the Communal Garden providing lots of natural light. <br/><br/>BATHROOM 7ft x 5ft 9 (2.15m x 1.75m)<br/><br/>Fitted with a Bath and overhead 'Triton' power shower, a white ceramic wash basin with mirrored cabinet above, and a 'Mylek' extractor. <br/><br/>Dark oak effect laminate flooring, part tiled walls with painted upper walls, a pulley light switch and a 'Tunstall' emergency care system. Large airing cupboard houses the water tank and offers plenty of space for linens.<br/><br/>EXTERNAL<br/><br/>Residents & Visitors parking available to the front and a West-facing Communal Garden in the centre of the complex.<br/><br/>LONG LEASE <br/><br/>We are informed by the vendor that the lease has 163 years remaining. <br/><br/>SERVICE CHARGE & GROUND RENT<br/><br/>The Service Charge is £248.68 per month (£2984.16 per annum) and the Ground Rent is £6.67 per month (£80.04 per annum).<br/><br/><b>Notice</b><br/>Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
