£170,000

1 bed flat for sale

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Retirement
Leasehold

£170,000

(£359/sq. ft)

1 bed flat for sale

Southwood Court, Billericay CM11

1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
474 sq. ft
EPC rating: B

Key Information

Tenure:
Leasehold (107 years)
Service charge:
£2,600 per year
Council tax band:
D
Ground rent:
£395
Ground rent date of next review:

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • South Green Infant School 0 miles
  • South Green Junior School 0.1 miles
  • Billericay 1.1 miles
  • Laindon 3.2 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Leasehold
  • One bedroom first floor apartment
  • Sunny south facing aspect
  • Kitchen with integrated appliances
  • Ample car parking to the rear of the building
  • Conveniently located for local shopping facilities and amenities
  • Bus routes running directly opposite the complex
  • Secure independent living for over 60's or 55's for couples
  • Lift accessing all floors
  • Communal washing and drying facilities included
We are delighted to offer this one bedroom, first floor McCarthy & Stone constructed, retirement apartment. A luxury development set within beautifully maintained gardens and ideally located close to local shops, facilities and transport links. Available to the over 60's or 55 for couples.

This lovely sun-drenched apartment has a lounge and dining area with quiet views to the rear and glazed double doors opening to reveal the fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. A bathroom, comprising of bath with shower over sits adjacent to the bedroom, presenting mirrored in-built wardrobe space and also taking advantage of the sunny south-westerly facing aspect. The development has a lift, laundry room for residents to use along with a modern lounge and guest suite that can be pre-booked for friends and family to visit. There are beautiful grounds to enjoy with a variety of flowers, plants and trees, creating a great space to socialise with other residents.

Ideally situated a stone's throw away from a parade of shops which include a Tesco, butchers, greengrocer, Post Office, newsagents, florist and hairdressers to name a few. The bus route is opposite with buses heading into Billericay, Wickford, Basildon and Chelmsford. There is also a doctors surgery only a short walk away.

With all the services close to you, residents have the benefit of everything on their doorstep and the security and peace of mind for their families that they are in a safe environment. Providing independent living, the building has a lift to all floors and within the apartment the provision of pull cord alarms linked to an out of hours service who can raise the alarm should help be required, in addition to the Manager who is in attendance Monday to Friday.

A rather grand residents lounge is always available and this is where residents meet and socialise. The laundry room has dryers, washing machines and ironing facilities for your use.

The building was completed in 2006 with a lease running for 125 years from this date. Service charges and ground rent are currently around £3000 per year and can vary with any work required. These are paid on a half yearly basis. There is ample parking to the rear of the building.

Specification:

Hallway

Lounge/Dining Room
17' 7" x 10' 5" (5.36m x 3.18m)

Kitchen
7' 4" x 7' 0" (2.24m x 2.13m)

Bedroom
14' 5" x 9' 0" ( 4.39m x 2.73m )

Bathroom
6' 9" x 5' 7" (2.07m x 1.72m)

EPC rating B
Council Tax Band D = Basildon District Council

Lease is 125 years from 2006 (Approx 109 years remaining)

Service Charge approx £1,300 Half Yearly
Ground Rent approx £197.50 Half Yearly

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