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1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Orchard Lea, Sawbridgeworth, CM21
Retirement
Chain-free
Reduced
Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
Reduced < 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold
Council tax, if payableAsk agent
BroadbandBasic 17Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • For the Over 55’s
  • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment
  • Scenic Surroundings
  • 24 Hour Call Facility
  • Adjacent to Rivers Hospital
  • No Onward Chain

A one bedroom first floor apartment for the over 55's.  Situated in the wonderful setting of Orchard Lea Retirement Village which is located just one mile from the picturesque village of Sawbridgeworth with shopping facilities, public houses and restaurants.  Orchard Lea is a scenic area of approximately 20 acres which includes the Rivers private hospital, specialist nursing centre and communal areas where residents can meet and take part in all types of activities, if desired.

A monthly service charge takes away the worries of heating and lighting costs in your home plus external maintenance including window cleaning, gardening, building insurance, water rates, telephone rental and one three course meal per day is provided for residents in the restaurant, if required.  The emergency call facility operates 24 hours per day and there is a good neighbourhood check made.  Further assistance can be arranged, if required.  

Rooms

Front Door
Wooden panelled door leading through into:

Entrance Hall
With access to loft, large storage airing cupboard with shelving and a lagged copper cylinder.

Sitting Room
15' 0" x 11' 4" (4.57m x 3.45m) a bright an airy room with double glazed windows on two aspects, t.v. aerial point, fitted carpet.

Kitchen
10' 10" x 8' 0" (3.30m x 2.44m) comprising a single bowl, single drainer sink with hot and cold taps above and cupboard under, further range of matching base and eye level units with a complementary tiled surround, four ring induction hob with extractor hood above and oven and grill to side, recess and plumbing for washer and dryer, position for fridge/freezer, double glazed window to side, spotlighting, tile effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom
10' 6" x 9' 10" (3.20m x 3.00m) with a built-in wardrobe, double glazed window to side, fitted carpet.

Shower Room
Comprising a tiled shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower, pedestal wash hand basin, flush w.c., heated towel rail, tiled walls, fitted cabinet with mirrored doors, extractor fan, spotlighting to ceiling.

Outside
There are large sunny communal gardens with pathways through to seating areas. There are beautifully landscaped, easterly facing and kept in good condition weekly by a gardener.

Lease
125 years from 1992

Service Charge
For a one bedroom unit, single occupancy is £250.04 per week and double occupancy is £350.00 per week. This fee covers a daily three course luncheon, all heating and lighting, water rates, telephone rental, 24-hour aid call, buildings insurance, external maintenance, external window cleaning and gardening.

There is also a wide range of additional services available as and when you require including housekeeping, hairdressing and handyman services, prices of which depend on requirements.

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About this agent

Wright & Co - Sawbridgeworth
Wright & Co - Sawbridgeworth
4 Church Street Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM21 9AB
01279 246474
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Wright & Co. Estate agents have been established in Sawbridgeworth since 1981 offering properties within the villages along the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Sawbridgeworth and the surrounding villages including Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak, The Rodings, Great Dunmow, Little and Great Hallingbury, Sheering, Churchgate Street and The Matchings all offer excellent amenities, just a short drive to mainline railway stations with direct links to London Liverpool Street, Stansted and Cambridge. The neighbouring towns of Bishop's Stortford and Harlow enjoy multiple shopping areas, restaurants and public houses and excellent Primary, Senior, State and Independent schooling. Commuting from these areas is easy with M11/M25 motorway links offering access to London and Cambridge. Stansted Airport can be found just off Junction 8 of the M11 approximately 7 miles to the northeast of Sawbridgeworth, with links to all major European capitals.
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