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
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
667 sq ft / 62 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT
  • SOUTHERLY FACING FRONT ASPECT
  • 2 BEDROOMS
  • SECURITY ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • CONVENIENT RETIREMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO THE VINEYARDS SHOPPING CENTRE
  • REPLACEMENT PVCU DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS
  • BUILT IN WARDROBE CUPBOARDS IN BOTH BEDROOMS
  • COMMUNAL GROUNDS AND PRIVATE RESIDENTS PARKING BAYS
  • WELL WORTH AN INTERNAL VIEWING
This 2 bedroom GROUND FLOOR retirement apartment is situated in this favoured Great Baddow retirement complex and is located at the front of the block hence has a SOUTHERLY FACING ASPECT. The apartment is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN and is within reach of the local Vineyards Shopping Centre. The accommodation has a security entry phone system, electric heating and replacement PVCu double glazed windows and comprises an entrance hall, lounge, good size kitchen, 2 bedrooms and shower room. There are well tended communal grounds and private residents parking bays. Chelmsford City centre is within easy driving distance.

Palmerston Lodge is situated just of the High Street in the village of Great Baddow opposite The Vineyards shopping centre. This very attractive complex comprises 13 one bedroom flats and 17 two bedroom flats with its own landscaped gardens and private off road parking area. The complex has its own House Manager and each apartment is equipped with emergency pull cords which are operational 24 hours a day. Palmerston Lodge was built in 1988 and is managed by First Port. Each flat has its own emergency audio system with direct contact to the House Manager and the accommodation is equipped with emergency pull cords linked to the House Managers control panel together with an external 24 hour back up system. A security entry system enables residents to identify visitors before allowing them to enter. Each apartment has electric heating and double glazed windows. There is a ground rent and annual service charge payable details of which are available on request.

Ground floor entrance door with security entry phone system leading to the main complex itself with hallway, then leading to the entrance to the apartment.

ENTRANCE HALL
Night storage heater, security entry phone, built in airing cupboard, coved ceiling, doors to:

LOUNGE 5.00m (16' 5") x 3.21m (10' 6")
A well lit room being south facing and having night storage heater, replacement PVCu double glazed square bow window to front, coved ceiling, door to:

KITCHEN 4.22m (13' 10") x 2.13m (7' 0")
A good size room, comprehensively fitted with a range of pale yellow units comprising inset Franke one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, long working surfaces with drawers and cupboards under, built in hob with cooker hood above, eye level oven, space for washing machine, integrated side by side fridge freezer, tiling over worktops, eye level cupboards, dimplex down flow heater, replacement double glazed window to front. This room is large enough to have a small breakfast table in it.

BEDROOM ONE 4.27m (14' 0") x 2.87m (9' 5") AVERAGE MEASUREMENT
CLEAR FLOOR SPACE. A slightly irregular shaped room but still a good size with night storage heater, built-in sliding door wardrobe cupboards, replacement double glazed window to front, coved ceiling.

BEDROOM TW0 3.36m (11' 0") x 1.93m (6' 4") CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
PLUS DEEP RECESS with built in sliding door wardrobe cupboards, electric wall mounted panel heater, replacement PVCu double glazed window to front, coved ceiling

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap, built in storage cupboards and fitted shelving, corner shower cubicle with fitted seat and grab rail, towel warmer, fully tiled walls, shaver socket, electric wall mounted heater, extractor fan.

LEASE INFORMATION
LEASE REMAINING: 65 years approx.
GROUND RENT: approx. currently £368.07
SERVICE CHARGE: approx. currently £161.20 per month
ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING: D
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B


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    Adrians are Independent Estate Agents established in 1971 and have built their reputation as one of the most successful Estate Agents in Chelmsford by consistently producing results. They are known not only for their experience, knowledge of the area and professionalism but also for the quality of their service.Adrians are probably the most experienced sales team in Chelmsford with two resident partners assisted by an enthusiastic and highly experienced sales team approaching 100 years combined experience. They are able to offer advice and assistance on a full range of Estate Agency services.

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