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Map1 bedroom apartment for sale
Gabriel Court, South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3GZ
Retirement
EV charger
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
656 sq ft / 61 sq m
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 112 yrs left
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (112 years remaining)
- Homeowners' lounge
- House Manager
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
- Mobility scooter charging point
- 24-hour emergency call system in communal areas
- Security entry system
- Fire detection equipment
A spacious one bedroom apartment providing beautiful far reaching views over Saffron Walden situated within a popular McCarthy Stone retirement living development.
~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE~
Gabriel Court - Gabriel Court is a McCarthy & Stone later living development of 27 apartments situated on the South Road in the charming historic market town of Saffron Walden. This picturesque town, known as "The Jewel of Essex", is steeped in history and culture. Nestled throughout the town are examples of period architecture. The town centre is just under a mile from Gabriel Court, and offers an array of well known High Street shops and supermarkets.
Gabriel Court has been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments have Sky+ connection points in living rooms, underfloor heating throughout, fitted wardrobes in master bedrooms, camera video entry system for use with a standard TV and, for your peace of mind, a 24-Hour emergency call system. The homeowners' lounge is a great space for social events and, for added convenience, there is a guest suite which visitors can book into for a small fee (usually around £25). The dedicated House Manager is on site during the day to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and the energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the; entrance hall - The 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors also lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A spacious lounge offering beautiful views over Saffron Waldron including the church. The room allows ample space for dining. Two ceiling lights, TV & telephone points and raised height power points.
Kitchen - Kitchen Fully fitted modern style kitchen with wood effect finish cupboard doors and co-ordinated work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap sits below the window providing far reaching views. Four ring electric ceramic hob with extractor over, waist height over with side opening door and designated space above for a microwave. There is an integrated fridge/freezer. Ceiling spot lights.
Bedroom - A spacious bedroom with a large window that provide far reaching views over Saffron Walden. The room has the benefit of a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. Ceiling light, TV & telephone point and raised height power points.
Shower Room - A wet room style bathroom with walk-in level access shower, grab rails. WC vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Electric towel warmer. Emergency pull cord.
Leasehold - Lease Length: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground Rent: £425
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, to find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge for year end 31st March 2025, £4,266.48.
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Additional Services And Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband and Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE~
Gabriel Court - Gabriel Court is a McCarthy & Stone later living development of 27 apartments situated on the South Road in the charming historic market town of Saffron Walden. This picturesque town, known as "The Jewel of Essex", is steeped in history and culture. Nestled throughout the town are examples of period architecture. The town centre is just under a mile from Gabriel Court, and offers an array of well known High Street shops and supermarkets.
Gabriel Court has been designed and constructed for modern living. The apartments have Sky+ connection points in living rooms, underfloor heating throughout, fitted wardrobes in master bedrooms, camera video entry system for use with a standard TV and, for your peace of mind, a 24-Hour emergency call system. The homeowners' lounge is a great space for social events and, for added convenience, there is a guest suite which visitors can book into for a small fee (usually around £25). The dedicated House Manager is on site during the day to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and the energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the; entrance hall - The 24 hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is in place. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. From the hallway there is a door to a walk in storage and airing cupboard. Doors also lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A spacious lounge offering beautiful views over Saffron Waldron including the church. The room allows ample space for dining. Two ceiling lights, TV & telephone points and raised height power points.
Kitchen - Kitchen Fully fitted modern style kitchen with wood effect finish cupboard doors and co-ordinated work surfaces. Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap sits below the window providing far reaching views. Four ring electric ceramic hob with extractor over, waist height over with side opening door and designated space above for a microwave. There is an integrated fridge/freezer. Ceiling spot lights.
Bedroom - A spacious bedroom with a large window that provide far reaching views over Saffron Walden. The room has the benefit of a walk in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. Ceiling light, TV & telephone point and raised height power points.
Shower Room - A wet room style bathroom with walk-in level access shower, grab rails. WC vanity unit with sink and mirror above. Electric towel warmer. Emergency pull cord.
Leasehold - Lease Length: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground Rent: £425
Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, to find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge for year end 31st March 2025, £4,266.48.
*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Additional Services And Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband and Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and
stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the
5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.
stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the
5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.