1 bed flat for sale

Albion Court, Billericay CM12

Positioned just off Billericay High Street, in a prime Town Centre setting with private grounds, Albion Court is a very popular 'Over 55's' development of 1 and 2 bedroom flats spread over 4 floors - this particular flat on the 1st Floor to the West side (lovely afternoon and late evening sun).

It goes without saying the appeal and convenience of being just a short stroll from the High Street and within a matter of 3-4 minutes' walk from Waitrose, will ensure its popularity will continue for many years to come.

Boasting four windows facing in its Westerly direction, this well-proportioned one bedroom first floor Apartment enjoys the natural warmth and light afforded by this preferred aspect.

Over recent years both the kitchen and bathroom have been refitted, the Bathroom with a white suite now provides a much more practical walk in double shower while the Kitchen, which is accessed directly from the 'L' shaped Lounge/Diner, has an appealing range of 'White Gloss' soft close kitchen units with under pelmet lighting to give that luxury feel.

As with many other retirement developments there are communal facilities to assist with day to day living. At Albion Court you have a Residents Lounge which is used for regular social events but is also available for entertaining friends and family, a Laundry Room where you have a time allocation for use and a Guest Suite available by prior booking,

Additional points of worthy of note, include a day time site manager with a 24 hour Care Call for round the clock assistance, lift access to each floor, residents parking and private communal gardens for the summer months.

Accommodation as follows...
Communal hall


A security intercom entry system and automated entrance door gives access into the Communal Lobby/Entrance areas - these are nicely decorated and there is access via the stairs or lift taking you up to the first floor.

Up on the first floor, your own private 'Front Door' leads through to:
Hallway


With a Dimplex storage heater designed to store heat produced during off-peak hours (e.g. At night) and then to release it slowly throughout the day.

There are two built-in storage cupboards, one housing the hot and cold water tanks, the other housing the electrical consumer unit.

Up on the wall is a Tynetec Advent xt intercom unit, typically installed in retirement housing or assisted living schemes like this.
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Emergency Functionality: It serves as a warden call system, allowing residents to speak directly with the on-site manager or the off-site alarm receiving centre for 24-hour emergency assistance.

- Door Entry: The unit also provides door entry functionality, enabling you to communicate with your visitors at the main entrance.

- Telecare Integration: It can also be integrated with various Telecare sensors, such as pendants, to automatically trigger alarms for falls or other medical emergencies.

Open plan lounge/dining room 18ft 2" x 15ft 3" (5.54m x 4.65m)

This spacious area has an almost L-shaped layout, giving a main lounge area of 13ft 6" x 11ft 1" (4.11m x 3.38m) and a Dining Area of 8ft 3" x 9ft 0" (2.51m x 2.74m).

The two windows overlook the feature white Water Tower and car park and so enjoy a sunny westerly aspect (sunshine in the afternoons into the late evening).

Kitchen 7ft x 6ft 7" (2.13m x 2.01m)

Fitted with a range of white gloss kitchen units with cream-coloured Terrazzo effect worktops.

There is a freestanding electric cooker and fridge/freezer, both of which can remain.

Bedroom 13ft x 9ft 0" (3.96m x 2.74m)

The measurements exclude the 5ft 7" x 2ft 0" (1.70m x 0.61m) deep built-in wardrobe with its twin sliding mirror-fronted doors.

The door, wardrobe and two-window arrangement allows for a double bed with bedside cabinets to the left as you enter, with plenty of room on the right side of the bedroom for another wardrobe, chest of drawers, etc.

Again, being a west-facing room, it enjoys the afternoon and evening sunlight.

Bathroom 6ft 9" x 5ft 3" (2.06m x 1.60m)

Re-fitted as a shower room with a 4ft 7" x 2ft 7" (1400mm x 800mm) Shower, along with a white vanity unit and a close-coupled WC.

The shower room is fully tiled and there is a surprisingly quiet extractor fan.
Communal areas


Communal residents lounge 46ft x 25ft (14.02m x 7.62m)

A lovely sized room for residents to get together in the afternoons and evenings, with sunlight streaming in through the part-vaulted, conservatory-style roof on one side, along with the rear windows and set of glazed double doors.

There is also an adjacent kitchen for making evening cups of tea and heating things up in the microwave.
Laundry room


Where you can be allocated a personal time of use.
Outside


There are communal grounds surrounding the property, these provide both seating areas and designated parking for residents and their visitors.
Lease details


The 125 Year Lease commenced on 23rd March 1989 and therefore has approx. 88 Years remaining.
Service charge


The budget for the coming year has given an annual charge of £2,120, this equates to a monthly charge of £176.67.

This charge covers such things as landscaping of the grounds, maintenance of the outside of the building and internal common areas, resident Manager's cost, provision of the 24-hour care-call system and buildings insurance.

Notice
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.