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" This has to be one of the most appealing one bedroom apartments within this town centre retirement development which is ideally placed for the short walk into the High Street and all the facilities available.

Not only is the apartment on the ground floor but it also has its own uPVC double doors leading out from the lounge into the communal gardens where there is a small patio with space for a table and chairs. In addition, being positioned towards the rear of the building, its front door is just 20 feet away from the secondary side entrance door located by the car park.

Over the course of the last few years there have been several improvements including new UPVC double glazed windows, replacement electric heaters to ensure heat is available on demand, a refitted shower room and a reconfigured lounge and kitchen area so that there is an enhanced light and airy feel to the main living area.

During the course of the improvements the current owners thoughtfully chose fittings to ensure the apartment is as economical as it could be, to help keep running costs as low as possible. These simple but thoughtful changes included fitting individual water heaters to each hot tap, filtered drinking water, LED lighting and a humidity-controlled extractor fan and a timed electric towel rail in the shower room. During the preparations for the project, the current owners received landlords permission to have cavity wall and underfloor insulation fitted but did not progress it.

It is also worth noting there is a built in mirror fronted wardrobe in the bedroom. In the kitchen the cream coloured units have real hardwood tops incorporating an Induction hob and a Halogen Oven plus there is a separate Bosch fridge freezer.

It is without doubt that we would recommend this retirement apartment for consideration.

ACCOMMODATION AS FOLLOWS..

COMMUNAL HALL

Access into the development and this flat is either via the main front door or a side entrance adjacent to car park area.
Both entrances have an intercom system, and the doors are opened remotely. If you enter via the main front door the hall runs alongside the communal lounge and onto the apartment, whereas if you were to enter via the car park the entrance door to the flat is the first door in front of the shared hall with the staircase.

ENTRANCE HALL

Within this hallway there is both a single and double storage cupboard which can prove to be essential space within an apartment and there are also three doors leading to each of the rooms.


LIVING ROOM 6.07 m x 5.13 m reducing to 4.1 m (19`10 x 16`9 > 13`5)


During the refurbishment the kitchen was combined within the main living area, this was to maximise space and give the room a much more spacious feel.

The fitted kitchen area still adjoins the original dining area of the room and consists of well-chosen cream coloured cabinets with contrasting dark wood worktops which have complimentary tiled splash backs and under pelmet lighting which can be controlled remotely.

Built within the units is a 1 and ? bowl sink unit with mixer tap, a induction hob and a pull-out shelf with a halogen oven. There is also a space housing a freezer and freestanding fridge freezer. Please note, should your preference be to use conventional oven, this can be placed in the space currently housing the separate freezer.

Within the Kitchen area is vinyl flooring, this adjoins the newly laid carpet within the main living room. The living room, in addition to having a rear window, also has the lovely feature of uPVC double doors opening onto a patio that adjoins the communal gardens.


BEDROOM 4.03 m x 2.66 m (13`2 x 8`7)

As you can tell this is quite a decent sized room which could easily accommodate a large double or two single beds. There are two windows providing good natural light and a recessed wardrobe with mirror fronted doors and double hanging as well.

SHOWER ROOM 2.01 m x 1.64 m (6`6 x 5`4)

Recently fitted with a modern suite, this shower room features fully tiled walls, wood effect flooring and a three-piece white suite which consists of a push button WC, vanity unit with washbasin and a corner shower cubicle with a Triton electric shower.

As mentioned, there is a humidity-controlled extractor fan, a cupboard for storage and an individually timed heated towel rail which can also be operated manually by a control panel just outside in the hallway.


COMMUNAL AREAS

In addition to the reception hall, Albion Court provides a GUEST BEDROOM charged at ?10 a night, a residents LAUNDRY ROOM where you can be allocated a personal time of use. In addition, there is a communal lounge with an adjoining kitchen area that is also positioned on the favoured west side and with a part glazed roof is a wonderfully bright space.


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. 93 Years remaining.


SERVICE CHARGE

The budget for the coming year has given an annual charge of ?2,408 this equates to a monthly charge of ?200.67.

This charge covers such things as landscaping of the grounds, maintenance of the outside of the building and internal common areas, 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.

Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band C "