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" This retirement apartment is located on the first floor of the popular warden controlled Park Lodge development in Billericay's Queens Park area. This development specifically caters for the over 55's and benefits from full use of all communal facilities, including large lounge, dining area along with pretty communal garden areas. The development is conveniently adjacent to the local 'Pantiles' shopping area and the local bus service stops outside and provides easy access to Billericay High Street.

HALLWAY Entrance door, entry phone system, double width storage cupboard, further single storage cupboard and doors to: LOUNGE 5.13m(16'10'') x 3.20m(10'6'') Double glazed window to rear, two electric storage heaters, smooth finished and coved ceiling, emergency pull cord, TV socket, power and telephone points and open access to: KITCHEN 2.62m(8'7'') x 1.96m(6'5'') Fitted with a range of Cream coloured base and drawer units with roll edge work surfaces over housing a single bowl sink with drainer, ceramic electric hob with hood above and oven beneath. Matching fitted wall cabinets, tiled splashbacks, spaces for washing machine and under counter fridge. Wall mounted Dimplex electric heater and an emergency pull cord. BEDROOM 4.32m(14'2'') > 13'7 x 2.74m(9'0'') Double glazed window to rear, built in double width wardrobe, electric storage heater, Power points, telephone point, smooth and coved finish to ceiling. SHOWER ROOM Double width shower, concealed cistern WC, vanity wash hand basin, part tiled walls, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater, shaver point & medicine cabinet. PARK LODGE Built by Wimpey Retirement Homes, the development comprises 79 one and two bedroom apartments arranged over 2 floors, the upper floor serviced by lifts. The complex is set within it's own landscaped grounds with parking available for visitors courtesy of two car parks, the main car park to the front with a further small car park located at the rear of the development.
There is also guest accommodation available which can be used by prior arrangement for overnight stays of friends or relatives. RESIDENTS LOUNGE Large and attractive residents Lounge. COMMUNAL DINING ROOM Adjacent and open plan to the lounge is the residents dining area. Monday through to Friday a lunchtime meal is available here if required a low cost. The meals are freshly prepared on the premises. There is also a second residents lounge which is currently used as a games room. WARDEN CONTROLLED Emergency alarm pull-cords are located throughout the apartment. Pulling the cord will immediately alert the House Manager to your need for help. In addition there is a neck pendant alarm button which does the same job.
When the House Manager is off-duty the system is linked to an emergency 24 hour response unit. Either in person, or through the alarm intercom, you can be sure there will always be someone available in the event of an emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
LEASE Subject to confirmation via the Solicitors, we understand the lease to be 99 years from 1983. The current service charge is ?139 per calender month (subject to confirmation by solicitors) and includes the maintenance of the grounds, the warden service and associated 24hr emergency careline costs, buildings insurance and water rates. There is also an annual Ground Rent charge of ?75.00. LOCATION Adjacent to Park Lodge is the Queens Park 'Pantiles' shopping centre which provides most everyday needs. Shops include a Co-Op supermarket, Boots the Chemist, a Newsagent, Florist, Dry cleaners and a Pet shop. There is also a doctors surgery, Dentist and Opticians.
The 'NIBS' bus stop outside the development provides a regular bus service to the High Street & near by Towns. Whilst every care is taken with the production of these details they are in no way guaranteed. Applicants should therefore satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. In the event of an applicant requiring to travel any distance please contact Quirks with any queries you may have prior to your departure to avoid a wasted journey. All negotiations to be conducted through Quirks. All properties are offered subject to their remaining unsold and available. These details form no part of any contract.
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