3 bed Flat For Sale £475,000
Available with no onward chain on a guide price of £475,000 to £500,000 is this spacious, split-level apartment, with high ceilings in the iconic Clock Tower at the Galleries in Brentwood. The apartment is set over three floors with large Victorian sash windows and other period features ticking plenty of boxes with its versatile accommodation across 1389 Sq.ft.
There is a fabulous living room with feature fireplace and large bay window looking out over the front of the development, along with a separate kitchen and dining area down the hallway. On this level you will also find the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a good size second bedroom and bathroom. At the end of the wide hallway, you will also find the staircase leading up to what could be a third bedroom or great office space, however it doesn’t stop there!
What truly makes this apartment unique from all the rest in the development is the ‘hidden staircase’ that has now been exposed. The staircase takes you up even further into the Clock Tower, ascending to a third floor that is the summit of the apartment. This is no ordinary converted loft space as it houses a true piece of Brentwood history sat behind a set of magnificent wooden doors. Opening the doors reveals the original clock mechanism for the clock face at the front of the tower, dating back to when it was was first built and standing proudly over Brentwood as magnificently as Big Ben over London.
Originally built in 1853, Warley Hospital once served the whole of Essex and remained the central mental health institution in the County until its closure in 2001. The multi award winning development was developed by City and Country and comprised a mixture of conversions and new builds in-keeping with the original Victorian architecture. Served by two entrances the development houses a school, doctors’ surgery and pharmacy on site.
*Please note that the living room and main bedroom have been virtually staged to show what the rooms could look like furnished.
Advised by owner;
Services: All mains services connected.
Tenure: Leasehold with approximately 157 years remaining on the lease. Expiry: 2080.
Ground rent: £250 per annum.
Service charge: £4460.36 per annum, this includes buildings insurance, maintenance of the exterior, gardens, parking, security and concierge.
Local authority: Brentwood Borough Council..
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from its own allocated parking space to the front. The well-maintained communal gardens, as well as the green opposite are perfect for a stroll or sun trap for those wanting to chill on a lazy Sunday afternoon. There’s even the odd game of baseball, cricket, or football to sit and admire.
LOCATION
The location is great. straddled by the surrounding countryside, including Thorndon Country Park, as well as urban Brentwood, with the Vaughan Williams Way entrance just a short walk to Brentwood Station, which is on the Elizabeth Line with trains into Central London and beyond.
Brentwood really does offer the best of town and country. From the amazing country parks – to the high street stores, bars, and restaurants, not to mention the wonderful independent businesses on Crown Street - it’s a brilliant place to be!
Leasehold Information
Number of years remaining on the lease: 157 years
Current ground rent and any review period:
- £250 per year
- 1 year
Current service charge and any review period:
- £4,440.36 per year
- 1 year
Council tax band: F
There is a fabulous living room with feature fireplace and large bay window looking out over the front of the development, along with a separate kitchen and dining area down the hallway. On this level you will also find the main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a good size second bedroom and bathroom. At the end of the wide hallway, you will also find the staircase leading up to what could be a third bedroom or great office space, however it doesn’t stop there!
What truly makes this apartment unique from all the rest in the development is the ‘hidden staircase’ that has now been exposed. The staircase takes you up even further into the Clock Tower, ascending to a third floor that is the summit of the apartment. This is no ordinary converted loft space as it houses a true piece of Brentwood history sat behind a set of magnificent wooden doors. Opening the doors reveals the original clock mechanism for the clock face at the front of the tower, dating back to when it was was first built and standing proudly over Brentwood as magnificently as Big Ben over London.
Originally built in 1853, Warley Hospital once served the whole of Essex and remained the central mental health institution in the County until its closure in 2001. The multi award winning development was developed by City and Country and comprised a mixture of conversions and new builds in-keeping with the original Victorian architecture. Served by two entrances the development houses a school, doctors’ surgery and pharmacy on site.
*Please note that the living room and main bedroom have been virtually staged to show what the rooms could look like furnished.
Advised by owner;
Services: All mains services connected.
Tenure: Leasehold with approximately 157 years remaining on the lease. Expiry: 2080.
Ground rent: £250 per annum.
Service charge: £4460.36 per annum, this includes buildings insurance, maintenance of the exterior, gardens, parking, security and concierge.
Local authority: Brentwood Borough Council..
OUTSIDE
The property benefits from its own allocated parking space to the front. The well-maintained communal gardens, as well as the green opposite are perfect for a stroll or sun trap for those wanting to chill on a lazy Sunday afternoon. There’s even the odd game of baseball, cricket, or football to sit and admire.
LOCATION
The location is great. straddled by the surrounding countryside, including Thorndon Country Park, as well as urban Brentwood, with the Vaughan Williams Way entrance just a short walk to Brentwood Station, which is on the Elizabeth Line with trains into Central London and beyond.
Brentwood really does offer the best of town and country. From the amazing country parks – to the high street stores, bars, and restaurants, not to mention the wonderful independent businesses on Crown Street - it’s a brilliant place to be!
Leasehold Information
Number of years remaining on the lease: 157 years
Current ground rent and any review period:
- £250 per year
- 1 year
Current service charge and any review period:
- £4,440.36 per year
- 1 year
Council tax band: F
