1 bed Flat For Sale £279,999
Weighbridge Court, 301 High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 9FD

A bright and spacious one bedroom retirement apartment. The development is conveniently located opposite a bus stop. 1 HOUR OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE INCLUDED per week.

Weighbridge Court - Weighbridge Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom. The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Social Community - The development has a wonderful friendly community feel, reflected by the social calendar which homeowners can partake in as much or as little as they wish. There are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; arm chair fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, and themed events. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners' can 'dip in and out' of activities as they wish. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners lounge, function room, and landscaped gardens.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and wet room.

Living Room - A well-proportioned lounge benefitting from two double glazed windows. TV point with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply). Telephone point. Ceiling light. Raised electric power sockets. Door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - A well maintained modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units. Granite styled work surfaces with tiled splash back. Double glazed window on the side wall, overlooking the gardens. Built in electric oven with space above for a microwave. Free standing washing machine. Ceramic hob with cooker hood above. Integral fridge & freezer.

Bedroom - A bright and spacious double bedroom with a large window with views over the communal gardens. A large walk-in wardrobe, shelves above the clothes rail. Two ceiling light points. TV and telephone point. Double glazed window.

Wet Room - Fully tiled wet room style shower with curtain. Slip resistant vinyl flooring. WC, vanity unit with inset wash basin and mirror above. Shaver point. Chrome heated towel rail. Extra store cupboard with fitted shelves.

Service Charge - . 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge £9,000.48 per annum (for financial year end 31/03/2024)

Car Parking Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Ground Rent - Annual fee - £435
Ground rent review: June 2027

Lease Information - 125 years from 1st June 2012