Summary - SAWYERS COURT FLAT 19 CHELMSFORD ROAD SHENFIELD BRENTWOOD CM15 8RH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bed retirement flat near Shenfield station — needs modernisation and lease attention.
Top-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with communal lounge and garden
Approximately 0.5 miles to Shenfield station and High Street amenities
Needs full modernisation throughout; refurbishment required
Lease c.85 years remaining — will need renewing without delay
Service charge above average; budget for ongoing communal costs
Electric room heaters (no central heating) — factor upgrade costs
Unallocated off-street residents permit parking only
Sold via Secure Sale online auction; 5% non-refundable deposit plus reservation fee
This top-floor one-bedroom retirement flat sits in the heart of Shenfield, about half a mile from Shenfield station and the High Street. The living room faces the well-maintained communal garden and the block includes a residents’ lounge, laundry and guest room — practical communal facilities for downsizers seeking easy, sociable living.
The apartment needs full modernisation throughout: the kitchenette and shower room are functional but dated, and heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central system. The fit-out presents clear scope to add value with a targeted refurbishment, but buyers should budget for works.
Important practical points are straightforward and material: the lease has approximately 85 years remaining and will require renewal; the half-yearly service charge and communal costs are higher than average; and the property is sold at auction via a Secure Sale process that requires a 5% non-refundable deposit on exchange plus a substantial reservation fee and compliance with identity checks.
This is a chain-free, small retirement flat suited to a retired buyer wanting proximity to shops, transport and communal life, or an investor comfortable with lease-extension and refurbishment costs. Factor in auction fees, service charges and the lease length when deciding to progress to viewing or bidding.
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