Summary - PRIESTLEY COURT 48 PALMERS DRIVE GRAYS RM17 5RX
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bed with parking close to shops and bus routes.
One double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and bay window
First-floor retirement apartment with emergency pull cord and intercom
On-site manager and communal off-street parking available
Chain free — immediate completion possible
Service charge approx. £199.72 pcm; annual approx. £2,396.64
Electric storage heating; electric shower, no gas supply
Approximately 66 years remaining on the lease — mortgage risk
Broadband speeds reported slow in the area
This chain-free, one-bedroom retirement apartment at Priestley Court offers low-maintenance living close to Grays town centre and local shops. The first-floor home includes a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a bright living room with emergency pull cord and intercom, and a fitted shower bathroom with support rails — practical features for later living. Communal parking and an on-site manager add convenience and reassurance.
Practical running costs are clear: a service charge of about £199.72 pcm (approx. £2,396.64 annually) covers communal services, and council tax is in Band B. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the shower is electric — there is no gas supply. Broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow, which may be important if you rely on streaming or home working.
A material point: the lease has approximately 66 years remaining. Many mortgage lenders may refuse loans on properties with this level of lease remaining, so buyers planning to mortgage should check lender acceptability or consider cash purchase. The property is subject to Sanctuary Housing age conditions and buyers must meet the site manager before instructing a solicitor.
Overall, this apartment suits a downsizing retiree seeking a secure, low-upkeep base in a well-served location. It offers immediate occupation with no onward chain, but prospective buyers should confirm mortgage options, long-term service charge commitments and the implications of the lease length before proceeding.
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