Summary - SYCAMORE COURT FLAT 21 STILEMANS WICKFORD SS11 8BD
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Chain-free two-bedroom retirement flat with warden, lift and communal gardens — short lease requires care..
No onward chain — ready for quicker completion
Lift access to all floors and live-in house warden
Communal gardens, residents’ lounge, laundry and private car park
Two bedrooms; lounge overlooks well-kept communal gardens
Service charge £2,584.80pa; ground rent £280pa
Only 62 years remaining on the lease — lenders may refuse mortgages
Electric storage heating; property needs modernization in places
Council Tax Band B (relatively low)
This chain-free, first-floor retirement flat in Sycamore Court offers convenient, low-maintenance living for over-55s close to Wickford High Street and rail links. The layout is practical: a bright lounge overlooking communal gardens, a compact open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms and a three-piece shower room. On-site amenities include a live-in house warden, residents’ lounge, laundry room, lift access and private residents’ car park.
Practical running costs include an annual service charge (£2,584.80) and ground rent (£280). Heating is via electric storage heaters and the building has double glazing; the flat shows mid‑20th-century finishes and would benefit from modernization to suit contemporary tastes. Council Tax is Band B, which is relatively low.
Important lease information: only 62 years remain on the lease. This is a material issue — many mortgage lenders will refuse to lend on properties with short leases, so buyers should obtain specialist mortgage advice or be prepared to fund purchase outright. The property is offered with no onward chain, easing a quicker completion for a cash buyer or a buyer with suitable financing.
This flat suits downsizers seeking a managed retirement development with communal facilities and easy access to local shops and transport. It represents a practical, comfortable base with potential for improvement, but the short lease and annual service costs are key factors for buyers to consider before viewing.
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