Summary - SPALDING COURT FLAT 33 CEDAR AVENUE CHELMSFORD CM1 2UZ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light one-bedroom with lift access, communal lounge and excellent transport links.
- Purpose-built retirement block with lift and development manager
- 536 sqft one-bedroom, second-floor position
- Communal lounge, guest suite and laundry facilities
- 24/7 emergency call system and security entry
- Dated kitchen and living room; needs modernization
- Electric storage heaters (no gas central heating)
- Service charge £4,200.54 pa; ground rent £646.22 pa
- Lease term reported c.98 years; confirm exact remaining years
A one-bedroom second-floor retirement apartment in Spalding Court, built by McCarthy & Stone in 1999. The block of 35 properties is served by a lift and has communal facilities including a residents' lounge, guest suite, laundry room and a 24/7 emergency call system. The flat offers about 536 sqft of living space and sits close to Chelmsford shopping, bus and rail links — convenient for day-to-day errands and visits.
The interior shows signs of age: a dated kitchen and living room that would benefit from modernization, and electric storage heaters rather than a gas system. Service charge and ground rent are notable costs: an annual service charge of £4,200.54 and ground rent of £646.22. The lease has substantial remaining term (reported at c.98 years) which supports mortgageability but buyers should confirm exact lease length before offer.
This property suits over-60s looking to downsize into a managed, central location with on-site support and communal social space. It also offers scope for cosmetic improvement to increase comfort and resale value. Be mindful of higher-than-average local crime statistics and the relatively high service costs when assessing running expenses.
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