Summary - FLAT 17, 31, RAINSFORD ROAD CM1 2XJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance living close to Chelmsford station and city amenities.
- Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme; no rent payable
- Second-floor, north-west facing one-bedroom with walk-out balcony
- Bright dual-aspect lounge with two floor-to-ceiling windows
- House Manager, 24-hour emergency call and camera entry system
- Communal sky lounge and guest suite for visitors
- Annual service charge £4,659.24 and ground rent £425
- Long lease (999 years) and pet friendly
- Area records above-average crime; security features help mitigate
A bright, second-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in Walter House, offered through the Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme with no rent payable. The dual-aspect lounge has two floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors onto a sheltered walk-out balcony, creating a light, airy living space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen and shower room are presented in good order and built-height fittings reduce bending.
Residents benefit from strong on-site support and communal facilities: a House Manager, 24-hour emergency call system, camera entry, lifts, a residents’ sky lounge and a guest suite for visitors. The development is centrally located in Chelmsford, a short walk from the station and city-centre amenities, making it convenient for shopping, leisure and rail links to London.
Practical considerations include an annual service charge of £4,659.24 and a ground rent of £425; prospective buyers should check entitlement to benefits and the Older Persons Shared Ownership documentation. The apartment sits in an area with above-average recorded crime, so the estate’s security features are a helpful offset. The lease is long (999 years), and the property is pet friendly, making it suitable for downsizers seeking low-maintenance, age-restricted living in a modern development.
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