Summary - Buckingham Close, Emerson Park, Essex RM11 2QS
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Secure long lease, garage and garden — ideal for over‑60s seeking lower upfront cost.
- Chain-free ground-floor two-bedroom apartment
- Share of freehold and circa 948 years lease
- Lifetime Lease option for 60+ buyers (indicative price £248,000)
- Garage plus permit parking and communal gardens
- One shower room only; single bathroom layout
- Service charge approx £2,200 per year
- Council tax level above average
- Approximately 688 sq ft (modest living space)
This chain-free, ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in Buckingham Close offers practical, low-maintenance living with long-term security. The property includes a share of the freehold, an exceptionally long lease (circa 948 years), zero ground rent and a nearby garage plus permit parking — useful for downsizers or retirees wanting convenience and future value protection. Communal gardens and a modest private garden provide outdoor space without heavy upkeep.
For buyers aged 60+ the Home for Life Lifetime Lease option is available: an indicative Lifetime Lease price for this property is £248,000 (guide saving around 33% against the £375,000 market price). Actual Lifetime Lease cost depends on age, circumstances and the percentage of the property you choose to safeguard (up to 50%). This plan reduces the upfront cost while retaining security for the future; interested buyers should use Homewise’s calculator or request a personalised quote to confirm their position.
Practical realities are straightforward: the flat is circa 688 sq ft with one shower room, gas central heating, double glazing and a traditional layout. Service charges average about £2,200 per year and council tax is above average — factor these running costs into budgets. The apartment is in a very affluent, low-crime area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, close to local amenities and well-rated schools.
The property is presented ready to occupy but purchasers should verify appliances, services and any planning/building consents where relevant. While the accommodation is comfortable and well-located, buyers seeking extensive modernisation or additional bathrooms should note the single bathroom and consider renovation potential accordingly.
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