Summary - 57 Weighbridge Court, 301 High Street CM5 9FD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two-bedroom retirement apartment with 24-hour staffing and extensive communal facilities.
Third-floor apartment with convenient lift access
A well-presented third-floor apartment in a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living PLUS development, designed for independent living with added support. The apartment offers two double bedrooms each with walk-in wardrobes, a spacious living/dining room with a feature electric fire, and a modern fitted kitchen — ready to move into with attractive, low-maintenance finishes.
This development is aimed at over-70s who value convenience and community: 24-hour on-site staffing, an Estates Manager, an onsite restaurant, homeowners’ lounge, guest suite and a CQC-registered care team offering personal care packages. One hour’s domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge, with additional care available by arrangement.
Practical costs and commitments are significant and should be considered. The annual service charge is high at £13,366.73 and ground rent is £510 per year (review due 2027). Parking is by permit with an annual fee. The property is leasehold with 112 years remaining — generally sufficient, but always check lender criteria and legal advice when purchasing a retirement leasehold.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking community living, onsite support and sociable communal facilities rather than a purely independent family home. It offers comfort, security and easy access to local shops and services in Ongar, with low crime, good connectivity and landscaped communal gardens.
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Weighbridge Court, 301 High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 9FD, CM5 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 613 ft²
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