Summary - FLAT 120, AUDLEY COURT, AUDLEY ROAD CB11 3HX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance one-bedroom retirement flat with communal facilities and off-street parking..
One-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, approx. 485 sq ft
Recently renovated shower room; new carpets throughout
Dated small kitchen — will need modernization for long-term use
Electric storage heaters; double glazing (install date unknown)
Communal facilities: lounge, garden, laundry, guest suite, resident manager
Off-street parking; lift access to all floors
Leasehold — 62 years remaining; lenders may refuse mortgages
Chain free; likely service charges and additional leasehold fees
This one-bedroom first-floor retirement flat in Audley Court offers low-maintenance living close to Saffron Walden town centre. The apartment has been refreshed with new carpets and a renovated shower room, and benefits from communal facilities including a lounge, laundry, guest suite and an on-site resident manager. Private off-street parking and attractive communal gardens add practical convenience.
The layout is straightforward: entrance hall with storage, living room, small kitchen, bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a recently updated bathroom with walk-in shower. Electric storage heaters and double glazing provide basic thermal comfort; the property has an EPC rating of C and totals approximately 485 sq ft.
Important lease and purchase points to note: the flat is offered chain-free on a lease with 62 years remaining. This limited term may restrict mortgage options and could deter some lenders — buyers should obtain specialist leasehold/mortgage advice. Service charges and additional leasehold fees are likely and should be checked before offer.
Suitable for a downsizer or retirement buyer seeking easy access to local amenities, the flat sits within walking distance of shops, services and transport links (Audley End station c.2 miles). The kitchen is dated and may benefit from modernisation for long-term comfort or rental appeal. Crime levels in the area are above average, so prospective buyers should view and assess security and neighbourhood factors personally.
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