Summary - ALBERT COURT FLAT 45 RAILWAY STREET BRAINTREE CM7 3JU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Town-centre, low-maintenance living with communal facilities and permit parking.
Top-floor two-bedroom McCarthy Stone apartment
Chain free sale with 105 years remaining on lease
Useful communal facilities: residents' lounge and laundry
Lift access; walk-in shower; fitted wardrobes in master
Onsite permit-controlled resident and visitor parking
Service charge £4,500pa; ground rent £450pa
Small overall size ~567 sq ft; compact accommodation
Local area crime levels reported as very high
A well-presented two-bedroom top-floor apartment in Albert Court, a McCarthy Stone complex designed for over-60s. The flat offers a spacious lounge/diner, fitted wardrobes in the principal bedroom and a practical kitchen — all arranged across about 567 sq ft. The complex provides communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, laundry and social events, supporting easy, sociable town-centre living.
Practical features include electric storage heating, a walk-in shower room and lift access to the top floor. Onsite permit-controlled parking is available for residents and visitors. The property is offered chain free and has 105 years remaining on the lease, which provides certainty for longer-term occupation.
Important cost and safety notes: the service charge is £4,500 per year and ground rent £450 per year, both payable under the lease. Crime levels reported for the area are very high; prospective buyers should consider security and personal safety measures. EPC rating is awaited.
This apartment suits a retired buyer seeking a low-maintenance, sociable base in Braintree town centre with convenient shops, transport links and local amenities close by. The flat is compact and best for those prioritising location and communal support over larger living space.
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