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    [summary] => A SPACIOUS and BRIGHT southerly facing one bedroom ground floor apartment situated within a DESIRABLE MCCARTHY STONE retirement living plus development.

This apartment is perfectly suited for those with mobility concerns being on the ground floor adjacent to both the restaurant and communal lounge.

Weighbridge Court has a fabulous and welcoming community.
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Weighbridge Court

Weighbridge Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners' with extra care. An Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. 

There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant with static call points in bathroom and main bedroom. The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. 

If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. 

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Social Community

The development has a wonderful friendly community feel, reflected by the social calendar which homeowners can partake in as much or as little as they wish. There are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; arm chair fitness classes, coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, and themed events. 

Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners’ can ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish. The development enjoys excellent communal facilities including a super homeowners lounge, function room, and landscaped gardens.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard housing the hot water boiler which is less than one year old. Illuminated light switches and smoke detector. Security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the double bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room

A beautifully presented spacious living room benefitting from a glazed patio door with windows to side opening to a paved patio area and communal gardens and a southerly aspect. The room provides space for a dining table and chairs and has a feature fire with surround making it an attractive focal point.  TV point with Sky+ connectivity (subscription fees may apply).  Telephone point, two ceiling light points and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

A well maintained modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units. Granite style work surfaces with tiled splash back. The window with blind is positioned above the stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, and enjoys views of the gardens. Built in electric oven with space above for a microwave. Ceramic hob with cooker hood above. Integral fridge & freezer.

Bedroom

A bright and spacious double bedroom with a window with views over the gardens. A large walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. TV and telephone point, ceiling light point and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room

Fully tiled level access thermostatically controlled shower with curtain and support rail, slip resistant vinyl flooring, WC, vanity unit with inset wash basin and mirror above, shaver point and chrome heated towel rail.

Service Charge

• 1hr Domestic assistance
• 24/7 onsite staffing
• onsite subsidised restaurant
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

Service charge : £9,000.48 per annum (for financial year ending 31st March 2024) **Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Car Parking Scheme

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information

Lease length: 125 years from 1st June 2012
Ground rent:  £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2027

Additional Services

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs.

** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.

** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to .

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT


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• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
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• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

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Weighbridge Court

301 High Street

DN

Weighbridge Court, 301 High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 9FD

Ongar

CM5 9FD

Available

Sale

Apartment

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275000

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26312

Mel Brookes

51.7079200745

0.244834005833

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