2 Bed Flat For Sale

RETIREMENT PROPERTY:



A large and spacious two-bedroom apartment on the third floor. The front door opens onto a North-facing communal balcony. Both bedrooms and the living room are South-facing with views over the communal garden. The accommodation comprises of a living room with feature fireplace; kitchen with integrated appliances; master bedroom with an in-built double wardrobe; sizeable second bedroom; bathroom with a high-quality walk-in shower; and a new combi boiler. Overall, a large airy apartment with ample storage throughout.





COUNCIL TAX BAND: D



EPC RATING: C



MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE: £735.00



SERVICE CHARGE PERIOD: 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026



12 MONTH GROUND RENT: None payable



GROUND RENT DUE FOR REVIEW: N/A



LENGTH OF LEASE: 125 Years from 01/11/2000



RESALE FEES:

Less than 12 Months - 1% Transfer Fee and 0.5% Reserve Fund Contribution

12-24 Months - 2% Transfer Fee and 0.5% Reserve Fund Contribution

24 Months + - 2% Transfer Fee and 1% Reserve Fund Contribution





LOCATION OVERVIEW:



Type: Independent Living.



Properties: Constructed by Bovis Homes Ltd. Completed 2000.



Comprising of:

40 x two bedroomed apartments

14 x one bedroomed apartments



Services: Duty manager on site 24/7. Emergency callouts between 10pm - 8am. Weekly one and a half hour service clean within apartment or laundry wash and dry and up to 45 minutes ironing. Restaurant facility offering a two-course lunch every day. Handyperson. Laundry service.



Facilities: Lift access to all levels, Owners' lounge, dining room, guest suite, hobbies room, landscaped gardens and car parking. Communal front door opened by staff or Owner's key or fob. Emergency alarm call system.



Accessibility: Alston Court is a gated complex. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Situated in Westcliff-on-Sea close to the local shops, supermarket, doctors' surgery and chemist.



Lifestyle: Alston Court has attractive communal areas and a busy social programme including coffee mornings, evening chat nights, monthly themed suppers, entertainment events and quiz nights. The Hobbies Room affords a place for like-minded people to meet for a game of scrabble, cards or Rummikub.



New Owners are accepted over 60 years of age. Pets are welcome (subject to terms of the lease).



Tenure: Leasehold 125 years from 2000.



Manager's note: This is friendly development. We are excellently positioned for local facilities and promote friendly, professional, caring support for an independent lifestyle. It is situated just a mile from the sea. Local railway stations have direct services into London. The community make new Owners very welcome.



Alston Court

15 Crowstone Road

Westcliff-on-Sea

Essex SS0 8EH