Albion Court, Sun Street, Billericay, Essex

A PRIME TOWN CENTRE RETIREMENT APARTMENT JUST MOMENTS FROM BILLERICAY HIGH STREET

Enjoying an enviable west-facing position within the highly regarded Albion Court retirement development, this large first floor apartment offers independent living for the over 55's in one of Billericay's most convenient locations.

Quite literally around the corner from the High Street (just a one-minute walk) and only a few minutes from Waitrose, it's an ideal setting for those looking to enjoy everything the town has to offer without the need for a car.

Built in 1989, Albion Court comprises just 46 one and two-bedroom apartments set within attractive private grounds, with lift access, residents' parking and excellent communal facilities including a residents' lounge, laundry room and guest suite. A daytime House Manager and 24-hour emergency Careline system provide added reassurance.

This bright, well-proportioned apartment enjoys four west-facing windows, filling the accommodation with afternoon and evening sunshine.

The spacious L-shaped Lounge/Diner leads to a refitted Kitchen featuring white gloss soft-close units, while the Bathroom has been fitted out as a more user friendly Shower Room. Completing the accommodation is a generous double bedroom with fitted mirrored wardrobes and excellent storage throughout.

A superb opportunity to enjoy secure, low-maintenance retirement living in the very heart of Billericay.



The Accommodation in more detail:


COMMUNAL HALL

A security intercom entry system and an automated Main Entrance Door gives access into the Communal Lobby/Entrance areas - these are nicely decorated and there is access via the stairs or lift, taking you up to the first floor.

Up on the first floor, your own private 'Front Door' leads through to:


HALLWAY

There are two built-in storage cupboards, one housing the hot and cold water tanks, the other housing the electrical consumer unit.

Up on the wall is a Tynetec Advent XT intercom unit serving as a warden emergency call system, Main Door Entry for your visiting guests and 'Telecare Integration', where it can be integrated with various Telecare sensors, such as pendants, to automatically trigger alarms for falls or other medical emergencies.



OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER 18ft 2" x 15ft 3" (5.54m x 4.65m)

This spacious area has an almost L-shaped layout, giving a main lounge area of 13ft 6" x 11ft and a Dining Area of 9ft x 8ft 3".



KITCHEN 7ft x 6ft 7" (2.13m x 2.01m)

Fitted with a range of white gloss kitchen units with cream-coloured worktops.

There is a freestanding electric cooker and fridge/freezer, both of which can remain.



BEDROOM 13ft x 9ft 0" (3.96m x 2.74m)

The measurements exclude the 5ft 7" wide built-in wardrobe with its twin sliding mirror-fronted doors.

The door, wardrobe and two-window arrangement allows for a double bed with bedside cabinets to the left as you enter, with plenty of room on the right side of the bedroom for another wardrobe, chest of drawers, etc.

Again, being a west-facing room, it enjoys the afternoon and evening sunlight.



BATHROOM 6ft 9" x 5ft 3" (2.06m x 1.6m)

Re-fitted as a shower room with a 1400mm x 800mm Shower, along with a white vanity unit and a close-coupled WC.

The shower room is fully tiled and there is a surprisingly quiet extractor fan.



COMMUNAL AREAS:


COMMUNAL RESIDENTS LOUNGE

A lovely sized room for residents to get together in the afternoons and evenings, with sunlight streaming in through the part-vaulted, conservatory-style roof on one side, along with the rear windows and set of glazed double doors.

There is also an adjacent kitchen for making evening cups of tea and heating things up in the microwave.



LAUNDRY ROOM


OUTSIDE

There are communal grounds surrounding the property, these provide both seating areas and designated parking for residents and their visitors.