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Apartment 1

Laburnums
0800 201 4811
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Apartment 1, Laburnums

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  • Bedrooms 2
  • Floor G
  • Size 73.11m2

This spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex is part of the Laburnums development from the award-winning McCarthy & Stone. A private retirement apartment, Apartment 1 is located on the ground floor, is low-maintenance and contains extra safety features. See the exclusive benefits and highlights this property has to offer in the development information.

A number of the two-bedroom apartments, including Apartment 1, are specifically designed for those with reduced mobility and wheelchair use. Features of these apartments include an adaptable kitchen (worktop, hob & sink), wet room, and additional storage.

This property is let unfurnished.

Key property information

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm

0800 201 4811

Purchase

  • £490,000

Rent

  • £3,580 pcm

Our service charge explained

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Ground Floor Apartment 1 Total size: 73.11m2

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Ground Floor Apartment 1 Total size: 73.11m2

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Ground Floor Apartment 1

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Energy Performance Certificate

Watch this space. We don’t have an EPC for this property just yet.

Key features for Apartment 1

  • Patio
  • East facing

Apartment specifications

a living room with a white couch and a round table

Living spaces

  • Light and spacious living room
  • Plug sockets that are just a bit higher to reduce kneeling and bending
  • Sky Q connection point in the living room for hassle-free TV
  • Fully fitted kitchens with appliances including waist-height ovens so there’s less bending with heavy dishes

This property is part of Laburnums

20 Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NA
a building with a lawn and a playground in front of it

What we can offer

  • 1-2 bedroom properties
  • Available Now
  • Retirement Living
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Useful documents

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This retirement property is available for sale or rent

From selling your existing home to moving in, our lovely Sales Consultants go above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible, whether you choose to buy your new retirement home outright or opt for one of retirement rentals.

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 01/08/2025

New build - Council tax band to be determined

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

That depends on your individual circumstances, but in many cases, service charges are lower than like-for-like costs in a previous property. Our research shows you could save over £2,300 a year on household bills in a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home*. Read about how we can save money on your cost of living.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

*Typical net saving when running a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy & Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC, and planning permission.

Usually people take between 12 to 16 weeks to complete the purchase of their new retirement home, but we will try to be as flexible as possible to suit your individual circumstances.

Once you’ve reserved your retirement property, it’s likely you’ll need to sell your current home. Part exchange means you'll have a cash buyer for your property, making the process quicker and easier.

Our Part Exchange offer includes:

  • Certainty: relax in the knowledge that you’ll move in on a set date and that the sale price is fixed.
  • Convenience: enjoy a stress-free way to sell your home without redecorating or having to prepare your home for viewings.
  • Access: to your sold property for up to two weeks after completion.
  • Financial benefits:  there is no need to pay for estate agent fees and we’ll provide up to £1,000 towards solicitor fees*.
  • A smooth move: our part exchange offer includes a free specialist removals service

Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:

  1. Valuation:
    Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property.
  2. Offer:
    You’ll receive an offer from us based on these valuations. There’s no obligation to accept, and you may get a higher price on the open market. It’s up to you whether the benefits of part exchange outweigh this.
  3. Sold:
    Should you accept this offer, we’ll work with your legal representatives to finalise the contracts — and even contribute £1,000 towards your solicitor fees*.

*T&Cs apply. Read the full T&Cs.

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents, and the majority of our resale prices increase in net value. View resale retirement homes.

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy & Stone community. Did you know? When you rent the Service Charge is paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

Reservation deposit* £150.00

* This is a deposit payable to reserve a property. Once the tenancy has been agreed, your reservation deposit will be offset against the first month’s rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security deposit** £4130.77

** Equivalent to 5 weeks rent of the apartment only, excludes any parking space rent

An Assured Periodic Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move, you can serve two months at any time during your tenancy.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

If you’d like to move into a McCarthy & Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about moving into our retirement rentals.

Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about deposits.

All payments for our retirement rentals are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

Standard service charge model*

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property.

  • £97.67

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

Renting with McCarthy & Stone?

Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

* Service charge cost per week, reviewed annually.

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Building insurance
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Professional fees
  • Emergency call system
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
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You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone

From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.

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Our Entitlements Manager can help you to claim money you didn’t know you where entitled to, or perhaps have been refused before.

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Pension Credit
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Reduction

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