* Being Sold via Secure Sale. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting offers £350,000 * A contemporary two/three bedroom first floor apartment occupying the entire first (top) floor of the building including private entrance, spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, impressive dual aspect reception/dining room, two stylish bathrooms and private allocated parking all idyllically positioned in the very heart of the delightful Essex village of Ingatestone.

Boasting generous proportions throughout, the property benefits from a private entrance (including entry phone system) at street level which provides access to the first floor landing (incorporating useful full height fitted storage cupboards/wardrobes) featuring on approach to the principle bathroom. This includes a panel enclosed bath with overhead rainfall shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail as well as cupboard housing boiler and space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer. The room also serves as a laundry with wall mounted towel rail and towel shelves.

Leading from the hall, the well equipped fitted kitchen has a range of base and eye level units, work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, undercounter freezer, undercounter fridge, integral dishwasher, integrated electric oven, electric hob with overhead extractor hood and breakfast bar with space for two underneath stools.

Adjacent and to rear aspect is bedroom two, a good sized double room which benefits from air conditioning.

Beyond and bathed in natural light is the dual aspect reception/dining room which has an opulent feel, offering plenty of scope to entertain including space for a dining table as well as a three-piece sofa suite all complimented by attractive wood flooring.

Offset are two further bedrooms (bedroom three currently used as a study) with the main bedroom also benefiting from a luxury ensuite including corner shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted heated chrome towel rail and inset spotlights.

Outside: To the rear of the property is one allocated private parking space.

Location: Ingatestone provides a super selection of shops including two supermarkets, restaurants, delicatessen, and a range of traditional pubs/eateries. Further to the south, Shenfield and Brentwood provide a more comprehensive range of shops and restaurants whilst the city of Chelmsford can be found approximately seven miles to the north. Billericay is also only about five miles away, home to a fabulous weekly Park Run. There are highly regarded schools locally including the Anglo-European School in Ingatestone, Brentwood School, St Martin's School in Hutton and to the north King Edward Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Ingatestone is very popular with rail commuters and the railway station 9within easy walking distance) provides a service to London Liverpool Street from twenty-seven minutes and a more frequent service is available at Shenfield, which is very useful inside of the rush hour. Shenfield is also home to the Elizabeth line with direct services to London and Heathrow airport. For the motorist, the A12 can be found at the southern edge of Ingatestone or to the north at Margaretting.

Important information: Council Tax Band - D (£150 per month)
Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Leasehold
EPC rating - C
Length of lease - 92 years (99 years beginning on 17/11/2017 and ends 6/11/2116)
Ground rent - The rent for the property is £150 per year until 16/11/2038, rising to £300 in 16/11/2059.
Other charges - The lease also requires the freeholder to pay 50% off the building's insurance (around £250). The lease also requires the freeholder to pay
50% off the water bill (The above information has been supplied by the owner and not verified)

* Please note, any viewings or offers that take place from this moment must be placed through the auction T&Cs as per the Sellers agreement *

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as The Auctioneer.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers' obligations and sellers' commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.