1 bed flat for sale

Mavis Grove, Draper Court Mavis Grove RM12

Situated within the popular Draper Court development on Mavis Grove, Hornchurch, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable and convenient accommodation within a purpose-built setting.

The property comprises a welcoming lounge, separate fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, together with the benefit of communal gardens and secure parking

Draper Court is conveniently positioned for Hornchurch town centre and the area's extensive local amenities. Hornchurch Underground Station is approximately 0.4–0.5 miles away, providing access to the District line, while Emerson Park and Upminster Bridge stations are also within approximately one mile.

The development is designed as retirement accommodation, with previous marketing for apartments within Draper Court confirming retirement occupation and communal facilities. Purchasers should verify the current age, occupancy and management requirements with the seller/agent before proceeding.

The property has no onward chain.

The sellers will agree to pay the first 12 month’s service charge as an incentive.

Accommodation

Entrance/Hallway
Entrance area providing access to the principal rooms.

Lounge
A comfortable reception room providing an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining, with space for living and dining furniture.

Fitted Kitchen
Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and space for the necessary appliances.

Bedroom
Well-proportioned bedroom providing space for bedroom furniture and storage.

Bathroom
Bathroom fitted with the usual suite and facilities.

Outside

Communal Gardens
Residents have access to communal landscaped gardens, providing attractive outdoor space.

Secure Parking
The property benefits from secure parking within the development.

Tenure & Property Information

Tenure: Leasehold.

Publicly available records confirm Flat 34 Draper Court is leasehold. The flat was originally recorded as a new-build leasehold apartment in 1999.

Council Tax: Band C. Publicly available council-tax records identify Flat 34 Draper Court as Band C, with the published charge shown as £1,683 for the relevant year. The current charge should be independently verified with the local authority.

Local Authority: London Borough of Havering.

Service Charge: £3,600 per annum.

Ground Rent: £626.00 per annum.

Remaining Lease: 97 years remaining on the current lease.

The service charge, ground rent, lease length, retirement/occupancy requirements and any other charges should be verified by the purchaser's solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Local Area & Amenities

Mavis Grove is conveniently situated for Hornchurch town centre, with shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, services and public transport all within easy reach. The surrounding area also provides access to a wide selection of schools and transport connections.

Transport Facilities – within approximately 5 miles

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  Hornchurch Underground Station – approx. 0.4 miles – District line services.
  
  
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  Emerson Park Station – approx. 0.6 miles – London Overground/Liberty line services.
  
  
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  Upminster Bridge Underground Station – approx. 0.6 miles – District line.
  
  
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  Elm Park Underground Station – approx. 1.2 miles – District line.
  
  
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  Upminster Station – approx. 1.3 miles – National Rail and District line connections.
  
  
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  Upminster Overground Station – approx. 1.3 miles
  
  
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  Romford Station – approx. 1.9 miles – National Rail/Elizabeth line and London Overground connections.
  
  
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  Dagenham East Underground Station – approx. 2.6 miles – District line.
  
  
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  Dagenham Heathway Underground Station – approx. 3.4 miles – District line.
  
  
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  Becontree Underground Station – approx. 4.3 miles – District line.
  
  

Bus Routes

The nearby Hornchurch Town Centre, Devonshire Road, Queen's Theatre and Hornchurch Station stops provide access to a broad range of local bus services. Current TfL information confirms routes including 165,193,248,252,256,370,372 and 646 in the town-centre area.

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  193 – Queen's Hospital – Romford – Hornchurch – Upminster Bridge – County Park Estate.
  
  
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  252 – Collier Row – Romford – Elm Park – Hornchurch Town Centre.
  
  
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  256 – Hornchurch/St George's Park – Hornchurch Station – Emerson Park – Harold Wood – Harold Hill – Noak Hill.
  
  
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  165 – Romford – Gidea Park – Hornchurch – Elm Park – Rainham – Abbey Wood Lane.
  
  
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  248 – serves Hornchurch and Romford.
  
  
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  370 – Romford – Gidea Park – Hornchurch – Upminster – Ockendon – Lakeside.
  
  
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  372 – serves Hornchurch and surrounding areas.
  
  
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  646 – Noak Hill – Harold Wood – Hornchurch – Upminster – Cranham.
  
  
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  652 – Rainham – Hornchurch – Upminster.
  
  
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  649,650 and 656 – services operating on the wider Hornchurch network, including Wingletye Lane and surrounding areas.
  
  

The nearest bus stops are approximately 0.2–0.4 miles, depending upon the particular stop and route, with Hornchurch Town Centre and Devonshire Road providing the principal local interchange points.

Shopping & Everyday Amenities – within approximately 5 miles

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  Hornchurch High Street – approx. 0.3 miles – local shops, cafés, restaurants and services.
  
  
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  Hornchurch Town Centre – approx. 0.3 miles – extensive local retail and leisure facilities.
  
  
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  Iceland, Hornchurch – approx. 0.2 miles
  
  
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  Sainsbury's, Hornchurch – approx. 0.2–0.3 miles
  
  
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  Costcutter/Hornchurch convenience shopping – approx. 0.1 miles
  
  
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  Boots, Hornchurch – approx. 0.3 miles
  
  
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  Argos, Hornchurch – approx. 0.3 miles
  
  
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  Tesco Superstore, Airfield Way – approx. 0.8 miles
  
  
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  Sainsbury's, 101–105 High Street – approximately 0.8 miles
  
  
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  The Mercury Shopping Centre, Romford – approx. 1.9 miles
  
  
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  The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford – approx. 2.0 miles
  
  
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  Romford Market – approx. 2 miles
  
  
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  Romford town-centre retail area – approx. 2 miles
  
  
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  Upminster town centre – approx. 1.3–1.5 miles
  
  
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  Upminster High Street – approx. 1.5 miles
  
  

The immediate area is particularly convenient for everyday shopping, with supermarkets and local shops within a short distance and larger retail facilities available in Romford.

Sales Particulars Disclaimer

These sales particulars are intended only as a guide and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. They are provided in good faith and are believed to be correct at the time of publication; however, they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection, survey, searches, and professional advice as to the accuracy and completeness of all information contained within these particulars. Neither the seller nor the selling agent makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information provided.

All dimensions, floor areas, distances, boundaries, and measurements are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Floor plans are not to scale and are intended solely to illustrate the general layout of the property. Purchasers should verify all measurements before entering into any commitment.

Photographs, videos, virtual tours, drone imagery, and computer-generated or digitally enhanced images are intended to provide a general impression of the property and may not accurately reflect its current condition. Fixtures, fittings, furnishings, landscaping, and neighbouring features may have changed since the images were taken.

Information relating to tenure, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax, planning permissions, building regulations, listed building status, conservation areas, rights of way, easements, restrictive covenants, parking arrangements, utilities, broadband availability, mobile coverage, flood risk, environmental matters, and other material information is provided in good faith where available but should be independently verified through the purchaser's solicitor, surveyor, local authority searches, and other appropriate enquiries.

No statement within these particulars should be taken as confirmation that any services, systems, appliances, heating installations, plumbing, electrical installations, drainage, alarms, or other equipment is in working order or has been tested. Purchasers should obtain their own independent inspections where required.

The seller and selling agent reserve the right to amend, update, or withdraw these particulars at any time without prior notice.

These particulars have been prepared in accordance with applicable UK consumer protection legislation and relevant industry guidance. Any material information known to the selling agent that may influence a purchaser's transactional decision has been included where required. Purchasers are encouraged to raise any questions and complete all necessary due diligence before exchanging contracts.

EPC Rating: B

Location

Mavis Grove is located in a convenient residential part of Hornchurch, close to the town centre and a comprehensive range of local amenities. Hornchurch Underground Station is approximately 0.4–0.5 miles away, providing District line services, while Emerson Park and Upminster Bridge stations are also nearby.

The property is well positioned for access to Hornchurch High Street, supermarkets, shops, cafés and local services, with Romford and Upminster providing further shopping, leisure and transport facilities. The area also benefits from a good selection of bus services, with routes connecting Hornchurch to Romford, Upminster, Rainham, Harold Wood, Harold Hill and surrounding areas.

For a retirement purchaser, the combination of a purpose-built apartment, communal gardens, secure parking and convenient access to local facilities provides a practical setting close to the amenities of Hornchurch.

Disclaimer

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars but they are for general guidance only. The company has not tested any equipment, appliances or services and buyers and tenants should satisfy themselves as to their condition. The measurements, floor plans and photographs are provided as guidance only and must not be relied upon for valuation or other purposes.