This well-presented CHAIN FREE second floor 1 bedroom retirement apartment is nestled in a highly convenient village setting and forms part of an exclusive development of just 26 well planned apartments specifically designed to offer the very best in retirement living for the 60+ age group. Constructed in 2016, the property radiates a sense of elegance and contemporary design. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall with large built-in storage cupboard, modern fitted kitchen, dual aspect lounge/dining room, generous double bedroom with generous walk-in wardrobe, and fresh shower room. Set within attractive landscaped gardens and within easy reach of the local village amenities and mainline rail link, these beautiful properties offer an elegant ancillary club lounge and guest suite for visitors, a house manager, video entry system and 24-hour emergency call link. Couple these benefits with under floor heating, integrated kitchen appliances, lift access and the remainder of a 10-year NHBC guarantee, these fine homes surely offer an excellent option for the downsizer seeking security and comfort. Additionally, the development features a motorised buggy parking room with electric roller shutter and charging points. Energy rating: B Knebworth village provides a High Street with shops for daily needs. There is a chemist, post office, doctors' surgery, two dentists, Co-op general store, Indian restaurant, Chinese take away, two cafés, wine merchants & a well-regarded junior/mixed infant school. The mainline railway station with frequent service allows access to London Kings Cross in around 25 /35 minutes. There are five churches all linked through the Knebworth Family of Churches, a Golf club & a great recreation ground with tennis courts and bowling green. The village is well placed for access to neighbouring towns and commuter links, with the following distances for guidance only: Stansted airport 28 miles - Luton airport 13 miles - Heathrow airport 39 miles - A1(m) 3.6 miles - Hertford 8.5 miles - St Albans 13 miles - M25 Jct23 14 miles.