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Danestrete, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1YJ

£140,000Leasehold

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Key Information

Tenure:Leasehold
Service charge:ÂŁ3,000 per year
Ground rent:ÂŁ400 per year
Time remaining on lease:107 years
Council tax band:B
Broadband:up to 80Mbps
Mobile signal:*Based on indoor data coverage
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Key Features

CHAIN FREE Retirement Apartment
Exclusively For Over 60's
1 Bedroom, First Floor
Rear facing aspect away from the new apartments
Comfortable Lounge/Dining Rm
Well appointed bathroom
Fitted Kitchen
Residents Lounge
On Site Warden
24 Hour Call Care Service
Laundry Room
Residents parking

Description

A spacious, first floor CHAIN FREE one bedroom apartment enjoying the benefit of an enclosed BALCONY whilst situated within this highly regarded retirement complex within the heart of the New town centre just a short walk to the shops and mainline railway station. Built exclusively for the over 60's, the apartment shares the benefit of a communal residents lounge, kitchen and a guest suite. The apartment benefits further from an on-site manager and 24 hours care call service. The accommodation comprises a generous hallway with a coats cupboard and walk-in airing cupboard, spacious lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, a generous double bedroom with built-in mirror fronted wardrobes and a well-appointed bathroom. The apartment has electric Economy 7 heating, fresh air ventilation system and double glazing. In addition there is a pleasant communal courtyard garden and residents parking spaces. Viewing recommended.

LOCATION
Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North. Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan. The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. Fairlands Valley Park and lakes are nearby. Stevenage mainline railway station offers a fast and frequent rail service into London Kings Cross (23 mins) and the St Pancras International rail link to Europe. Both Luton and Stansted Airports are approximately 20 miles away.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Communal front door with entryphone system opening to:

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
With lift and staircase rising to all floors with a private front door to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 2.54m x 1.23m
A welcoming reception hallway with entryphone system, and emergency pull-cord. Doors to:

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 5.36m x 4.22m
Of excellent proportions when compared to other similar one bedroom apartments within the complex combining both seating and dining areas. Double glazed window to the front elevation with a fresh air venting unit. Meter cupboard, Wall mounted Economy 7 electric storage heater, TV and FM aerial points and glazed double door with side window opening to:

BALCONY
Part enclosed by metal railings and glazed balustrades with non-slip tiled flooring.

BEDROOM 3.86m x 2.6m
A comfortable double room with measurements including built-in wardrobes with bi-folding mirror fronted doors. Emergency pull-cord, wall mounted Economy 7 electric storage heater, TV and FM aerial points and double glazed window to the front elevation.

KITCHEN 2.2m x 1.75m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of beech effect base and eye level units and drawers finished with natural stone effect work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include an AEG white oven, electric hob with a white extractor canopy above and an integrated under-counter fridge and separate freezer. Natural stone effect tiled splashbacks and double glazed window to the front elevation with an easy winder system for ease of opening.

BATHROOM 2.69m x 2.21m
Wooden panelled bath with shower over and shower screen, Low level wc and a vanity hand wash basin with vanity cupboard below. Natural stone effect fully tiled walls, shaver point, extractor fan, wall mounted electric Dimplex heater and electric heated towel rail. Airing cupboard with hot water system and shelves.

COMMUNAL LOUNGE
Owners have use of a spacious communal lounge with a number of regular events, such as coffee mornings, keep fit, line dancing and excursions. There is also use of the communal kitchen area and a guest suite is available for any overnight guests. Further details upon request. (Please note some activities may be affected by Covid guidelines)

LAUNDRY ROOM
Situated on the ground floor, there is a fully fitted laundry room with the use of washing machines and tumble dryers, the use of which is included within the maintenance charge.

LEASE DETAILS
The apartment is held on a 125 year Lease from 1st June 2008, therefore 107 years remain unexpired. We are advised that the current annual maintenance charge payable is ÂŁ3,014.80 and the annual ground rent is ÂŁ425.00. This includes window cleaning, water rates, building insurance and use of the communal services including the laundry room.

OUTSIDE
There is residents parking with an attractive communal courtyard style garden.

AGENTS NOTE
Please note that any potential buyer will need to attend a meeting with the Warden/Manager to confirm their suitability for occupancy. Further details upon request. If purchasing as a single occupant you need to be 60 years of age or over, if purchasing as a couple, one occupant needs to be 60 years of age but the other can be 55 years of age or over.

COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Council Tax Band is B.
The EPC Rating is B.

VIEWING INFORMATION
Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

DISCLAIMER
Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

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Good
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(0.63 miles)
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Age Range: 3 - 11
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
(0.76 miles)
Good
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
(0.83 miles)
Outstanding
Number of pupils: 211
Age Range: 3 - 7
Woolenwick Junior School
(0.83 miles)
Requires Improvement
Number of pupils: 229
Age Range: 7 - 11
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
(0.84 miles)
Outstanding
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Age Range: 3 - 11
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(0.95 miles)
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
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(0.98 miles)
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Age Range: 3 - 11

Property Calculators

Mortgage

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment:
ÂŁ700 /mo.25 Years, 4.5% Interest
Loan
ÂŁ126,000
Total Repay
ÂŁ210,105

Stamp Duty

You’ll have to pay the stamp duty of:
ÂŁ0
0% up to ÂŁ140,000
Your effective stamp duty rate is 0%

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