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Howarde Court, Old Town, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3DF

£280,000Leasehold

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Key Information

Tenure:Leasehold
Service charge:£1,224 per year
Ground rent:£360 per year
Time remaining on lease:128 years
Council tax band:C
Broadband:up to 1000Mbps
Mobile signal:*Based on indoor data coverage
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Key Features

GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE
Heart of Old Town
Two double bedrooms
En-suite shower room
Modern bathroom suite
Generous lounge/diner
Separate fitted kitchen
Electric security gates
Allocated parking space
Ideal First Purchase
Ideal Buy to Let Investment

Description

* VIEWING DAY SATURDAY 3RD MAY, PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT * A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious two bedroom GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE, tucked away in the corner of this highly regarded courtyard development with the advantage of its own PRIVATE ENTRANCE DOOR and an allocated parking space with the added security of electric automated security gates. The maisonette forms part of an exclusive highly sought-after courtyard development conveniently situated behind the historic Old Town High Street with easy reach of all the local amenities and within a 10 minute walk of the mainline railway station. The property would make an ideal first time purchase, buy to let investment or would suit a prospective purchaser looking to downsize to a convenient private property, within easy reach of local amenities. In full the accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, generous lounge/dining room, separate fitted kitchen, two generous double bedrooms with an en-suite to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. Further practical benefits include gas fired central heating with a new boiler in March 2024 and sealed unit double glazing. Viewing recommended.

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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
Composite double glazed front door opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Finished with stylish wooden flooring, radiator, central heating thermostat, downlighters, storage cupboard housing wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler replaced in March 2024 with an airing cupboard to one side with hot water cylinder and laundry shelves. Doors to:

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 4.80m x 3.23m
Featuring a continuation of the stylish wooden flooring, TV and phone points, two radiators, space for table, sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation and square arch to:

KITCHEN 2.94m x 2.37m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of beech base and eye level units and drawers finished with grey rolled edge work surfaces with an inset single sink unit with mixer tap. Appliances include a freestanding washing machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher with an integrated stainless steel and glazed single oven, four-ring stainless steel gas hob and a concealed extractor canopy above, under unit and downlighters, white tiled splashbacks and a sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM ONE 3.59m x 3.43m
Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail, radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation, TV and phone points. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.28m x 1.41m
Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a double width shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, low level wc with push button flush and pedestal hand wash basin with mixer tap, white tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, shaver point, downlighters and sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO 4.03m x 2.52m
A further double bedroom with TV point, radiator and a sealed unit double glazed window to the side elevation.

BATHROOM 2.29m x 1.88m
Fitted with a white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap, panelled bath with separate Aqualisa shower over and fitted shower screen, white tiled splashbacks with contrasting border tile, shaver point, downlighters, extractor fan and radiator.

OUTSIDE
Communal garden areas with attractive wooden pergola with seating to one corner.

PARKING
Allocated parking space situated immediately outside the front door with the added security of electric remote automated security gates opening directly onto the historic Old Town High Street and local amenities.

LEASE DETAILS
We are advised by the vendor the apartment has a 150 year Lease from 1/1/2004, therefore 129 years remain unexpired. We are further advised that the service charge is approximately £102 per month and the ground rent is £360 per annum (payable half yearly).

COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Council Tax Band is C.
The amount payable for the year 2024/25 is £2028.
The EPC Rating is to be advised.

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 will 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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Fairlands Primary School
(0.2 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 648
Age Range: 3 - 11
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
(0.31 miles)
Outstanding
Number of pupils: 211
Age Range: 3 - 7
Woolenwick Junior School
(0.31 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 229
Age Range: 7 - 11
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
(0.44 miles)
Outstanding
Number of pupils: 291
Age Range: 3 - 7
Barclay Academy
(0.45 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 649
Age Range: 11 - 18
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
(0.48 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 935
Age Range: 11 - 18
Almond Hill Junior School
(0.78 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 312
Age Range: 7 - 11
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
(0.83 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 1601
Age Range: 11 - 18
Larwood School
(0.85 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 86
Age Range: 5 - 11
Broom Barns Primary School
(0.85 miles)
Good
Number of pupils: 233
Age Range: 4 - 11

Property Calculators

Mortgage

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment:
£1,401 /mo.25 Years, 4.5% Interest
Loan
£252,000
Total Repay
£420,209

Stamp Duty

You’ll have to pay the stamp duty of:
£4,000
0% up to £125,000
2% from £125,000 to £250,000
5% from £250,000 to £280,000
Your effective stamp duty rate is 1.43%

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