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1 bedroom apartment

Retirement
Chain-free
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
570 sq ft / 53 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Ground rent: £425 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £2,267.86 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • South facing balcony
  • Chain free
  • Home manager on site
  • 24 hour call out systems
  • Multiple communal rooms
  • Communal roof terrace
*GUIDE PRICE £260,000 TO £270,000*A stunning upper floor retirement property within this highly sought after McCarthy & Stone development in the heart of Stevenage. Offering fantastic access to Stevenage Old Town and other local amenities.
The property itself boasts a large Entrance hall, double bedroom with walk in wardrobe, large lounge with balcony, fitted kitchen with built in appliances and a large walk in shower room. Further benefits include a large storage space that works well as a utility space in it's current format.

The Homeowners' lounge with a East and West facing roof terrace provides great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. The development also features plug for electric cars for residents use and also the disabled visitor parking place.

Everything Close To Hand - The charming town of Old Stevenage has a lot to offer with its historic High Street and pedestrianised centre lined with a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants, banks and other essential amenities. The heart of the town is just a few minutes walk from George House with a Tesco Express to easily meet your daily requirements. For a tasty lunch or coffee with friends visit On the Green restaurant, a beautiful Grade II listed building opposite the bowling green or the elegant Cromwell Hotel – a 16th century farmhouse serving locally sourced foods. Homeowners can enjoy quick and convenient access to surrounding areas including Hitchin, Letchworth, Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth. With a variety of shopping facilities and services in the local town centre, George House will make for an ideal place in which to enjoy your retirement.

Service Charge;
•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £2,267.86 pa (for financial year ending 07/22)

Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability) - The fee is usually £250 per annum, permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from 1st June 2016
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2031

Rooms

Entrance Hall
Solid oak door with spy hole leads in to entrance hall. The emergency speech module is wall mounted within the hall. Security door entry system. Door to walk in utility room / storage space.

Living Area 19'9 x 11'4 (max points)
A stunning lounge/dining space, carpeted flooring, oak internal doors, uPVC single door leading to West facing balcony.

Kitchen Width 7'8
Modern kitchen with fitted base and wall units finished in a white high gloss. Double glazed west facing window, sink with mixer tap and drainer. Built in oven which is waist height with microwave above. Four ringed hob with and matching extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer. Ceramic floor tiles

Bedroom 12'7 x 9'6 (excluding entrance area)
uPVC double glazed window, carpeted flooring, ceiling lights and large walk in wardrobe.

Shower Room 7'1 x 6'11
A large modern shower room comprising; walk in double shower with glass screen and support rail, WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with a fitted mirror above. Ceiling spot lights. Ceramic floor tiles. Emergency pull-cord.

Disclaimer
haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service. If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above. haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 17, 2021

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