A smartly presented ground floor retirement apartment with two good sized double bedrooms and attractive views to the front over Hitchin's Historic Market and St Mary's Church.

Well placed for many amenities including the vibrant town centre and Asda, this attractive home forms part of this established and popular retirement development where residents benefit from the use of the many communal facilities. These include the social residents lounge and kitchen. The services of a house manager, a laundry room, guest suite facilities plus attractive landscaped communal gardens.

The property features a wide entrance hall with a deep built in storage/airing cupboard. Two large double sized bedrooms, one of which is presently being used as a separate dining/hobbies room. Built in wardrobes to the main bedroom. An impressive lounge/dining room with a central fireplace and attractive views. A fitted kitchen with built in appliances plus a fitted bathroom with a shower. For the peace of mind there is a 24 hour Careline System.

Internal viewing is highly recommended of this Chain Free home.

The Accommodation Comprises -

On The Ground Floor - Communal entrance door with Security Entry Phone system opening to:-

Communal Entrance Hall - Lift and stairs providing access to all floors. Access to Manager's Office, Laundry Room and communal Lounge. Entrance door opening to:-

Entrance Hall - Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord. Entrance door intercom system. Electric storage heater. Walk in airing/storage cupboard with shelving plus power and light. Doors to Lounge/Dining Room, Bathroom, main Bedroom, and Dining/Second Bedroom.

Lounge/Dining Room - 5.61m x 3.25m (18'5" x 10'8") - Central fireplace with electric coal fire and hearth (not tested). TV point. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Electric storage heater. Emergency pull cord. uPVC double glazed multi-paned window to front. French doors to:-

Kitchen - 2.46m x 2.31m max (8'1" x 7'7" max) - Fitted with a range of floorstanding and wall mounted storage units with various storage drawers with storage shelving. Ample rolled edge worksurfaces. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Part tiled walls. Electrolux single oven (not tested). Electric hob (not tested) with extractor (not tested). Coved ceiling. Electric Creda wall mounted heater (not tested). Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge or freezer. Emergency pull cord. uPVC double glazed multi-paned window with attractive views across the market to St Mary's Church.

Bedroom One - 6.73m x 2.74m max (22'1" x 9'0" max) - Electric storage heater. Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord. Telephone point. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rails and storage shelving. uPVC double glazed multi-paned window to front.

Bedroom Two/Dining Room - 5.87m x 2.79m (19'3" x 9'2") - Electric storage heater. Coved ceiling. uPVC double glazed multi-paned window to front.

Bathroom - 2.06m x 1.70m (6'9" x 5'7") - Fitted with a suite comprising low level W.C, washbasin set in vanity unit with storage beneath and panelled bath with a shower unit over (not tested), shower screen and emergency push button. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan. Shaver socket and light. Coved ceiling. Electric Creda wall mounted heater (not tested).

Outside -

Communal Gardens - With various mature flower and shrub beds. Steps with railing leading down to seating areas which are part paved and gravelled. Further separate seating area. Outside security lighting. Part enclosed by railings.

Parking - Limited communal Residents and Visitors parking available (subject to availability).

Communal Facilities - The development benefits from a residents lounge and kitchen, house manager, laundry room and guest suite facilities.

Floor Plans - Please note that the floor plans are not to scale and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any dimensions given are approximate. Therefore the accuracy of the floor plans cannot be guaranteed.

Council Tax Band - We are advised that the Council Tax Band for this property is Band C. This information was obtained from the Valuation Office Agency - Council Tax Valuation List displayed on the Internet.

Floor Area - Approx 68sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. conservatory, integral garage etc).

Epc Rating - Current B; Potential B.

Lease Details - Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 1 March 2002
Service Charge: £2,333.77 (6 monthly charge covering the period between 1st March 2023 - 31st August 2023)
Ground Rent: £410p.a (payable half yearly in 2 instalments)

Services - All mains services are understood to be installed and connected. Please note that Norgans have not tested any services or appliances connected or installed at this property.

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