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1 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (246 years remaining)
- First Floor Apartment
- Immaculately presented
- One bedroom
- Comfortable Lounge
- Fitted Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Allocated Parking Space
- Communal Grounds
- Easy walkng distance to Old Town
- Easy walking distance to Railway Station
Sympathetically converted in 2020, Century House comprises of just six individual apartments with Flat 4 conveniently situated on the first floor enjoying a pleasant outlook, opposite Stevenage Cricket Ground.
The apartment represents an ideal first time purchase or buy to let investment but could also appeal to buyers looking to downsize to an individual conveniently situated home. Century House retains a number of fine period features with the practical advantage of sealed unit double glazed sash windows to the front elevations and UPVC double glazed windows to any side and rear elevations. Gas to radiator central heating, tall ceiling heights complemented by period style tall skirtings, solid internal doors, white sanitaryware, bespoke contemporary Italian fitted kitchens with Corian work surfaces and integrated appliances with the advantage of a communal entryphone system, allocated parking space and both bike and bin stores. Remaining balance of 10 year builders warranty and a 250 year Lease from new. The accommodation comprises the communal reception hallway with stairs to the first floor, reception hallway, well-proportioned lounge with sash window to the front elevation, generous fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a well-appointed bathroom. The apartment benefits further from the use of communal gardens and viewing is highly recommended.
Rooms
LOCATION
Stevenage comprises of both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses and a Doctor’s Surgery. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town 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
Turretted brick-built portico with a period arched hardwood part-glazed front door with entry system opening to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With staircase rising to the first floor. Oak panelled front door opening to:
RECEPTION HALL 4.29m x 1.26m
Coat hanging space, video entryphone system, stylish oak effect flooring, deep shelved utility cupboard wth space and plumbing for a washing machine. Doors to:
LOUNGE 4.4m x 4.12m
A most comfortable room of excellent proportions featuring a sealed unit double glazed sash windows to the front elevation with a pleasant aspect overlookng Stevenage Cricket ground. TV and phone points, radiator, built-in bookshelves with a folding desk and stylish wooden effect flooring. Further eye level storage cupboard (possibly available by separate negotiation). Wide square archway opening to the kitchen creating a contemporary open-plan feel to the main living area.
KITCHEN 2.77m x 2.64m
Fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke Italian champagne gloss soft self-closing base and eye level units and drawers finished with contrasting white square edged Corian work surfaces with matching upstands and an inset stainless steel sink unit with carved drainer and counter-mounted mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a touch-sensitive electric induction hob with concealed extractor canopy above, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and stainless steel and glazed single oven. Under-unit and downlighters, contrasting stainless steel plinths and continuation of stylish wooden effect flooring. White tiled splashbacks.
BEDROOM 4.09m x 3.22m
A generous double room with sealed unit double glazed sash window to the front elevation, radiator, eye level storage cupboard (possibly available by separate negotiation). Measurements exclude a walk-in wardrobe with fitted hanging rails and shelving with a wall mounted gas fired combination boiler.
BATHROOM 2.62m x 1.55m
Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a low level wc with chrome push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and white gloss vanity cupboard below and a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and dual valve rain shower above. Illuminated vanity mirror, natural stone effect fully tiled walls and floor. Downlighters and white heated towel radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property is set back from Ditchmore Lane behind attractive period brick retaining walls with well stocked shrub borders, block paved parking area interspersed with a front garden laid to lawn with specimen trees with one allocated numbered parking space. Attractive brick-built arched portico providing the perfect introduction to this period conversion whilst a wide paved side access leads to the communal gardens at the rear with both the bin and bike store.
PARKING
One allocated numbered parking space.
COMMUNAL GROUNDS
The communal grounds combine areas of lawn, well stocked shrub borders, mature specimen trees and paved terracing with both lockable bin and bike stores.
LEASE DETAILS
The apartment is held on a 250 year Lease so 247 years remain unexpired. We have been informed by the owner that the maintenance charge payable is £1,475 per annum which includes ground rent.
COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Council Tax Band is B. The amount payable for the year 2023-24 is £1614.62.
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 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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