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£240,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

The Lawns, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2
Retirement
Chain-free
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
570 sq ft / 53 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 995 yrs left
Service charge: £2,428.44 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 (995 years remaining)
  • CHAIN FREE
  • Ground Floor Retirement Flat
  • Two bedrooms
  • Lounge/dining room
  • Fitted kitchen, Modern bathroom
  • Economy 7 heating
  • Own private patio garden
  • Guest Suite, Laundry Room
  • Allocating parking space
A rare opportunity to purchase a much improved, spacious GROUND FLOOR two bedroom retirement maisonette with its own private part covered PATIO leading into the communal gardens.

Extensively improved throughout within the last two years with highlights including re-plastered ceilings, stylish oak flooring with replacement carpets to both bedrooms with bespoke Sharps built in wardrobes to the main bedroom and both a modern kitchen and shower room.

Built exclusively for the "over 60's" conveniently situated adjacent to a Doctors Surgery, Sainsbury's supermarket and a Lloyds Pharmacy. The maisonette enjoys the advantage of its own private ground floor front door leading to a spacious arrangement of accommodation comprising a storm porch with double external power socket, bin storage cupboard with composite double glazed front door opening to the reception hallway, a generous lounge/dining room with sliding patio doors opening to the patio and communal gardens beyond, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. Further benefits include electric Economy 7 heating and double glazing. There is an allocated parking space and use of the communal gardens. 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 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 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 currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated)

FACILITIES
* 24 hour monitored emergency pull cord system with pendant available for vulnerable persons * Use of on-site laundry room with two washing machines and two tumble dryers * Guest Suite available for a minimum charge of £5.00 per night * Part time on-site Estate Manager

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Covered storm porch with storage cupboard, external double power socket and a composite double glazed front door opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Finished with stylish oak flooring, airing cupboard with hot water tank and storage shelves. Emergency pull cord, Economy 7 storage heater and doors to:

KITCHEN 2.58m x 2.38m
Fitted with a modern range of beech effect base and eye level units incorporating a spice rack whilst finished with replacement handles and black granite effect work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome taps. Continuation of the stylish oak flooring, wall mounted electric heater, emergency pull cord, freestanding fridge/freezer and stainless steel double oven with electric hob. Tiled splashbacks, wall mounted electric heater and double glazed window to the front elevation.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 4.42m x 4.11m
A well-proportioned comfortable room featuring continuation of the stylish oak flooring., white wooden painted fire surround with tiled hearth with an electric fire. Economy 7 electric storage heater, emergency pull cord, sealed unit double glazed sliding patio doors opening onto a part-covered patio with views to the communal gardens beyond.

BEDROOM ONE 4.04m x 2.74m
Wall mounted Economy 7 electric storage heater, double glazed window to both the rear and side elevations with measurements including a range of Sharps bespoke built-in wardrobes with shelf and hanging rail.

BEDROOM TWO 3.07m x 2.03m
Measurements exclude a built-in cupboard with hanging rail and the door recess. Electric wall mounted panel heater and double glazed window to the front elevation.

SHOWER ROOM 2.1m x 1.73m
Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level wc with push button flush, pedestal hand wash with corner shower cubicle with fitted electric shower, white tiled walls with electric heated towel rail, tiled effect flooring, shaver point and an opaque double glazed window to the side elevation. Emergency pull cord.

OUTSIDE

PATIO GARDEN
This ground floor apartment enjoys the advantage of a part-covered private screened paved patio providing a perfect vantage point with pleasant views over the well maintained communal gardens, accessed directly from the patio doors in the lounge.

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Well maintained communal gardens laid predominantly to lawn extending to both sides of the development with a number of mature trees and shrubbery with a central residents seating area.

PARKING
There is one allocated parking space situated within close proximity of the property

LAUNDRY ROOM
There is an on-site laundry room available for use by the residents with two washing machines and tumble dryers.

GUEST SUITE
There is a guest suite available with a minimum charge of £5.00 per night.

LEASE INFORMATION
The apartment is held on a 999 year Lease with 996 years remaining unexpired. Service charge: £202.37 per month which includes building insurance, the services of a part-time Estates Manager plus the 24 hour monitored emergency pull cord system with pendant for vulnerable persons, useful on-site laundry room, a Guest Suite, external window cleaning and the upkeep of the communal grounds.

PAYMENT TO FREEHOLDER UPON SALE
We have been advised by the Freeholder that upon sale there is a sinking fund payment liable (further details upon request).

AGENTS NOTE
All items of furniture possibly available by separate negotiation, if so required.

COUNCIL TAX and EPC
The Council Tax Band is "B". The EPC Rating is C.

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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