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1 bedroom flat

Retirement
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Flat
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
548 sq ft / 51 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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

  • ALMOST NEW one bedroom first floor apartment with walk out balcony
  • PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVISE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE - PLEASE TALK WITH THE PROPERTY CONSULTANT FOR MORE INFORMATION
  • House Manager
  • 24-hour emergency call system
  • Residents Lounge
  • Guest Suite
  • Lift to all floors
  • Beautiful Landscaped gardens
*Almost New* one bedroom first floor apartment with WALK OUT BALCONY situated within a popular MCCARTHY STONE retirement living development.

PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVISE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AVAILABLE

Royal Gardens - Royal Gardens has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, 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).

Local Area - Buntingford is a highly desirable town located in Hertfordshire, about 45 miles north of London and 25 miles south east of Cambridge. A popular commuter town for folks working in London and Stevenage, the town has a friendly and bustling atmosphere and plenty of local amenities and attractions. On the main High Street, residents will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, takeaways and bars, as well as independent boutiques and shops, supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bank, hairdressers and a library. There's also a weekly market held every Monday which sells fresh produce, flowers and locally made crafts.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response speech module is situated in the hall. From the hallway there are two large storage / airing cupboards. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Raised electric power sockets, decorative ceiling light and fitted carpets. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and wet room.

Lounge - The bright and spacious lounge has the benefit of French doors leads onto a balcony large enough to house a small outdoor dining set overlooking the front elevation. The spacious room allows ample space for dining. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, two ceiling light points and newly fitted carpets. Part glazed door leading to the separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted modern kitchen with white high gloss low and eye level units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The inset sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits below the window. Electric waist height oven (for minimal bend) and microwave above. Four ring hob with extractor hood above. Integral brand new fridge/freezer. Ceiling light, tiled flooring and electric sockets.

Bedroom - Spacious bedroom with a window with views towards the front elevation. Door leads onto a large walk in wardrobe with lots of storage space. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, central ceiling light with fan, fitted carpets and electric heater.

Wet Room - Modern purpose built wet room with a full width walk in shower unit with grab rails and glass screen. WC. Wash hand basin with vanity unit storage cupboard and wall mounted mirror with built in light above. Heated towel rail and tiled flooring.

Service Charge - . 24-hour emergency call system
. on-site visiting house manager
. Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 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

Annual Service Charge fee: £3,105.96 for financial year ending 31st March 2024. 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.

*Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Leasehold Information - Lease length: 999 years from 1st Jan 2020
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2035
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.

Additional Services - * Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
* Removal Service* Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
* Solicitors* Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on April 30, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on April 30, 2022

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on January 23, 2020 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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