Stevenage comprises of both the New and Old Towns. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants and public houses. The New Town provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks along with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, Fairlands Valley Park and lakes, the Leisure Park with its restaurants, bars and night club, bowling alley and 16-screen Cineworld complex. 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.
A secure entryphone system and front door opening to:
Communal staircase rising to the first floor with a composite front door opening to:
An "L" shaped reception hallway finished with wooden laminate flooring complemented by downlighters with a radiator and entryphone system, access to the loft space and a useful walk-in storage cupboard with shelf and hanging rail with an additional deep linen/storage cupboard. Doors opening to:
A comfortable room finished with downlighters, radiator and a double glazed window to the front elevation.
Fitted with a modern range of cream shaker style base and eye level units and drawers finished with wooden effect rolled edge work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. White tiled splashbacks with appliances including an integrated black glazed single oven (possibly available by separate negotiation), white four-ring gas hob with extractor canopy above, space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge/freezer. Stylish grey tiled effect flooring, downlighters, wall mounted gas fired combination boiler and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.
A generous double room with measurements including a substantial range of freestanding wardrobes with drawers below across the full length of the room (possibly available by separate negotiation), radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.
Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with a chrome mixer tap with an electric shower over with bi-folding shower screen, white vanity hand wash basin with white gloss vanity cupboard below, low level wc to one side with concealed cistern behind white gloss panels with white vanity shelf and chrome push button flush. White tiled walls, decorative border tile, contrasting natural stone effect floor tiles and double glazed window to the rear elevation.
The property enjoys the benefit of wrap-around communal gardens laid primarily to lawn with shrub borders and boundary hedging.
Ample residents parking bays situated adjacent to the building.
Situated to the rear of the block with two rotary washing lines and a bin store.
We have been advised by the current owner that 90 years remain unexpired on the Lease with an annual ground rent of £10.00 and an annual service charge of £634.84. This includes care taking and cleaning, electricity for the block, ground maintenance, insurance for the block, repairs and management fees.
The apartment block has been served with a Section 20 Notice with work undertaken to cover all communal areas including windows, external wall insulation, front and rear door entry system, vinyl flooring, block signage, fire checks, gas checks, electrical work, bin store refurbishment, canopies maintenance, drying area refurbishment, fencing, ramped access, asbestos review and removal. It is our understanding that the cost of the completed works undertaken have been estimated at approximately £13,000 per apartment but the final statement is currently awaited. Further details upon request.
The Council Tax Band is B. The amount payable for the year 2021-22 is £1481.04.The EPC Rating is C.
Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.
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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Talk to our Independent Adviser who will pleased to discuss options with you.Mr Adrian Murphy, Independent Mortgage Advice Bureau, 61 High Street, Old Town, Stevenage SG1 3AQT: 01438 360040. E: adrian.murphy@imab.net
