This is an opportunity to acquire a ground floor, south facing one bedroom apartment with private patio which has been professionally redecorated with new carpet throughout prior to sale. It is located within the prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development in the heart of the historic Old Town, at the end of the west hallway with the benefit of no other apartments or facilities adjacent to the apartment. This spacious, chain free apartment has the advantage of a bright, open-plan lounge/dining room with a door providing direct access on to a private patio and beautifully maintained rear communal gardens. You can enjoy privacy and a quiet secluded outlook on your patio with full sun in the morning and shade throughout the afternoon. Constructed by Churchill Retirement Living in 2016, the apartment is beautifully presented - the property was professionally redecorated prior to sale featuring ivory cream emulsioned walls and white satin woodwork, complemented by new Cormar Primo Naturals Brioche carpet throughout. The thoughtfully designed accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a large walk-in storage room, generous open-plan lounge/dining area, stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including new washer/dryer and freezer, bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes, and a modern shower room with new shower enclosure. Curtains and blinds are also included in the sale price. The apartment is fitted with modern low carbon energy efficient heating, utilising Jaga DBE Low Surface Temperature radiators in the lounge and bedroom which are connected to the communal air source heat pump system. There is a chrome heated towel rail in the shower room and Dimplex heater in the kitchen. Council tax for the financial year ending March 2026 was £1300 for single occupancy, £1774 for double. There are no individual heating, water or sewerage charges for this property as they are included in the service charge. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, quality and position of this exceptional apartment within the development.

This is an opportunity to acquire a ground floor, south facing, one bedroom apartment with private patio which is ready for occupancy, within the prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development in the heart of the historic Old Town. Located at the end of the west hallway and with the benefit of no other apartments or facilities adjacent to the apartment.

This spacious, chain-free apartment has the advantage of a bright, open-plan lounge/dining room with a door providing direct access onto a private patio and beautifully maintained rear communal gardens. You can enjoy privacy and a quiet, secluded outlook on your patio with full sun in the morning and shade throughout the afternoon.

Constructed by Churchill Retirement Living in 2016, the apartment is beautifully presented - the property was professionally redecorated in February 2026 featuring ivory cream emulsion walls and white satin woodwork, complemented by new Cormar Primo Naturals Brioche carpet throughout. The thoughtfully designed accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a large walk-in storage room, generous lounge/dining area, stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including new washer/dryer and freezer, bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes, and a modern shower room with new shower enclosure. Curtains and blinds are also included in the sale price.

The apartment is fitted with modern low carbon energy efficient heating, utilising Jaga DBE Low Surface Temperature radiators in the lounge and bedroom which are connected to the communal air source heat pump system. There is a chrome heated towel rail in the shower room and Dimplex heater in the kitchen.

Council tax for the financial year ending March 2026 was £1,330. There are no individual water/sewerage charges for this property as they are included in the service charge. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, quality and position of this exceptional apartment within the development.

LOCATION
The historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, hairdressers, a Library, two Doctors’ Surgeries and nearby local bus services/mainline station into Kings Cross. Lister Hospital, the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club and the Leisure Park/Cineworld are also in easy reach.

Stevenage currently has a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks and will shortly undergo a £1billion Regeneration Plan which will initially include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introduce eleven areas including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities

Stevenage comprises 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.

SPECIFICATION
• At least one of the Owners living in a Churchill apartment must be aged over 60, with the partner being over 55
• Owners’ Lounge for both regular social events plus general use by residents
• Wellbeing Suite
• Fully furnished Guest Suite
• Proximity fob door entry system to main entrance of the development
• The cost of heating, water and sewerage for the apartment is included in the service charge
• Double glazing throughout
• Modern low carbon energy efficient Jaga DBE low surface temperature radiators in the lounge and bedroom
• Chrome heated towel rail in shower room
• Fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors
• Telephone and television points in the lounge and bedroom
• Illuminated light switches
• Lodge Manager
• Landscaped gardens
• Car park
• Lift to all floors
• Refuse store
• Constructed to NHBC standards with 10 Year Home Warranty

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Front door opening to:

ENTRANCE HALL 2.18m x 1.88m
Careline control panel, illuminated light switches and doors to lounge, bedroom, storage room and shower room.

STORAGE ROOM 2.95m x 0.97m
Large storage room with laundry shelves, electric meter and hot water cylinder, central heating controls and electrical distribution board.

LOUNGE 5.18m x 3.18m
A spacious, comfortable lounge/dining area with the advantage of a south facing, double glazed door/sidescreen on to the private patio and communal rear gardens, the focal point of the room being a contemporary mantelpiece and fire surround with Optiflame LED inset electric fire. There is an electric radiator, plus television and telephone points with FM and satellite points.

KITCHEN 2.45m x 2.30m
The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of grey gloss base and wall units with chrome handles, complemented by square edged natural stone effect work surfaces, plus an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a new washing machine/dryer, new undercounter freezer, under-counter fridge, eye level stainless steel oven and electric ceramic inset hob with stainless steel extractor canopy. Stylish wooden effect flooring, white tiled splashbacks with contrasting coloured grout, under-unit lighting, wall mounted Dimplex electric fan heater, extractor fan and double glazed window overlooking the rear communal garden.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.8m x 2.82m
Good sized bedroom with dual aspect provided by two double glazed windows, one overlooking the rear communal garden and one looking to the side elevation. Measurements include the built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors. There is an electric radiator, illuminated light switch plus television and telephone points with FM and satellite points.

SHOWER ROOM 2.07m x 2.07m
The shower room has a new shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower bar, floor level Careline push button, chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and extractor fan. White low level wc with concealed cistern including inset dual push button flush; hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap; bathroom cabinet above sink with an illuminated vanity mirror and matching cupboard below.

OUTSIDE

PRIVATE PATIO
Direct access from the lounge to the private patio with communal gardens beyond.

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Extensive communal gardens situated to the rear of the development with regularly maintained lawn, mature trees and shrub borders.

PARKING
Residents’ car park situated to the side of the development.

LEASE DETAILS
We have been advised that the apartment is held on a 125 year Lease from 2016. For the financial year ending March 2026, the annual ground rent was £820.00 and the annual service charge was £3,432.00 (paid half yearly). These charges include heating, water and sewerage to the apartment, Careline monitoring, Lodge Manager remuneration, buildings insurance, window cleaning, grounds maintenance, lift maintenance, communal area cleaning, heating and lighting to communal areas. There is also a contingency fund for planned and reactive major works, plus unforeseen future expenses relating to maintenance or repairs. Further details available upon request.

COUNCIL TAX and EPC
Tenure: Leasehold
Council Tax Band: B (£1,744 Per Year)
Borough: Stevenage
EPC Rating Band: C (75)

AGENTS NOTE
Please note that any potential buyer will need to attend a meeting with the Warden/Manager to confirm their suitability for occupancy. Further details upon request.

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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