Forming part of an exclusive, gated development of high-quality apartments, this impressive two double bedroom duplex home enjoys a prime position at the head of the historic Old Town, directly opposite The Bowling Green. Set behind secure electric gates, the property benefits from allocated parking and is offered to the market chain free.
Arranged over the first and second floors, the apartment offers spacious and well-appointed accommodation throughout. Features include double glazing, gas-fired central heating, and a generous open-plan lounge/dining room with a feature fireplace and access to a private balcony. The modern fitted kitchen comes complete with appliances, while a convenient cloakroom/WC is also located on the first floor.
The accommodation in full comprises a secure communal entrance with entry phone system, leading to a welcoming reception hallway, open-plan living/dining space, fitted kitchen, and cloakroom. Upstairs, the landing provides access to two well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en suite shower room, alongside a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from one allocated parking space within the gated development. The location is particularly convenient, being within easy walking distance of the mainline railway station, making it ideal for commuters.
This superb home will appeal to a range of buyers, including downsizers, first-time purchasers, and investors, with an estimated rental income of approximately ÂŁ1,550 per calendar month.
LOCATION
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. 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 two Doctor’s Surgeries. 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 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.
GROUND FLOOR
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Communal front door with entry phone system with staircase rising to the first-floor with entrance door to:
FIRST-FLOOR
RECEPTION HALLWAY
A wide, welcoming L-shaped reception hallway, radiator, staircase rising to the first-floor with storage cupboard below, central heating thermostat, wall-mounted entry phone, double doors opening to the lounge/dining room with further doors to:
CLOAKROOM/WC 2.34m x 1m
Fitted with a low-level WC with push button flush, vanity handwash basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback, radiator, and sealed unit double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
KITCHEN 2.676m x 2.376m
Fitted with a modern range of beech effect base and eye-level units and drawers finished with square-edged composted work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated stainless-steel and glazed double oven with a stainless-steel gas hob and stainless-steel extractor canopy. Integrated fridge/freezer with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a cupboard housing wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 4.865m x 4.719m
A particular highlight of the apartment is the most spacious open-plan lounge/dining room featuring a natural stone fire-place with matching hearth and surround with an inset living flame gas fire, two radiators, and ample space for dining table. Sealed unit double-glazed window to the front elevation and a sealed unit double-glazed French doors opening to the enclosed balcony.
SECOND-FLOOR LANDING
Access to loft space, and a linen cupboard with laundry shelves. Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 4.365m (into recess) x 3.380m
A comfortable, well-proportioned double room with measurements excluding a sealed unit double-glazed dormer window to the front elevation. Radiator, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.393m x 1.463m
Fitted with a low-level WC with push button flush, pedestal handwash basin with mixer tap and a double width shower cubicle with Aqualisa thermostatic shower, downlighters, extractor fan, radiator, tiled walls to half height and a sealed unit double-glazed Velux window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM TWO 4.466m (into recess) x 3.714m
A further double room with a radiator, with measurements excluding a walk-in double-glazed dormer window to the rear elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.040m x 1.915m
Fitted with a low-level WC with push button flush, pedestal handwash basin with mixer tap, panelled bath with antique style mixer tap and shower attachment with a separate thermostatic ? shower over the bath. Downlighters, tiled splashbacks, extractor fan, and a radiator.
MANAGEMENT CHARGES
There is a management charge for the maintenance and upkeep of the development and the communal areas payable at ÂŁ100 per year plus an additional service charge of ÂŁ1,036 per year.
TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this Property is: Leasehold
Lease Length: 199 Years from 01/01/2005
The Local Authority is: Stevenage
The Council Tax Band: C (ÂŁ2,126 Per Year)
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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