A CHAIN FREE, spacious two bedroom first floor apartment forming part of this well-regarded sought-after retirement complex within the heart of the Old Town. This well-presented first floor apartment features a generous dual aspect lounge, modern integrated kitchen, a most spacious master bedroom featuring a walk-in wardrobe and a well-proportioned en-suite shower room, a further second bedroom and additional family shower room. The apartment benefits further from individual thermostatically controlled electric underfloor heating and double glazing. A particular highlight of the complex is the most spacious residents lounge incorporating a kitchenette situated on the top floor with landscaped rooftop gardens to either side providing panoramic views over the surrounding roof tops. Viewing recommended.

GEORGE HOUSE
George House has been designed to support modern living with all apartments featuring walk in wardrobes, Sky+ connection point in living rooms, underfloor heating and camera entry system for use with a standard TV. The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during the day to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge, function room, reading room, and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has TV door entry and 24-hour
emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Home owners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. 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) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years of age or over.

LOCATION
The charming town of Old Stevenage has a lot to offer with its historic High Street and pedestrianised centre lined with a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants, banks and other essential amenities. The heart of the town is just a few minutes walk from George House where you will find an array of tasty venues to lunch or enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. A particularly popular choice is the elegant Cromwell Hotel – a 16th century farmhouse serving locally sourced foods. Homeowners can enjoy quick and convenient access to
surrounding areas including Hitchin, Letchworth, Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth. With a variety of shopping facilities and services in the local town centre, as well as convenient features including a relaxing club lounge with East and West facing roof terraces, George House will make for an ideal place in which to enjoy your retirement.

ENTRANCE HALL
Solid oak door with security lens and letter box leads in to entrance hall. The emergency speech module is wall mounted within the hall. Security door entry system. Door to walk-in utility cupboard housing a plumbed-in washer dryer and plenty of storage space. Further doors leading to the living room, bedrooms and guest shower room.

LIVING ROOM 6.2m x 3.07m
This dual aspect living room boasts a double glazed door with a Juliet balcony windows. In addition, there are two full height window panels at either end of the adjacent wall, providing plenty of natural light. Modern electric fire and surround. Two ceiling light points with modern fittings. Sky TV point (subscription fees may apply) and telephone points. Wood effect flooring. Part glazed wooden door leading to separate kitchen.

KITCHEN 2.46m x2.16m
An immaculate modern fitted kitchen with a large double glazed window fitted with roller blinds and remote opener. Beneath the window sits the stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Built in Bosch electric oven with matching microwave above. Four-ringed hob with splashback and matching extractor hood. Integrated fridge/freezer. A range of base and wall storage units. Ceiling and under (wall) unit spot lighting.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.98m x 2.97m
This generously sized master bedroom has ample space for bedroom furniture. Walk-in wardrobe with bespoke fitted shelving and hanging space. Another door leads into the en-suite shower room. TV, telephone points and power points. Double glazed window fitted with roller blind.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.18m x 2.1m
A fully tiled en-suite comprising; level access walk in shower with grab rail and fitted screen; WC; vanity unit wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath and a fitted mirror with light above. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord. Ceiling spot lights.

BEDROOM TWO 3.5m x 2.77m
A good sized second bedroom which would also be perfect for use as a dining room or study. Central ceiling light with modern fitting. TV and telephone points.

SHOWER ROOM 2.16m x 1.52m
A modern shower room fitted with shower cubicle with sliding glass door. Wash hand basin and fitted mirror with built-in light above. WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.

SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDES
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• 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
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Annual service charge £4,343.57 for financial year ending 30th June 2024.

PPARKING PERMIT SCHEME
The fee is usually £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

LEASE LENGTH
999 years from 1st June 2016.

GROUND RENT
Annual ground rent is £425.00.

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

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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