A rare opportunity to purchase this larger than average, well presented second floor one bedroom apartment benefiting from a most spacious open plan lounge/dining room whilst located on the front of the highly sought-after prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development, conveniently situated within the heart of the historic Old Town, just a short walk to the local amenities and mainline railway station beyond. Built by Churchill Retirement Living, this apartment is well presented and thoughtfully designed offering a spacious arrangement of accommodation which include a reception hallway, generous open-plan lounge/dining room, contemporary stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a most spacious master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a well appointed modern shower room. Further practical benefits include electric heating and double glazing whilst the development benefits from residents parking and generous well maintained communal gardens. Viewing is highly recommended.

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.

SPECIFICATION
Age exclusive development
* Lift to all floors
* Landscaped gardens
* Car park
* Proximity fob door entry system to main entrance of the development
* Lodge Manager
* Fully furnished Owners' Lounge
* Coffee Bar
* Wellbeing Suite
* Fully furnished Guest Suite
* Constructed to NHBC Standards with 10 Year Home Warranty
* Refuse Room
* Double glazing throughout
* Telephone + television points in living room + bedroom
* Fitted mirrored wardrobes
* Illuminated light switches

THE ACCOMODATION COMPRISES
Front door to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 2.16m x 1.83m
A welcoming reception hallway with dado rail, central heating thermostat, Caretech alarm with wrist band, useful shelved linen/storage cupboard with hot water cistern, light, shelving and meters. Doors to:

LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 7m x 3.43m
A most comfortable room of excellent proportions with TV aerial and telephone point, wall mounted electric heater, feature fireplace with electric fire, space for dining table, double glazed window to the front elevation and glazed door to:

KITCHEN 2.44m x 2.31
Fitted with a stylish range of dove grey gloss base and eye level units and drawers complemented by square edged natural stone effect contrasting work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a washer/dryer, under-counter fridge and separate freezer, eye level stainless steel oven with separate electric ceramic inset hob with stainless steel extractor canopy above. White tiled splashbacks with contrasting coloured grout, under-unit and downlighters, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater and double glazed window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM 5.92m x 2.82m
A generous double bedroom with measurements including a built-in double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, wall mounted electric heater and double glazed window to the front elevation.

SHOWER ROOM 2.06m x 1.68m
Fitted with a stylish white three-piece suite comprising a low level wc with a concealed cistern set to wooden grain panelling with an inset chrome dual push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap with matching wooden grain vanity cupboard below with matching bathroom cabinet above with illuminated vanity mirror. Oversized walk-in corner shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower with full level Caretech push button wc, chrome heated towel rail, natural stone effect tiled walls with contrasting textured border tile and extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

COMMUNAL GARDENS
Extensive communal gardens situated to the rear of the development with well 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 with an annual ground rent payable of £575.00 and an annual service charge of £2,352.42. The service charge includes the cost of water and building insurance as well as Careline monitoring. Further details available upon request.

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

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.
It is standard practice with all Churchill Developments that the seller pays 1% of the future sale price of the property to Churchill Retirement Living upon completion of any future sale.

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 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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