A fantastic opportunity to purchase a first floor larger than average one bedroom apartment at the highly sought-after prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development conveniently situated within the heart of the historic Old Town. This SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR, CHAIN FREE APARTMENT enjoys the added benefits of a spacious dining area and a larger master bedroom when compared to other one bedroom apartments within the development. Built by Churchill Retirement Living, this apartment has thoughtfully designed offering a spacious arrangement of accommodation including a reception hallway with a useful walk-in storage cupboard, generous open-plan lounge with feature fireplace, dining area, contemporary stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a most spacious master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a well appointed modern shower room. Viewing highly recommended.

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:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 2.16m x 1.65m
Measurements exclude a useful walk-in storage cupboard with laundry shelves, meters and hot water cylinder, central heating thermostat, Caretech Support control panel, illuminated light switches, dado rail and doors to:

LOUNGE 7.02m x 3.19m
A spacious most comfortable lounge room with a feature cream natural stone effect fireplace with an inset flame effect electric fire creating a focal point to the room. Electric flat panelled radiator, TV and telephone points with FM and Satellite points, Lounge opens to the dining area with a glazed door opening to the kitchen.

DINING AREA 2.06m x 1.65m
The apartment has the added advantage of a defined dining area with ample space for a table with two double glazed windows to the front elevation enjoying rooftop views over the surrounding Old Town.

KITCHEN 2.44m x 2.32m
Fitted with a stylish range of grey gloss base and eye level units and drawers with chunky chrome handles complemented by square edged natural stone effect contrasting work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include a washing machine/dryer, under-counter fridge and separate freezer, eye level stainless steel oven with separate electric ceramic inset hob with stainless steel extractor canopy above, stylish wooden effect flooring, white tiled splashbacks with contrasting coloured grout, under-unit lighting, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater, extractor fan and double glazed window to the front elevation.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.94m x 2.82m
A larger than average master bedroom with measurements including a built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors extending to a dressing table recess with double glazed window to the front elevation. Electric flat panel radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation.

SHOWER ROOM 2.08m x 1.7m
Fitted with a stylish white three-piece suite comprising a low level WC with concealed cistern set to wooden grain panelling with matching vanity shelf with inset chrome dual push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap with matching wooden grain vanity shelf and cupboard below with matching bathroom cabinet above with an illuminated vanity mirror. Oversized walk-in shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower with floor level Caretech push button, 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.

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.

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 £2,123.72.
The service charge includes the cost of water, building insurance as well as Careline monitoring. Further details available upon request.

COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Tenure of this Property is: Leasehold
The Local Authority is: Stevenage
The Council Tax Band: B (£1,744 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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