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Swingate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1AX

£176,500Leasehold

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Key Information

Tenure:Leasehold
Service charge:£1,700 per year
Ground rent:£225 per year
Time remaining on lease:115 years
Council tax band:B
Broadband:up to 80Mbps
Mobile signal:*Based on indoor data coverage
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Key Features

Town Centre Apartment
Third Floor
One Double Bedroom
Kitchen/Dining Room
Well appointed bathroom
Few minutes walk to Station
Ideal First Purchase
Ideal Buy to Let Investment

Description

Spacious one bedroom Town Centre apartment situated on the third floor serviced by a lift and on-site concierge. The apartment is well presented throughout and features radiator heating and large double glazed windows providing an abundance of natural light. The impressive layouts include the rare advantage of a spacious fitted kitchen/dining room with a separate lounge, a spacious master bedroom and a stylish bathroom. The apartment is serviced by lifts to all floors with the added security of an on-site concierge and video entry phone system. In full the accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hallway, lounge, open-plan kitchen/dining room, double bedroom and a well-appointed bathroom. An iconic development of 150 apartments in a 'landmark building' in the heart of Stevenage New Town, formerly occupied by HM Land Registry and later converted into an exclusive apartment complex in 2016. Conveniently situated in the Town Centre just a 4 minute walk from the train station with direct fast trains to London Kings Cross in 23 minutes and direct trains to Central London, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Cambridge. EWS1 Survey completed with "B" rating, compliant for mortgage lending. Viewing 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..

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Communal front door with fob access and video entryphone system opening to the communal reception hallway with residents and visitors seating area and notice board, concierge office, lift and staircase to all floors. Secure coded communal post room and cycle storage to basement level with full CCTV. Concierge service including delivery acceptance and arranging maintenance available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Motion-sensor illuminated communal hallways leading to the apartment's front door which opens to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY 1.88m x 1.10m
White gloss timber entrance door with peephole, double lock and chain, opening to a wide welcoming reception hallway finished with stylish dark oak wooden effect flooring, radiator, wall-mounted video entryphone, downlighters and doors to:

LOUNGE 3.1m x 3.1m
Continuation of stylish wooden effect flooring, radiator, double glazed picture window to the front elevation, TV and phone points, radiator. Doorway to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 5.07m x 2.57m
A particular highlight of the property is the larger than average open-plan kitchen/dining room featuring continuation of the dark oak wooden effect flooring, radiator, central heating thermostat, ample space for dining table, double glazed picture window to the front elevation. Kitchen area defined by a comprehensive range of white gloss base and eye level units and drawers finished with chunky chrome handles and natural stone effect rolled edge work surfaces with matching upstands with glazed cooker splashback, inset one and half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated stainless steel and glazed single oven with four-ring electric hob and stainless steel extractor canopy above, integrated washing machine with space for a fridge/freezer. Under unit and downlighters.

BEDROOM 5.07m x 2.66m
A generous double bedroom, radiator and double glazed window to the front elevation. Measurements include the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

BATHROOM 1.85m x 1.73m
Fitted with a modern white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and separate chrome thermostatic shower over with glazed shower screen, low level wc with chrome push button flush, wall mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer-tap and white gloss vanity cupboard below. Natural stone effect wall tiles, stylish wooden effect flooring, downlighters, shaver point, vanity mirror, chrome towel radiator and extractor fan.

LEASE DETAILS
Leasehold. The apartment has 115 years remaining on the Lease. We have been advised by the vendor that the current annual service charge of £1700.59 with an annual ground rent charge of £225. The next ground rent review is due 1st January 2035 and every 10 years thereafter, linked to RPI.

PARKING
There is secure parking via an electric gate with fob and code access within the centre of the development. Whilst this apartment does not have an allocated parking space there may be the opportunity to rent a space from a neighbouring property.

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

VIEWING INFORMATION
Viewings are 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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Good
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Property Calculators

Mortgage

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment:
£883 /mo.25 Years, 4.5% Interest
Loan
£158,850
Total Repay
£264,882

Stamp Duty

You’ll have to pay the stamp duty of:
£1,030
0% up to £125,000
2% from £125,000 to £176,500
Your effective stamp duty rate is 0.58%

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