A rare opportunity to purchase this Grade II Listed one bedroom period conversion forming part of a small, low density character development of just two apartments situated above the High Street within the heart of the Old Town, a stone's throw from local amenities, shops and a short walk to the mainline railway station with fast direct trains to Kings Cross in 23 minutes. There is a small enclosed courtyard with a flight of external steps leading to a small communal hall serving just the two apartments.
The accommodation includes a reception hallway, fitted kitchen, comfortable lounge, double bedroom and a modern fitted shower room. Further benefits include gas fired central heating and sash windows. In our opinion the property represents an ideal buy to let investment or first time purchase. Tenant currently in occupation paying ÂŁ950 per calendar month. 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
Gated access to an enclosed courtyard with an external metal open-tread staircase rising to the first floor with communal entrance door opening to a communal hallway serving just two apartments with a hardwood front door opening to:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Doors to:
LOUNGE 3.44m x 3.37m
With a radiator and sash window to the front elevation.
KITCHEN 2.93m x 1.78m
Fitted with white wooden edged base and eye level units finished with black natural stone effect square edged work surfaces with matching upstands, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for kitchen appliances with integrated stainless steel and glazed single oven with electric four-ring stainless steel hob with a stainless steel extractor canopy above. Radiator and window to the front elevation.
BEDROOM 3.35m x 3.4m
A generous double room with a radiator and sash window to the front elevation.
SHOWER ROOM 1.86m x 1.61m
Fitted with a low level wc with push button flush, pedestal hand wash basin, a corner shower cubicle with fitted shower, chrome towel rail, white tiled splashbacks and window to the front elevation.
COURTYARD
There is a right of access over the enclosed courtyard with gated access to Middle Row behind the High Street.
COMPLETION DATES
Please be aware that the flat is currently tenanted and therefore any future sale cannot complete until the current tenant has vacated the property.
LEASE DETAILS
We have been informed by the vendor that the property is held on a 999 year Lease from October 2021 with an annual peppercorn ground rent and a maintenance/service charge of ÂŁ817.37 per annum. Further details upon request.
COUNCIL TAX AND EPC
The Council Tax Band is B. The amount payable for the year 2024-25 is ÂŁ1692.45.
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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