2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Wilshere Court, Queen Street, Hitchin, Herts.
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Tenure: Leasehold
A rare chance to purchase a spacious new two double bedroom retirement apartment situated within this 'Pegasus' built private development. This outstanding purpose-built first floor property has yet to be occupied and provides very well proportioned accommodation; finished to a high standard of specification and set in a convenient town centre location. Set well back from the road, the apartment enjoys a westerly aspect, with all principal rooms facing the front, towards Queens Street..Fully carpeted throughout and with floor coverings in the kitchen and bathroom, the apartment has newly fitted curtains and also offers two double bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom; together with a fitted kitchen and an entrance hall that also provides built-in storage cupboards. Specifically designed as a retirement development for applicants over sixty years of age, Wilshere Court has a lift to each floor, a resident's lounge, visitors/guest suite and a laundry room; together with a House Manager on site 10am-3pm each week day. The central location is an additional benefit, being convenient for the nearby town centre, which provides a broad range of shops, restaurants and bars within its historic centre..
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL:
With panelled interior doors and decorative coved ceiling. Entryphone receiver. Electric convector heater. Built in cloaks/store cupboard. Further built-in cupboard with light, and meters/consumer unit. Additional built-in cupboard housing Gledhill electric water heater (off peak).
LOUNGE/DINER:
7.92m x 3.40m (26' x 11' 2") A particularly well proportioned 'L' shaped reception room with a double glazed 'Juliet' balcony to the front; enjoying a westerly aspect. Two storage heaters, provision for wall lights and two main centre-lights. Feature fireplace surround with marble effect inset and hearth. Fitted electric fire. Raised height power points and T.V./telephone points. Door with bevel-edged panel glazing to....
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KITCHEN:
2.39m x 1.98m (7' 10" x 6' 6") Fitted with a range of units in white with contrasting grey working surfaces and tiled surrounds. Inset stainless steel sink top with single drainer and mixer taps. Range of base level cupboards and drawers with a carousel corner storage unit. Built-in Hotpoint oven plus a Hotpoint ceramic hob with extractor above. Range of wall cupboards and feature drawer and cupboards. Integrated 'fridge/freezer'. Coved ceiling, double glazed window to the front with a westerley aspect.
BEDROOM ONE:
4.06m x 3.00m (13' 4" x 9' 10") Coved ceiling, double glazed window to the front with a westerley aspect. Creda e/storage heater. Built-in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelf, plus mirror.
BEDROOM TWO:
3.73m x 2.82m (12' 3" x 9' 3") Electric panel convector heater. Double glazed window to the front, enjoying a westerly aspect. Coved ceiling. Fitted double and single wardrobe cupboards with hanging space and shelving.
BATHROOM:
Spacious well appointed bathroom with a white suite, consisting of panelled bath with a built in shower attachment. Fully tiled throughout with white and contrasting green tiles. Hand wash basin plus vanity surface and double cupboard. Concealed cistern and a low level W.C. Shaver point and halogen lighting. Extractor fan and heated towel rail. 'Creda' fan heater. Coved ceiling and extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
COMMUNAL GARDENS:
Wilshere Court features gardens for communal use to the rear and side of the development, all of which is nicely established and maintained.
PARKING SPACE:
The forecourt to Wilshere Court provides parking for both residents and visitors to the development on a non-allocated basis.
OUTGOINGS
LEASE TERM:
121 years remaining as of 2010
GROUND RENT:
£489 p.a
MAINTENANCE CHARGES:
£2825.44 pa
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band "C"
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
AGENTS NOTE
These property details are set out as a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an Offer or Contract. Any services, equipment, fittings or central heating systems have not been tested and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Fixtures, fittings and other items are not included unless specifically described. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. Prospective buyers are advised to check these for any particular purpose eg fitted carpets and furniture.
Property Ref:1_75_1678772
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