1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Tenure: Leasehold

One of the larger style one double bedroom apartments on the development. This attractively presented apartment forms part of this McCarthy and Stone retirement scheme, set adjacent to the town centre, just off Paynes Park. The property provides well proportioned and thoughtfully planned accommodation with the benefit of double glazing and electric storage heating. The development has a security entry system and a House Manager: together with a residents' lounge and lift access to all floors. Each apartment features an emergency call system that includes 24 hour 'Careline' points in principle room. This particular property is located in a corner position, creating especially spacious accommodation, larger than the majority of flats in this well regarded development and is offered chain free.

Whitings Court is conveniently placed for the nearby town centre, which provides a broad range of shops, a traditional market, post office and a number of restaurants within it's historic centre. Whitings Court is also very close to Hitchin's library and Waitrose store; being located just beyond the Arcade, with vehicular access from Paynes Park.

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE:
Via entryphone with stair or lift access to each floor.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Long hallway with entry phone system and Careline control. Built in storage cupboard. Separate walk-in cupboard with water tank, shelving and meter panel. Light and power, coved ceiling and panelled interior doors.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM:
5.33m x 3.28m (17' 6" x 10' 9" widening to 16'9 max) A well proportioned 'L' shaped reception room with double glazed split 'stable' door to a small terrace. Coved ceiling, storage heater, TV and telephone points. Attractive feature fireplace with fitted electric fire. Alarm pull cord, panel glazed double doors to the kitchen. The room provides distinct lounge and dining areas, providing a bright and spacious reception room

KITCHEN:
2.72m x 1.73m (8' 11" x 5' 8") Well appointed with base level cupboards and drawers with work surfaces above and tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink top with mixer tap and drainer. Built in fridge and freezer, ceramic hob with extractor hood above. Built in oven and a range of wall cupboards above, wall mounted heater, coved ceiling, alarm pull cord. Double glazed window to the front.

BEDROOM:
4.75m x 2.95m (15' 7" x 9' 8") An unusually well proportioned bedroom with an offset uPVC double glazed window to the front corner. Coved ceiling, alarm pull cord, storage heater. Built in wardrobe cupboards with hanging space and shelving, plus mirror faced folding doors. Bedroom furniture includes, dressing table and drawers, with matching bedside cabinets.

SHOWER ROOM:
Fitted with low level wc, vanity unit with wash basin and double cupboard beneath. Fully tiled walls with contrasting border and relief tiles. Shower cubicle with shower unit and attachment, and stainless steel fittings. Heated towel rail, mirror with shaver point/light. Wall mounted fan heater, extractor fan, alarm button.

OUTSIDE

PARKING:
Ample parking is provided to the forecourt area and behind the block for both owners and visitors. Parking is not allocated.

COMMUNAL GARDEN:
To the rear of the block, there is a communally maintained garden, mainly lawned, with plantings of flowers and shrubs.

OUTGOINGS

GROUND RENT:
£197.50 per half year

MAINTENANCE CHARGES:
£ 1930.08 per year.

LEASE:
125 years from 2005

COUNCIL TAX:
Band 'B'

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_2378024