High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
518 sq ft
48 sq m
Key features
- First floor apartment
- Two double bedrooms
- Feature Victorian bay window
- Bath/shower room
- Long lease
- NO UPPER CHAIN
- Currently rented at £895pcm
- Council Tax Band C
Description
The property is approached via a courtyard passage directly from the High Street. Located on the first floor, the accommodation is well presented throughout and has a hallway with a large storage cupboard. The spacious lounge has a large original Victorian bay window with a window seat, providing views over the pretty Old Town High Street. The separate fitted kitchen has ample wall and floor units with space for oven, washing machine and a fridge. The master bedroom is a large double room with views over the Old High Street. Bedroom two is also a double room. The bath/shower room is is fitted with a bath with over head shower, sink and a WC.
With a long lease, this property makes an excellent investment rental opportunity with a potential £895.00 pcm and could achieve an annual yield of around 5%.
This character apartment is situated on the Old High Street in the centre of the Old Town of Hemel Hempstead and is set amongst Victorian, Georgian and Tudor architecture in a street that has been described as “the prettiest street in Hertfordshire”.
The Old Town has a real community atmosphere and boasts a diverse selection of shops including antiques, quality giftware, furniture, florists, boutiques and soft furnishings. There are also period pubs, retro cafes and cosmopolitan restaurants dotted along the High Street.
The property is a short drive from Hemel Hempstead mainline station with a fast and frequent railway service into London Euston in 24 minutes.
LOCATION
Situated in the centre of the Old Town of Hemel Hempstead, this apartment is set amongst Victorian, Georgian and Tudor architecture in a street that has been described as “the prettiest street in Hertfordshire”.
The Old Town has a real community atmosphere and boasts a diverse selection of shops including antiques, quality giftware, furniture, florist, boutiques and soft furnishings. There are also period pubs, retro cafes and cosmopolitan restaurants dotted along the High Street.
The area also includes historic buildings such as the Town Hall and St Marys Church with cobbled alleyways leading to Gadebridge park, an area that plays host to a number of activities.
The property is a short drive from Hemel Hempstead mainline station with a fast and frequent railway service into London Euston in 24 minutes. Close by is both the M1 and M25 motorways, making the area ideal for commuters.
Highly regarded primary, secondary and independent schools including Abbot’s Hill School for Girls and Lockers Park School for Boys are within close proximity.
Property Misdescriptions Act: - Squire Estates have prepared these particulars as a general guide for the assistance of purchasers. We have not carried out any form of survey, neither have we tested services of specific fittings and are therefore unable to confirm that they are satisfactory for their desired purpose. Measurements given are approximate and should not be relied upon when ordering carpets, furnishings etc. These details do not form part of any contract.
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High Street, Old Town, Hemel HempsteadTenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.
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ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.
£1900
LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.
107 years left
Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
High Street, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Hemel Hempstead Station1.4 miles
- Apsley Station1.9 miles
- Berkhamsted Station3.9 miles
About the agent
Squire Estates is an independent estate agency that specialises in the sale and letting of residential property in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding area. The historic old town of Hemel Hempstead has been home to Squire Estates since 2002.
Selling your home successfully is more than just floor plans and the right price; it's about choosing a local, independent estate agency who has a detailed understanding of the market place your property sits in
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