The Heath, Oak Drive, Codicote, Hitchin

A superb opportunity to purchase this 2 bedroom semi-detached house on the eagerly anticipated development of The Heath, in Codicote.  Available on a shared ownership basis, this is a great way to make your next home purchase more affordable.  The Heath is a new development with a bespoke collection of high quality new homes coming to Codicote. You'll be part of a thriving new community in a highly desirable location.

Property Specification

Kitchen/Diner

-  Contemporary fitted kitchen units with worktops and upstand

-  Integrated washer/dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer

-  Built-in single electric oven and gas hob

-  Stainless steel extractor hood

-  Stainless steel splashback to hob

-  5 bowl sink with drainer

-  Amtico vinyl flooring

Bathroom

-  White bathroom suite

-  Chrome heated towel rail

-  Glass shower screen

-  Thermostatic shower over bath

-  Full height Porcelanosa wall tiles around bath and as splashback to basin

-  Amtico vinyl flooring

Cloakroom

-  White sanitary ware

-  Porcelanosa wall tiles as splashback to basin

-  Amtico vinyl flooring

Interiors

-  Carpet to all living areas

-  Smoke detector

-  Carbon monoxide detector

-  Combi boiler

-  Gas central heating

-  BT phone socket to living room and master bedroom

-  TV point to living room and master bedroom

Exteriors

-  Double glazed UPVC windows

-  Turf and patio to rear garden shed

-  Two parking spaces

-  990 year lease

-  NHBC warranty

Local Area

Codicote is a charming village located in Hertfordshire, England. It is a popular choice for families and commuters, as it is close to London and has a good selection of schools, shops, and amenities. The village has a thriving community spirit, with a number of clubs and societies for residents to get involved in. There is also a strong sense of history in Codicote, with many old buildings and monuments to explore. Codicote boasts several parks and green spaces to enjoy, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. The village is also close to a number of popular attractions, such as Knebworth House and the Stevenage Science Museum. If you are looking for a peaceful and picturesque village with good schools, shops, and amenities, Codicote is a great option. There is a good selection of shops, including a supermarket, a butcher, a baker, a newsagent, and a number of independent stores. There is also a farmers market held on the first Saturday of every month. Codicote has two primary schools, and a secondary school, The Grange School, in nearby Welwyn Garden City.

Location

Codicote is located approximately 20 miles north of London. It is well-connected by road, rail, bus and bicycle. The A1(M) motorway is just a few miles away, providing easy access to London and other major cities. The nearest train station is Knebworth on the Great Northern and Thamelink lines. There are also several bus routes that serve Codicote, connecting to other villages in the area and to Hertford town centre. For those who prefer to travel by bicycle, there are several cycle paths that run through the village and into the surrounding countryside.

Shared Ownership

The full market value of this property is £485,000, with shares available from 40%.  Based on a 40% share, there is a monthly rental payment of £727.50, and a monthly service charge of £43.63.  Interested parties are requested to complete a short financial assessment prior to viewing.

Please note, you must have a local connection to the North Herts District to be considered for one of these homes. An applicant is deemed to have a local connection to the North Herts District if the applicants:

*Have lived within the North Herts District for 6 of the last 12 months or

*Have lived within the North Herts District for 3 out of the last 5 years or

*Have a permanent job or the offer of a permanent job wholly within the North Herts District or

*Have close family ties with family in the North Herts District (parents, adult children, brothers or sisters who have been resident in the North Herts District for the past 5 years at the time a Shared Ownership allocation decision is made) or

*Those in the armed forces will be considered for the new home

You will also need to meet the minimum household income and deposit criteria for shared ownership to be eligible to purchase a property.