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The Shires, Off Old Bedford Rd, Luton, LU2

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Two Bedroom Flat
  • Lease 135 years
  • Second Floor
  • Management charge £68 per month including Ground Rent
  • Electric Heating
  • Ground Rent £60 PA
  • Off Old Bedford Rd
  • LEASEHOLD
  • Close to Train Station
  • CHAIN FREE

Description

Northwood is delighted to offer for sale this popular second-floor, two-bedroom apartment in the sought-after area of Old Bedford Road. The property features a communal entrance hall with a secure telecom entry system and stairs leading to all floors. Inside the apartment, you will find an inner hallway, a lounge/diner, and a large kitchen with eye-level base units. The kitchen and bathroom have just been fully refurbished, providing a modern and fresh finish. The apartment also includes two bedrooms and a three-piece family bathroom suite. Externally, there is communal parking and mature communal gardens. The location is ideal, with easy walking access to the well-known Wardown Park and Popes Meadow. The property is conveniently located for commuters, as Luton mainline train station is just a short walk away. This property is ideal for buy-to-let investors, potentially yielding £1,100 or more per calendar month, as well as for first-time buyers. Viewing is recommended.

The service charge and ground rent are approximately £820 per year, with 135 years remaining on the lease. EPC rating: E. Council tax band: B. Tenure: Leasehold. Annual ground rent: £60. Service charge description: Service charge £68 per month including ground rent. Length of lease (remaining): 135 years 

EPC rating: E. Tenure: Leasehold, Service charge description: Service Charge £68 per month including ground rent, Length of lease (remaining): 135 years 0 months,
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The Shires, Off Old Bedford Rd, Luton, LU2

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About Northwood, Luton

42-44 Wellington Street Luton LU1 2QH
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The Beginning

Northwood, which was founded in 1995 in Portsmouth operates a high calibre lettings, estate agency and financial services business. The Company boasts an ever-growing network of offices and this rapid growth is due to the high level of service offered to customers and the extremely professional way in which the company operates.

Our Policy

Here at Northwood we realise that our business is about people, not property, we recognise that selling, renting or arranging a mortgage to buy a property can often be difficult, sometimes even traumatic.

With our experience and network of offices, we have learnt the property business inside out so that we are well placed to make the entire process as simple and efficient as possible for everyone concerned.

The Northwood Team

It is our policy to recruit high calibre people who have good knowledge of the local market. This coupled with the extensive training program available to all Northwood employees ensures that the standard of professionalism and service is constant throughout the entire Northwood network.

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At Northwood our services include, Lettings, Sales, Mortgages and Insurance Services. Our Platinum Scheme offers landlords a guaranteed rental income, regardless of whether the property is vacant or the tenant stops paying the rent.

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