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16 Gadeview, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

A welllocated first-floor onebedroom retirement apartment for the over 60s, positioned close to Hemel Hempstead town centre and offering the added advantage of potential as a rental investment, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

This onebedroom first-floor retirement apartment is positioned just 0.4 miles from the main town centre with its wide range of shops, cafes, and everyday amenities. Designed exclusively for residents aged 60 and over, it provides a comfortable and secure setting for independent living. We understand that the property may also be suitable as a rental investment, provided that any tenants meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

The accommodation comprises a bright living room that opens directly onto a private balcony with elevated views over the park and town, a kitchen with a window overlooking the town, a bedroom including fitted wardrobes, and a modern shower room. There are well-kept communal gardens, communal parking, a lift, two communal library/reading rooms on the first and second floors, which offer perfect space for visitors. Additional benefits include an on-site development manager and a monitored 24-hour emergency cord system.

Tenure:
Leasehold

Accommodation:
Entrance hallway, kitchen, living room that opens directly onto a private balcony, bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and shower room.

Exterior:
Communal garden and communal parking.

Lease:
125 years from 01/01/1990 (88 years remaining)

Ground Rent:
£291 per annum.

Service Charge:
£4,056 per annum.

Viewings:
Please contact us on to arrange a viewing.

** The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.

You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 13th April 2026 by following the link below and clicking on the yellow box Register to Bid: **

Council Tax Band:
C

EPC Rating:
B

VAT:
VAT is not applicable

Seller's Solicitor:
Pictons Solicitors
Ref: Melanie Lawrence
Unit B, Ground Floor Moorgate House, 201 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1JL

melanie.

Local Authority:
Dacorum Borough Council -

Services:
Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Buyers Premium:
There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements:
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge:
Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT
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16 Gadeview, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead

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About Robinson & Hall Auctions, Bedford & Buckingham

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With offices in Bedford and Buckingham, we cover a broad area including London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Middlesex and Surrey. Robinson & Hall is a prominent regional property consultancy with a legacy dating back to 1882, providing property auctions throughout this period. Head Auctioneer, David Jones, takes to the rostrum every two months to present a variety of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties for both local and national sellers. Our saleroom in Milton Keynes is conveniently situated just a few minutes from the M1, making it accessible for buyers nationwide. For those who appreciate the convenience of modern technology, we also offer livestream bidding options.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£229
Property: £ 50,000
Deposit: £ 5,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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