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Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • CHAIN FREE
  • Retirement Apartment
  • Within heart of Old Town
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Comfortable lounge/Dining Room
  • Shower room
  • 24 Hour Careline Support
  • Owners' Lounge
  • Guest Suite, Lodge Manager
  • Residents parking

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase this well presented, spacious first floor TWO DOUBLE bedroom apartment enjoying a quiet pleasant position to the rear of the development overlooking the well maintained communal grounds. Situated in the highly sought-after prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development, conveniently situated within the heart of the historic Old Town, just a short walk to the local amenities and mainline railway station beyond. Built by Churchills Retirement, this apartment is offered for sale CHAIN FREE and thoughtfully designed offering a deceptively spacious arrangement of accommodation which includes a welcoming reception hallway with storage and the practical advantages of a separate cloakroom/wc, a generous open-plan lounge/dining room, contemporary stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a most spacious master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a second well-proportioned double bedroom and a well-appointed modern shower room. Further practical benefits include electric heating and double glazing whilst the development benefits from residents parking and generous well maintained communal gardens. Viewing is highly recommended.

LOCATION

Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North. Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan. The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities. The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries. In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools. The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated)

SPECIFICATION

* Age exclusive development * Lift to all floors * Landscaped gardens * Car park * Proximity fob door entry system * Lodge Manager * Fully furnished Owners' Lounge * Coffee Bar * Wellbeing Suite * Fully furnished Guest Suite * Balance of NHBC Warranty * Refuse Room * Double glazing throughout * Telephone and TV points in living room and bedroom * Fitted mirrored wardrobes * Illuminated light switches

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Front door opening to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY

5.05m x 1.69m

A wide welcoming reception hallway with Caretech alarm and wrist band, central heating thermostat, slimline electric radiator, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and laundry shelves with a second meter/storage cupboard. White panelled doors to:

CLOAKROOM/WC

2.08m x 1.02m

Fitted with a low level wc with concealed cistern behind wooden effect panels with chrome push button flush, wall mounted hand wash basin with tiled splashback, electric chrome towel radiator and extractor fan.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM

5.84m x 3.2m

A most comfortable room of excellent proportions benefiting from a dual aspect provided by double glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations with pleasant views overlooking the well maintained communal gardens. TV and phone points, slimline electric radiator. Measurements exclude the useful storage cupboard. Glazed door to:

KITCHEN

2.44m x 2.3m

Fitted with a comprehensive range of grey gloss base and eye level units and drawers finished with natural stone effect square edged work surfaces with an inset Zanussi four-ring electric hob with stainless steel extractor canopy above, eye level Zanussi stainless steel and glazed oven, under-counter fridge, under-counter freezer and integrated washer/dryer. White tiled splashbacks laid in a brick pattern with contrasting grout, wooden effect flooring, downlighters, Dimplex electric heater, downlighters, extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the communal gardens.

BEDROOM ONE

4.9m x 2.77m

Measurements include a built-in double wardrobe with sliding doors, slimline electric radiator, TV and phone points and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO

4.9m x 2.82m

A second generous double room with slimline electric radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

SHOWER ROOM

2.06m x 1.7m

Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising an enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic chrome shower, low level wc with concealed cistern behind wooden effect panels with push button flush and a vanity hand wash basin set to a wooden effect vanity shelf with matching wooden effect cupboard below and vanity unit with concealed shaver point above. Vanity mirror and downlighters. Electric towel radiator, contrasting textured and natural stone effect fully tiled walls.

COMMUNAL GARDENS

Extensive communal gardens situated to the rear of the development with well-maintained lawns, mature trees and shrub borders.

PARKING

Residents car park situated to the side of the development.

LEASE DETAILS

We have been advised that the apartment is held on a 125 year Lease from 2016. We have been further advised that for the year 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025 the annual service charge is budgeted at £5138 and the ground rent half yearly is £445.77. These charges include buildings insurance, window cleaning, lift, communal and lighting areas, water and sewerage to the apartment but the flat owner does pay for their own electricity.

AGENTS NOTE

Please note that any potential buyer will need to attend a meeting with the Warden/Manager to confirm their suitability for occupancy. Further details upon request. It is standard practice with all Churchill Developments that the seller pays 1% of the future sale price of the property to Churchill Retirement Living upon completion of any future sale.

TENURE, COUNCIL TAX AND EPC

The Tenure of this property is Leasehold. The Council Tax Band is C. The EPC Rating is C.

VIEWING INFORMATION

Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

DISCLAIMER

Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers will be required to produce identification documents. Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale. FIXTURES & FITTINGS: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs. Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

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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
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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61-63 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3AQ
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