The Gables, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21

Occupying an exceptional position in the very heart of Sawbridgeworth’s historic High Street, 2 The Gables is a well-presented first-floor apartment within this highly regarded retirement development for the over-55s. Few properties can offer such immediate access to the town’s excellent range of amenities, with shops, cafés, restaurants, and the doctors’ surgery all just moments from the front door, making day-to-day living both convenient and enjoyable.

Extending to approximately 625 sq ft, the apartment offers surprisingly spacious and versatile accommodation. The layout can be configured as either a traditional two-bedroom apartment or as a generous one-bedroom home with a separate dining room, study, or additional reception space to suit individual requirements.

Accessed via a secure communal entrance, stairs rise to the first floor where the apartment is located. There is use of a stair lift in communal stairway if required.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, complete with useful storage for coats and shoes, together with a cupboard housing the hot water tank.

The bright and airy living room enjoys an abundance of natural light and features doors opening onto a private balcony overlooking Bell Street, providing a pleasant spot to relax and watch the activity of the town below. Adjacent to the living room, the separate kitchen offers an excellent range of storage units, generous worktop space, and further natural light.

An inner hallway leads to the remaining accommodation, comprising two well-proportioned rooms and a modern wet room. The principal bedroom is a spacious double with a large window, while the second room is equally generous and can comfortably accommodate a double bed or alternatively serve as a dining room, hobby room, or study, enhancing the flexibility of the apartment.
Furthermore the property has a useful loft space.

Offered to the market chain free, this attractive apartment presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy independent living within a friendly, managed community, all whilst benefiting from one of the most convenient and sought-after locations in Sawbridgeworth. The property additionally benefits from allocated parking.

EPC Band TBC & Council Tax Band C

The property is leasehold with 58 years remaining. The annual service charge is £2,205.84 and ground rent is £50 per annum. On certain days there is a leasehold administrator on site.

Lease, ground rent and maintenance details have been provided by the seller, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as we may not have seen a copy of the original lease. Should you proceed with the purchase of this property, lease details must be verified by your solicitor.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.

POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

POTENTIAL TENANTS: Properties are offered in line with current legislation, including the Renters Rights Act. Tenancies will typically be granted as periodic (rolling) agreements, unless otherwise agreed. A security deposit will be required, capped in line with current legislation. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure their personal possessions.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

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