Sanvignes Court, Baldock, SG7

There’s a lot about Sanvignes Court that makes everyday life simpler.

You’ve got over 700 sq ft to spread out in, two bathrooms, two allocated parking spaces behind electric gates, and Baldock town centre and station close enough to be part of normal life. For a flat, that is a pretty useful combination.

The main living space is over 21ft long and gives you room to properly live in it. Sofas can sit comfortably at one end, the kitchen and dining area at the other, with enough space between the two that the room never feels as though everything has been squeezed together.

It works just as well for a quiet night on the sofa as it does when friends come round for dinner. There is room for a proper table, space to work from home when needed, and enough separation that one person can be cooking while someone else is relaxing without feeling as though you are both occupying the same few feet.

The kitchen forms part of the room without taking it over. There is good cupboard and worktop space for everyday cooking, whether that is breakfast before work, something quick when you get home or dinner when you have people over.

When it’s time to relax and recharge, the main bedroom gives you a comfortable place to switch off. Fitted storage means wardrobes are already dealt with, while the en-suite makes mornings easier when two people are trying to get ready at the same time.

The second bedroom gives you options. It can be a proper guest room, somewhere to work from home, a nursery, dressing room or simply the extra space that stops a two-bedroom flat feeling too tight once life starts accumulating things.

Having two bathrooms becomes particularly useful when you actually live here. The en-suite gives you an invigorating morning shower before work, while the main bathroom keeps the option of a long evening soak. Guests can also have their own bathroom rather than everybody sharing the same one.

Own a car or two? Both have somewhere to go.

Two allocated spaces sit behind electric gates, so there is no daily hunt for parking and no juggling cars around each other. For a couple with two cars, someone who works from home but still drives regularly, or simply anyone who values knowing exactly where they are parking when they get back, it is a genuine advantage.

The location makes life outside the flat easy too. Baldock town centre and station are close enough to walk to, so coffee, dinner, shops or the commute do not automatically mean getting in the car.

For anyone less familiar with Baldock, it is a proper market town with independent coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the station and nearby road links make travelling further afield straightforward. The aerial view also shows how quickly the town gives way to open countryside, which is one of the reasons Baldock manages to feel connected without feeling hemmed in.

There is an investment angle here as well. With expected rental income of around £15,000 per year, the gross yield comes out at more than 5%, giving buyers another reason to consider it if they are purchasing to let rather than live in themselves.

For an owner-occupier, though, the appeal is more immediate.

A generous living space. Two bedrooms. Two bathrooms. Two secure parking spaces. Baldock on the doorstep. The sort of things that make very little difference on a viewing checklist, but quite a lot of difference once you are living here every day.

| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPC Rating: B

Council Tax Band: C

Lease Remaining: 110 years

Ground Rent: £300.00 P.A.

Service Charge: £1,791.00 P.A.

| FIRST FLOOR

Open Plan Living Space: Approx 21' 4" x 14' 7" (6.51m x 4.45m) 

Bedroom One: Approx 11' 1" x 11' 1" (3.38m x 3.37m)

En-suite: Approx 7' 2" x 4' 11" (2.18m x 1.50m) 

Bedroom Two: Approx 11' 1" x 9' 5" (3.38m x 2.87m) 

Bathroom: Approx 7' 10" x 5' 7" (2.39m x 1.70m) 

| OUTSIDE

Two allocated parking spaces - secure electric gated parking