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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · AL6 0GD
Sold STCListed 445 days
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About
Presenting a light and airy apartment set within a secure, gated community.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a comfortable double bedroom served by a contemporary bathroom, while the main bedroom features a spacious en-suite shower room and deep fitted wardrobes.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with integrated appliances, including a gas hob, and benefits from a newly installed gas boiler (2025).
A generous dual-aspect dining and living room provides an inviting space to relax, enhanced by French doors that open onto a small covered patio overlooking beautifully maintained communal gardens.
The property enjoys an exceptionally convenient location, offering excellent rail links to London, Cambridge and Peterborough, as well as a regular bus service to Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City right from the front entrance.
Leasehold: From 01/05/2017 - 991 years remaining Service Charge: £2,880.01 (covering property, grounds maintenance and cleaning).
Canonsfield Road is situated in the highly sought after area of Oaklands which has a number of local amenities including a general store, butchers and post office.
It is within easy reach of picturesque Welwyn Village, which offers a range of independent shops and local amenities including good quality gastro pubs and restaurants, Tesco Express and a doctor's surgery.
Miles of countryside walks are close at hand including the nature reserve at Mardley Heath.
Local schools include the excellent Oaklands jmi within a short walk as well as Monks Walk secondary school and Sherrardswood private school, both within close proximity.
More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found a short drive away in Welwyn Garden City town centre, including the Howard Shopping Centre, John Lewis and Waitrose.
A fast and frequent rail service runs from Welwyn North and Knebworth stations with journey times to London circa 21 minutes by fast train, along with rail access to Cambridge and Peterborough.
Buyers Information: In compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (aml) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so.
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