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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · AL8 7AE
Sold STCReduced £5k (−2.3%) on 4 SepListed 75 days
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About
A spacious 2 Double-Bedroom Apartment Located in a quiet pocket of the desirable AL8 area, this second-floor apartment offers a comfortable and straightforward layout.
It is a practical choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a well-connected home in Welwyn Garden City.
The living room is a good size, with plenty of natural light and space for separate seating and dining areas.
Both bedrooms are bright and comfortable doubles, avoiding the tight squeeze often found in modern builds.
The separate well-appointed kitchen offers great workspace and storage and the comfortable family bathroom, with practical storage, serves the property effortlessly.
The apartment benefits from several recent practical updates. A new central heating boiler was installed in February 2024, offering peace of mind for the coming years.
Additionally, the building has recently undergone a series of external improvements.
These include upgraded loft and external wall insulation to help lower heating bills, alongside a refreshed communal entrance. One of the key practical benefits of this property is its storage.
As well as two storage cupboards within the property, it features an additional cupboard on the communal landing and a separate external cupboard, ideal for bicycles and tools.
Don’t miss out, book your viewing today! Surrounded by the open green spaces Welwyn Garden City is known for, the property strikes a great balance between a quiet setting and town convenience.
It is an easy walk into the town centre, giving you quick access to the mainline station (with regular trains to London), local supermarkets, cafés, and the Howards Gate Shopping Centre.
Commuters will also find straightforward road connections to the A1(M) and M25.
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.
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Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. HIT260351/8
Value & comps
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