1-bedroom flat · AL10 8SH
For saleReduced £10k (−5.3%) on 31 JulListed 114 days
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Description A spacious and well-presented second (top) floor apartment featuring a bright dual aspect living room with a Juliet balcony, contemporary refitted bathroom, modern fitted kitchen, generous double bedroom with built-in storage and a versatile loft room with extensive boarded eaves storage.
Ideally positioned within walking distance of the High View shopping parade, Hatfield Leisure Centre and local amenities, this property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those looking to downsize.
Accessed via a secure entry phone system, the property opens into a welcoming entrance hall leading to a bright and spacious dual aspect living room.
Finished with laminate flooring and benefitting from double glazed patio doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, this attractive reception room enjoys an abundance of natural light and provides an excellent space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The modern fitted kitchen offers a comprehensive range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, incorporating a one-and-a-half bowl composite sink with flexible mixer tap.
Further features include a four-ring gas hob with electric oven beneath and extractor hood over, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer and a wall-mounted combination boiler.
The generous double bedroom benefits from built-in storage, while the stylish contemporary bathroom has been tastefully refitted with a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with glazed shower screen and shower attachment, floating vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, concealed cistern WC, heated towel rail and fully tiled walls and flooring.
One of the property's standout features is the large loft room, accessed from the inner hallway, providing valuable additional accommodation ideal as a home office, hobbies room, dressing room or occasional space (restricted head height).
Extensive boarded eaves storage with lighting, accessed via the bedroom, provides exceptional additional storage rarely found in apartments of this type.
Further benefits include gas radiator central heating via a combination boiler, double glazed windows and external doors throughout, together with a private lockable storage cupboard located on the ground floor.
The property is offered with approximately 86 years remaining on the lease.
Combining generous living accommodation, useful additional loft space, modern presentation and a highly convenient location, this apartment represents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a home that offers both practicality and versatility.
Council Tax Band: B Tenure: Leasehold (86 years) Ground Rent: £10 per year Service Charge: £550 per year Second Floor Entrance Hall Lounge Lobby Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom 1 Eaves Room Connected Eaves Room Eaves Room Connected Eaves Room
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