1-bedroom flat · LU3 4BN
Under offerListed 288 days
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***GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT***CHAIN FREE, COMMUNAL GARDENS, PARKING and 24 hour EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM.
Indigo are delighted to offer for sale this well-presented and highly sought-after one-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment, located within the popular Hughes Court development on Lucas Gardens, Barton Hills, North Luton.
Ideally positioned within walking distance of Sainsbury's, local shops, a pub/restaurant, bus routes, and essential amenities including a doctor's surgery, the development also benefits from excellent transport links.
Several bus stops are close by, with Leagrave and Luton train stations and Junction 11 of the M1 only a short drive away.
The apartment is conveniently situated on the ground floor and comprises a welcoming entrance hall with a generous storage cupboard.
The spacious 18ft lounge/diner features a double-glazed door opening onto a small private courtyard garden.
The fitted kitchen includes an integrated oven and hob, fridge, freezer, inset sink, and a range of wall and base units.
The double bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, while the modern shower room is fitted with a walk-in shower, wash basin, and WC.
Additional features include electric heating and double-glazed windows throughout. Externally, residents can enjoy well-maintained communal gardens, resident parking, and visitor bays.
Hughes Court offers excellent facilities, including a Development Manager on site from 9:00am to 4:00pm, a 24-hour Appello emergency call system, communal laundry rooms, shared living spaces, and secure key-fob entry.
Both lifts and stairs provide access to all floors.
The property is offered with a long lease of approximately 113 years and is available to residents aged 60 and over (or for couples where one is aged 60+ and the other 55+).
Offered with no upper chain, this property represents an excellent opportunity for comfortable and secure retirement living.
EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: B map (opens in a new window) Ground FloorEntrance hall:Lounge/Diner: 18' 6'' x 10' 11'' (5.65m x 3.33m) Kitchen: 8' 3'' x 7' 11'' (2.53m x 2.42m) Bedroom: 13' 4'' x 9' 2'' (4.07m x 2.81m) Shower Room:ExteriorCommunal Garden Areas:Parking:Additional Information For more details please call us on or send an email to .
EPC Rating: C Lounge/Diner 3.33m x 5.65m Kitchen 2.42m x 2.53m Bedroom 2.81m x 4.07m
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