Flat 2, Astonia Lodge, Pound Avenue, Hertfordshire, SG1 3DZ

A fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a larger-than-average, ground floor, south facing one-bedroom apartment within the highly sought-after and prestigious Astonia Lodge Retirement Development, superbly positioned in the heart of the historic Old Town.

This spacious, chain free apartment enjoys the significant advantage of a bright open-plan lounge/dining room with a door providing direct access to a private patio and the beautifully maintained communal gardens beyond.

The rear-facing position offers an excellent degree of privacy together with a quiet, secluded outlook.

The generously proportioned bedroom is notably larger than those found in many other one-bedroom apartments within the development.

Constructed by Churchill Retirement Living, the apartment is beautifully presented throughout, featuring white emulsioned walls complemented by contemporary grey carpets.

The thoughtfully designed accommodation comprises a welcoming reception hallway with a useful walk-in storage cupboard, a generous open-plan lounge/dining area, a stylish modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a spacious principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a well-appointed modern shower room.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, position, and quality of this exceptional apartment.

Location Stevenage comprises both the New and Old Towns and is conveniently situated within easy access of the A1M offering easy access to London, the M25 and also to the North.

Local road links provide access to adjacent towns including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. Stevenage is currently undergoing a £1billion Regeneration Plan.

The initial plan will include the development covering 14.5 acres of the town centre and introducing 11 new buildings including residential, leisure, community, commercial and retail facilities.

The Historic High Street in the Old Town offers a good selection of shops, cafés/restaurants, public houses, a Library and two Doctor’s Surgeries.

In addition, the area is well served by Lister Hospital and a good selection of local primary and secondary schools.

The New Town currently provides a large pedestrianised shopping centre and retail parks together with the Gordon Craig Theatre, David Lloyd Health Club, the Leisure Park (truncated) Specification * Age exclusive development * Lift to all floors * Landscaped gardens * Car park * Proximity fob door entry system to main entrance of the development * Lodge Manager * Fully furnished Owners' Lounge * Coffee Bar * Wellbeing Suite * Fully furnished Guest Suite * Constructed to NHBC Standards with 10 Year Home Warranty * Refuse Room * Double glazing throughout * Telephone and television points in living room and bedroom * Fitted mirrored wardrobes * Illuminated light switches The Accommodation Comprises Front door opening to: Reception Hallway (2.09m x 1.86m) Measurements exclude a useful walk-in storage cupboard with laundry shelves, meters and hot water cylinder, central heating thermostat, Caretech Support control panel, illuminated light switches and doors to: Lounge / Dining Room (5.18m x 3.18m) A spacious most comfortable lounge room with an electric flat panelled radiator, TV and telephone points with FM and Satellite points, Double glazed window to the side elevation with the advantage of a southerly facing double glazed door and side window opening to the patio and communal gardens.

Kitchen (2.44m x 2.29m) Fitted with a stylish range of grey gloss base and eye level units and drawers with chunky chrome handles complemented by square edged natural stone effect contrasting work surfaces with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap.

A range of integrated appliances include a washing machine/dryer, under-counter fridge and separate freezer, eye level stainless steel oven with separate electric ceramic inset hob with stainless steel extractor canopy above, stylish wooden effect flooring, white tiled splashbacks with contrasting coloured grout, under-unit lighting, wall mounted Dimplex electric heater, extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Master Bedroom (4.78m x 2.82m) A larger than average master bedroom with measurements including a built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, electric flat panelled radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Shower Room (2.07m x 2.07m) Fitted with a stylish white three-piece suite comprising a low level wc with concealed cistern set to wooden grain panelling with matching vanity shelf with inset dual push button flush, vanity hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap with matching wooden grain vanity shelf and cupboard below with matching bathroom cabinet above with an illuminated vanity mirror.

Oversized walk-in shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower with floor level Caretech push button, chrome heated towel rail, natural stone effect tiled walls with contrasting textured border tile and extractor fan.

Outside Patio Paved patio with dirext access from the lounge with communalgardns beyond.

Communal Gardens Extensive communal gardens situated to the rear of the development with well maintained lawn, mature trees and shrub borders.

Parking Residents car park situated to the side of the Development.

Lease Details We have been advised that the apartment is held on a 125 year Lease from 2016 with an annual ground rent payable of £820.22 and an annual service charge of £3,396.62 (can be paid half yearly).

These charges include buildings insurance, window cleaning, lift, communal and lighting areas, water and sewerage to the apartment as well as Careline monitoring Further details available upon request.

Council Tax And EPC The Council Tax Band is B. The EPC Rating is "C".

Agents Note Please note that any potential buyer will need to attend a meeting with the Warden/Manager to confirm their suitability for occupancy. Further details upon request.

Viewing Information Viewing is strictly by appointment only through Putterills of Hertfordshire, through whom all negotiations should be conducted.

Disclaimer Putterills endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in virtual tours, floor plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.

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Your co-operation with this, in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations, will be appreciated and assist with the smooth progression of the sale.

Fixtures & fittings: All items in the written text of these particulars are included in the sale. All others are expressly excluded regardless of inclusion in any photographs.

Purchasers must satisfy themselves that any equipment included in the sale of the property is in satisfactory order.

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