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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · AL5 1QL
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About
An extremely light and spacious first floor apartment forming part of this popular McCarthy & Stone Development located in the thriving Southdown area of Harpenden close to local shops, amenities and bus routes.
This well presented property comprises entrance hall, living room, modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom with wardrobes, bathroom, electric heating and double glazing.
The development is suitable for persons 55 and over and includes the following benefits to residents include a welcoming resident’s lounge with kitchen facility, laundry room and a passenger lift to the upper floors.
Outside Outside, there are landscaped communal gardens with seating areas and resident parking spaces.
Situation Walkers Court is located in the heart of the Southdown area of Harpenden close to the shopping centre and Harpenden Common.
The High Street and Station is approximately 1 mile away with a bus service moments from the apartment. Harpenden is well noted for lovely rural walks and superb Common areas and parks.
Social requirements are well catered for, including several challenging golf courses, a sports centre, swimming pool, various clubs and associations and a comprehensive range of restaurants, Coffee shops and public houses.
Harpenden benefits from a fast train service to St Pancras (c.26 minutes). London Luton airport is within a 6-mile drive. Access to the motorway network via junctions 9 is just under 5 miles away.
Property Ref Number: Ham-68199
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