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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · HP2 4UU
For saleListed 12 days
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Offering excellent potential for modernisation, this two-bedroom first-floor flat in Barley Croft, Hemel Hempstead, is offered with no onward chain and presents an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to update a property to their own taste and specification.
The accommodation comprises a good-sized reception room with space for both seating and dining, complemented by large windows allowing plenty of natural light.
The separate kitchen is fitted with basic units and worktops and would benefit from a full update.
There are two bedrooms, including a generous double, alongside a bathroom fitted with a bath, WC and wash basin.
The property would benefit from general refurbishment throughout, making it an appealing prospect for first-time buyers, investors or those seeking a renovation project.
The building is set within communal grounds with lawned areas and pathways.
Barley Croft is situated on the north-eastern side of Hemel Hempstead, conveniently placed for local shops and amenities in the Highfield area, with a wider choice of shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities available in the town centre and at The Marlowes Shopping Centre.
For outdoor recreation, Gadebridge Park is within easy reach, offering open parkland, riverside walks and play areas.
A range of primary and secondary schools are also accessible within the surrounding area.
Transport connections are convenient, with Hemel Hempstead mainline station approximately 10–15 minutes away by car, providing services to London Euston in around 30 minutes, alongside routes towards Milton Keynes and the Midlands.
The M1 and A41 are also readily accessible, offering road links towards London, Luton and beyond.
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.
If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view.
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. HEM260097/8
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