1-bedroom house · AL1 3RT
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About
A one double bedroom ground floor apartment forming part of a popular over 55’s development with attractive communal gardens to the rear.
A security intercom system provides access to the welcoming communal entrance hall. The front door opens into a hallway and doors to all rooms.
The bright living room features a mantel piece and a window with a part glazed door giving access to the garden area.
The fitted kitchen offers a range of cream wall and base units with work surfaces above, a pull-out breakfast bar, a fridge, washing machine, oven and electric hob.
The double bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors and herringbone flooring.
The bathroom is fitted with a suite comprising of a double shower, heated towel rail, mirrored cabinet, basin and W.C.
Externally there are well-maintained communal gardens with a patio and seating area with mature shrubs and rose bushes along with residents’ and visitors’ parking spaces.
The property also benefits from a permanent on-site manager, an emergency pull-cord system with a 24hr response and is offered with the advantage of no upper chain.
Beacon House is superbly located within a short walk of local shops and the open green space of Clarence Park.
The property is also within walking distance of St Albans city centre and the mainline railway station with direct services into St Pancras International.
Accommodation Living Room/Dining Room (3.89m x 3.30m (12'9 x 10'10)) Kitchen (2.97m x 2.18m (9'9 x 7'2)) Bedroom (4.52m x 2.69m (14'10 x 8'10)) Bathroom External Communal Garden Communal Car Park Lease Details Service Charge - £355 Ground Rent - 0 Lease Term Remaining - 93
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