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Summary ** 55% shared ownership ** Situated in a peaceful, off-road setting just a short walk from Welwyn Garden City town centre and the mainline train station with direct services into London, this ground floor one bedroom apartment offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and tranquillity.
Description *** 55% shared ownership *** Situated in a peaceful, off-road setting just a short walk from Welwyn Garden City town centre and the mainline train station with direct services into London, this ground floor one bedroom apartment offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and tranquillity.
Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, the property welcomes you with a spacious entrance hall featuring built-in storage.
The bright and airy lounge provides a relaxing retreat, while the fully fitted kitchen/diner opens directly onto the communal garden-ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
The double bedroom is well-proportioned and comfortable, complemented by a bathroom complete with a shower over the bath.
Additional benefits include gas central heating, double glazed windows, allocated parking, and access to a communal garden - perfect for enjoying outdoor moments in a quiet setting.
Entrance Hall Carpet, storage cupboard x 2. Lounge 13' 9" x 11' 7" ( 4.19m x 3.53m ) Double glazed window to rear, carpet, radiator.
Kitchen/Diner 13' 3" x 8' 8" ( 4.04m x 2.64m ) Double glazed window, laminate wood flooring, sink/drainer, gas hob, electric oven, radiator, doors to communal garden.
Bedroom One 10' 7" x 10' 5" ( 3.23m x 3.17m ) Double glazed window, carpet, radiator. Bathroom Laminate wood flooring, bath with shower over, W/C, wash hand basin, radiator.
Agents Note: This property is currently under shared ownership in conjunction with First Garden City Homes Housing Association who have criteria for any purchase.
The advertised price is for the sellers 55% share. £336.11 per month is paid to the Housing Association as rent for the retained share. Service Charge is £1317.96 per annum; Ground Rent is £0.00.
Please contact with First Garden City Homes Housing Association for guidance on purchase requirements.
Your conveyancer will advise with regard to the timescales involved and you should satisfy yourself in regard to lending affordability before proceeding.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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