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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · SG15 6QY
For saleReduced £14k (−6.3%) on 13 OctListed 137 days
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About
**no onward chain** Welcome to David Harrowell House, a well presented 2 bedroom first-floor apartment located on St. Johns Road in the charming town of Arlesey.
This property offers a comfortable living space of 570 square feet, making it an ideal choice for individuals or small families seeking a light and spacious home.
One of the standout features of this apartment is the allocated parking space, which is a valuable asset in this area.
Residents will appreciate the ease of access to local amenities, with shops, schools, and parks just a short distance away.
Full Market Value: £224,000 Service Charge: £110.01 pcm 80 Year Lease – currently being extended an additional 90 years EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: B Hallway: Smoke alarm. Radiator. Ceiling light.
Large storage cupboard. Lounge/Dining Area: (3.74m x 3.64m (12'3" x 11'11")) Three UPVC double glazed windows. TV point, BT socket, TV aerial outlets. 2 radiators. Ceiling light. Carpet.
Opening to: Kitchen: (3.82m x 1.80m (12'6" x 5'10")) UPVC double glazed window. A range of modern base and wall units with complementary worktop. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer.
Integrated oven, gas hob and overhead extractor fan with tiled splashback. Spaces for washing machine & fridge/freezer. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring. Plinth heater. Ceiling light.
Bedroom 1: (4.11m x 2.71m (13'5" x 8'10")) UPVC double glazed window. TV point, BT socket, TV aerial outlets. Carpet. Ceiling light. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: (3.15m x 2.24m (10'4" x 7'4")) UPVC double glazed window. Carpet. Ceiling light. Radiator. Bathroom: UPVC double glazed privacy window.
A white suite comprising: Panelled bath with chrome mixer taps, wall mounted shower. Low level push button wc. Wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer taps. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.
Extractor fan. Ceiling light. External: Allocated parking space. Bin storage. Communal garden.
Local Area: The property is situated in Arlesey which benefits from the lovely open countryside close by with excellent cycle routes, whilst also being only a few minutes drive from the A1(M).
Arlesey train service has fast trains to London's Kings Cross & London St Pancras (circa 35-45 mins), every 30 minutes.
Arlesey also benefits from a local library, pharmacy, excellent takeaway restaurants & several pubs.
There are frequent buses passing regularly into Hitchin (10 mins away), Letchworth (10 mins away) and Bedford (30 mins away) with a bus stop very nearby.
Gothic Mede is the local lower School with the nearby middle schools and upper schools of Etonbury Academy and the renowned Samuel Whitbread Community College.
Agents Note: The apparatus, equipment, fittings and services for this property have not been tested by the agent, all interested parties will need to satisfy themselves as to the condition of any such items or services.
All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. These details are to be used as a guide only and their accuracy is therefore not guaranteed.
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