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About
Beautifully presented and offered to the market with NO UPPER CHAIN, this attractive retirement maisonette is situated within the popular Harvest Court development in Jersey Farm, St Albans.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation, a practical layout and the benefit of beautifully maintained communal gardens and residents' parking.
The property has an external storage cupboard and is accessed via a secure entrance with intercom.
Stairs and a chairlift lead to the first floor, where a welcoming landing provides access to all principal rooms, along with a generous storage cupboard.
The living room offers a comfortable and inviting space to relax, with a door leading through to the well-equipped kitchen.
The kitchen benefits from a range of wall and base units, an oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine, providing everything needed for convenient day-to-day living.
There are two bedrooms, with the principal bedroom featuring two fitted wardrobes offering excellent storage.
Bedroom two is currently arranged as a dining room, providing flexibility to suit individual needs, and benefits from a deep double cupboard with useful storage space.
The accommodation is completed by a shower room and a further storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
Externally, the development is surrounded by extensive, well-maintained communal gardens, providing an attractive and peaceful outdoor environment for residents to enjoy.
Residents' parking is also available.
Harvest Court is conveniently situated in the sought-after residential area of Jersey Farm, with a range of local amenities close by, including a GP surgery, pharmacy and Tesco with post office facilities.
Further shops and amenities can be found at The Quadrant in Marshalswick, accessible via a scenic footpath.
St Albans city centre is within convenient reach by bus and offers an excellent choice of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway station providing services into London.
Additional benefits include a communal laundry room, a 24-hour welfare alarm system and an on-site community manager, offering residents added reassurance and peace of mind.
An appealing retirement home combining comfortable accommodation, useful facilities and a convenient location, with the added advantage of no upper chain.
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