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About
This two bedroom top floor retirement apartment is conveniently located for access to Darkes Lane amenities including Sainsburys Supermarket, local restaurants and shops.
The property benefits from a lounge/diner, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a separate shower room.
There are also many communal benefits within this development including a communal lounge, mature communal gardens, residents laundry room, overnight guest suite, plus parking for residents & visitors.
Offered chain free, internal viewing is highly recommended.
Main entrance & hallway Communal entrance with entry phone system, house manager's office, communal lounge with kitchenette & access to gardens at the rear, laundry room, resident/guest cloakroom, lift & stairs leading to all levels.
Door to property located on 3rd floor.
Hallway: Entrance door from communal hallway, coved ceiling, wall mounted entryphone system, security alarm panel, doors to bedrooms, bathroom, shower room & lounge, storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder, smoke detector.
Lounge/diner 17' 10'' x 11' 2'' (5.43m x 3.40m) approx Double glazed window to front, coved ceiling, two ceiling lights, wall mounted economy 7 night storage heater, feature fireplace with electric fire, telephone point, TV point, power points, (sky connection available), emergency pull cord, double doors to kitchen.
Kitchen 8' 11'' x 5' 8'' (2.72m x 1.73m) approx Double glazed window to side, coved ceiling, worktops with a range of matching wall, base & drawer units, single bowl stainless steel inset sink unit with drainer, part tiled walls, electric hob with cooker hood above, built in electric combination oven & grill, space for under counter fridge & freezer, power points, emergency pull cord, wall mounted heater.
Bedroom 1 15' 9'' x 9' 5'' (4.80m x 2.87m) approx Double glazed window to front, coved ceiling, economy 7 night storage heater, power points, telephone point, TV point, emergency pull cord, fitted wardrobes to one wall with mirror fronted bi-folding doors.
Bedroom 2 16' 9'' x 7' 10'' (5.10m x 2.39m) approx Double glazed window to front, coved ceiling, wall mounted convector heater, power points, emergency pull cord, power points.
Bathroom 6' 10'' x 5' 9'' (2.08m x 1.75m) approx Fully tiled walls, panel enclosed bath with independent shower above and glass shower screen, emergency button, vanity unit with mirror above and shaver light, low level w.c, heated towel rail, wall mounted heater, extractor fan.
Shower room 5' 8'' x 5' 7'' maximum (1.73m x 1.70m) approx Tiled walls, low level w.c, vanity unit with mirror and shaver light above, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower above, emergency pull cord, extractor fan.
Communal benefits Communal lounge with a range of chairs and tables, kitchenette with worktop, sink unit, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, doors leading out to the lovely mature communal gardens to the rear which are mainly laid to lawn, various trees & shrubs with seating areas and well stocked flower beds The laundry room is inclusive for all residents and comprises of washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing facilities and sink.
Overnight guest suite available to visitors who pre-book. Sky TV available in the building. Residents Parking and Visitors parking.
EPC rating: C council tax band: D - Hertsmere Council ground rent: £831.11 service charges: £4995.36 buidings insurance: Inclusive lease length: 125 Years from 2000 Mains Gas: No Mains Electric: Yes Mains Water/drainage: Yes Heating Type: Electric heating Surface Water Flood Risk: Medium Risk Rivers & The Seas Flood Risk: High Risk (source: ) Broadband Availability: Standard & Superfast (FTTP is not available) (Source: Ofcom & BT Broadband Availability Checker) Mobile Availability: EE, Three & Vodaphone (Source: Ofcom): McCarthy Stone charge a 1% sinking fund contribution (known as the contingency fee), which is paid on resale.
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If you wish to view our privacy statement, please visit From June 2017, In line with 'The Money Laundering Regulations 2007' we are legally obliged to take formal identification from any person(s) wishing to purchase a property through Hobdays.
We will require one form of photographic identification (passport, photocard driving licence, national identity card, firearms certificate, Northern Ireland identity card issued by the electoral office) together with a recent document identifying your postal address (utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement, council tax letter).
Alternatively, you can submit your identification to your solicitor for verification but they will need to confirm to us in writing that the identity checks have been carried out & provide us with certified copies.
Viewing strictly by appointment via Hobdays Telephone: Unauthorised uses of the details, pictures or floor plans regarding this property is strictly forbidden & remain the property of Hobdays Estates Limited Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of these details, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
All measurements are approximate and the descriptions are for general purposes only (A laser measure has been used).
None of the statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Hobdays has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services relating to this property and therefore cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of any statement herein and to take appropriate precautions to check anything which may be critical to their interest in the property.
All pictures are taken with the aid of a wide angled lens. Items shown are not necessarily included.
*Tenure of the property has not been checked, therefore this need to be verified by the buyers solicitor.
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