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Lower Luton Road

Harpenden

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Retirement property

Price: £265,000
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Price: £265,000
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Property Details

Key features

  • On-Site House and Care Manager
  • Passenger Lift To All Floors
  • Secure Entryphone System
  • Well-Kept Landscaped Gardens
  • Communal Lounge & Dining Room

Council Tax Band: D

Tenure: Leasehold

    Leasehold Information:

  • Number of years left on lease: 115 years
  • Annual service charge: £486
  • Annual ground rent: £150
  • Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch
  • Ground rent increase: Contact branch

A well-presented TWO BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT with balcony, which forms part of a purpose extra care development for the over 55's, comprising of 38 self-contained apartments, constructed in 2014 and offering 75% ownership. This property has recently been redecorated and carpeted

An exceptionally well-presented TWO BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT with balcony, whcih has recently redecorated and carpeted and forms part of a purpose-built extra care development for the over 55's, comprising of 38 self-contained apartments, constructed in 2014 and offering 75% ownership.

The development offers residents independent living with the option of extra care in a supportive and welcoming community for residents and guests with communal facilities that include: passenger lift, restaurant, resident's lounge and laundry and hair salon with landscaped communal gardens.

Lea Springs occupies a prominent corner plot, a short walk from Batford Springs Nature Reserve, Harpenden and is only a 1.4 mile bus ride to Harpenden's vibrant town centre.

Internal viewing is strictly by appointment only through the vendors selling agent, Connells Harpenden.




The Accommodation


Spacious Communal Hall
Secure Entry phone system. Access to: Communal Lounge & Dining facilities, Hair Salon, Communal Grounds, House Managers Office, stairs and passenger lift to all floors.

Communal Second Floor Landing
Stairs and passenger lift to all floors. Front door to:

Entrance Hall
Built-in Double storage cupboard housing circuit breakers. Wall mounted entry phone and emergency pull cord system to House Manager or Central Base.

Reception Room
14' 8" x 14' 7" ( 4.47m x 4.45m )
Double glazed picture windows with panoramic views. Television aerial and telephone points. Opening onto Kitchen and double glazed door leading onto a delightful balcony.

Kitchen
10' 5" x 6' 9" ( 3.17m x 2.06m )
Modern range of cream gloss fronted fitted wall and floor units with contrasting worktop surfaces and concealed counter lighting. Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Zanussi halogen hob with cooker hood above and eye level eletric oven. Indesit washer and dryer. The fridge/freezer is to remain. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 1
16' 6" Max x 10' Max ( 5.03m Max x 3.05m Max )
Double glazed windows to rear. Television aerial and telephone points. Door to Wet Room.

Bedroom 2
10' 2" x 8' 4" ( 3.10m x 2.54m )
Double glazed windows to side. Television aerial and telephone points. Smoke alarm. Extensive range of shelving.

Wet Room
Modern white suite with height adjustable shower. Part tiled walls. Wash basin. Low level WC. Shaver point. Extractor fan with non slip f;ooring and additional door to Bedroom 1.

Exterior


Communal Grounds
Well-kept communal grounds with large terrace and seating area.

Parking
No allocated parking, but parking is available for residents and visitors.

Tenure
Leasehold - 125 year Lease from 1st January, 2014 with a Ground rent £150 per annum

Service Charge
£366.80 per calendar month includes heating and hot water

Local Authority
St Albans City & District Council - Council Tax Band D

A well-presented TWO BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT with balcony, which forms part of a purpose extra care development for the over 55's, comprising of 38 self-contained apartments, constructed in 2014 and offering 75% ownership. This property has recently been redecorated and carpeted

An exceptionally well-presented TWO BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT with balcony, whcih has recently redecorated and carpeted and forms part of a purpose-built extra care development for the over 55's, comprising of 38 self-contained apartments, constructed in 2014 and offering 75% ownership.

The development offers residents independent living with the option of extra care in a supportive and welcoming community for residents and guests with communal facilities that include: passenger lift, restaurant, resident's lounge and laundry and hair salon with landscaped communal gardens.

Lea Springs occupies a prominent corner plot, a short walk from Batford Springs Nature Reserve, Harpenden and is only a 1.4 mile bus ride to Harpenden's vibrant town centre.

Internal viewing is strictly by appointment only through the vendors selling agent, Connells Harpenden.




The Accommodation


Spacious Communal Hall
Secure Entry phone system. Access to: Communal Lounge & Dining facilities, Hair Salon, Communal Grounds, House Managers Office, stairs and passenger lift to all floors.

Communal Second Floor Landing
Stairs and passenger lift to all floors. Front door to:

Entrance Hall
Built-in Double storage cupboard housing circuit breakers. Wall mounted entry phone and emergency pull cord system to House Manager or Central Base.

Reception Room ...

While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of descriptions and content, we should make you aware of the following guidance or limitations.

(1) 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.
(2) These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
(3) The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
(4) Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
(5) Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
(6) Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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Please be aware, these results are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as a mortgage quote. These are based on a repayment mortgage and may vary depending on the term and interest rate of your mortgage. Lender fees may also be applicable.

If you would like guidance on the right mortgage for you, we recommend booking a mortgage appointment and speak to one of our mortgage consultants who will be more than happy to help.

** The 4.7% annual interest rate is based on the Connells Group average mortgage interest rate taken from the period of 01/01/2024 – 01/03/2024 and is correct as at 07/03/2024.

A LIFETIME FEE MAY BE PAYABLE UPON MORTGAGE APPLICATION AS WELL AS AN ADMINISTRATION FEE. THE TOTAL FEE PAYABLE WILL DEPEND ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. YOUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANT WILL EXPLAIN ANY FEES APPLICABLE IN YOUR INITIAL APPOINTMENT.

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY AN EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE TO YOUR EXISTING LENDER IF YOU REMORTGAGE.

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*PLEASE BE AWARE, THESE RESULTS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A MORTGAGE QUOTE. THESE ARE BASED ON A REPAYMENT MORTGAGE AND MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE TERM AND INTEREST RATE OF YOUR MORTGAGE. LENDER FEES MAY ALSO BE APPLICABLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE GUIDANCE ON THE RIGHT MORTGAGE FOR YOU, WE RECOMMEND SPEAKING TO ONE OF OUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS WHO WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP. **THE 4.7% ANNUAL INTEREST RATE IS BASED ON THE CONNELLS GROUP AVERAGE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TAKEN FROM THE PERIOD OF 01/01/2024 – 01/03/2024 AND IS CORRECT AS AT 07/03/2024.

A LIFETIME FEE MAY BE PAYABLE UPON MORTGAGE APPLICATION AS WELL AS AN ADMINISTRATION FEE. THE TOTAL FEE PAYABLE WILL DEPEND ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. YOUR MORTGAGE CONSULTANT WILL EXPLAIN ANY FEES APPLICABLE IN YOUR INITIAL APPOINTMENT.

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY AN EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE TO YOUR EXISTING LENDER IF YOU RE-MORTGAGE.

 
 

ALL MORTGAGES ARE SUBJECT TO STATUS AND LENDER CRITERIA. MOST BUY TO LET MORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED.