Leys Avenue
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
2Bedrooms2Bathroomsflat
Guide Price£275,000
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Guide Price:£275,000
Property details
Key features
- Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
- Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
- Buyers fees apply
- TOWN CENTRE LOCATION
- CHAIN FREE
- TWO BEDROOMS
- EN-SUITE TO MASTER
- ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE
Council Tax Band:
C
Tenure:
Leasehold
Ground Rent:
£250.00
Ground Rent Review Period:
Contact Branch
Annual Service Charge:
£1,230.00
Length of Lease:
161 years
Letchworth Garden City:...
Letchworth is the world's first Garden City that was founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1903, with a vision that would relieve the poverty and slum conditions suffered by so many within the late Victorian era. With a dream of Garden Cities where the best elements of town and country would be combined from the town in order to be used to benefit the ordinary townspeople. Now more than 100 years on, the Estate is now managed by the Heritage Foundation.
Location:
- Approximately 2 minutes walk to Letchworth train station
- 29 minutes direct train line to London King's Cross
- Access to more than one train provider (Great Northern for Kings Cross & Thameslink for St Pancras)
Education:
- Eleven schools provide a mix of infant, junior and primary level education.
- A specialist primary school for children with moderate learning difficulties.
- Two secondary schools, The Highfield School (Science Specialist) and Fearnhill School (Maths and Computing College).
- Two independent schools, St Christopher School and St Francis' College.
Leisure Facilities:
- 13.6 mile Garden City Greenway - Letchworth's circular walk and cycle path.
- Standalone Farm.
- First Garden City Heritage Museum.
- Health & Fitness - Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, North Herts Leisure Centre, Nuffield Health Club, Spirella Fitness and more...
- Sport - Over 20 Garden City clubs, football, rugby, badminton, running club and more...
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).
The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.
The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Internal
Communal Entrance
The building has a secure intercom system to the front and rear. Once you have entered the building the communal area has stairs rising to all floors, post boxes and a lift. There is regular maintenance within the building.
Entrance Hall
Entrance door, wooden effect laminate flooring laid throughout, cupboard, and radiator fitted.
Kitchen/Lounge/Diner
Fitted suite comprising of a selection of wall and base units with worktop surround, integrated oven with hob and extractor fan, fridge freezer and washing machine, sink with drainer, splash back tiles, and wooden effect laminate flooring laid throughout. The room comes complete with laminate flooring, spot lights, radiator, double glazed windows and beautiful views looking over the town.
Master Bedroom
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, and radiator fitted.
En Suite
Fitted suite comprising of a shower cubicle, WC, wash-hand-basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, part-tiled walls and laminate flooring laid throughout.
Bedroom Two
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, and radiator fitted.
Bathroom
Fitted suite comprising of bath-tub with shower-over, WC, wash-hand-basin, heated towel rail, wall mirror, and laminate flooring and part-tiled walls laid throughout.
External
Parking
One allocated parking space to the rear of the property.
Agent Notes:
Tenure: Leasehold
Length of lease: 166 years from and including 29th January 2021 to and including 20th December 2187
Annual Ground Rent: £250
Annual Service Charge: £1230
(Vendor advises).
Letchworth is the world's first Garden City that was founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1903, with a vision that would relieve the poverty and slum conditions suffered by so many within the late Victorian era. With a dream of Garden Cities where the best elements of town and country would be combined from the town in order to be used to benefit the ordinary townspeople. Now more than 100 years on, the Estate is now managed by the Heritage Foundation.
Location:
- Approximately 2 minutes walk to Letchworth train station
- 29 minutes direct train line to London King's Cross
- Access to more than one train provider (Great Northern for Kings Cross & Thameslink for St Pancras)
Education:
- Eleven schools provide a mix of infant, junior and primary level education.
- A specialist primary school for children with moderate learning difficulties.
- Two secondary schools, The Highfield School (Science Specialist) and Fearnhill School (Maths and Computing College).
- Two independent schools, St Christopher School and St Francis' College.
Leisure Facilities:
- 13.6 mile Garden City Greenway - Letchworth's circular walk and cycle path.
- Standalone Farm.
- First Garden City Heritage Museum.
- Health & Fitness - Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, North Herts Leisure Centre, Nuffield Health Club, Spirella Fitness and more...
- Sport - Over 20 Garden City clubs, football, rugby, badminton, running club and more...
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).
The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.
The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Internal
Communal Entrance
The building has a secure intercom system to the front and rear. Once you have entered the building the communal area has stairs rising to all floors, post boxes and a lift. There is regular maintenance within the building.
Entrance Hall
Entrance door, wooden effect laminate flooring laid throughout, cupboard, and radiator fitted.
Kitchen/Lounge/Diner
Fitted suite comprising of a selection of wall and base units with worktop surround, integrated oven with hob and extractor fan, fridge freezer and washing machine, sink with drainer, splash back tiles, and wooden effect laminate flooring laid throughout. The room comes complete with laminate flooring, spot lights, radiator, double glazed windows and beautiful views looking over the town.
Master Bedroom
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, and radiator fitted.
En Suite
Fitted suite comprising of a shower cubicle, WC, wash-hand-basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, part-tiled walls and laminate flooring laid throughout.
Bedroom Two
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, and radiator fitted.
Bathroom
Fitted suite comprising of bath-tub with shower-over, WC, wash-hand-basin, heated towel rail, wall mirror, and laminate flooring and part-tiled walls laid throughout.
External
Parking
One allocated parking space to the rear of the property.
Agent Notes:
Tenure: Leasehold
Length of lease: 166 years from and including 29th January 2021 to and including 20th December 2187
Annual Ground Rent: £250
Annual Service Charge: £1230
(Vendor advises).
Utilities, rights & restrictions
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Utility Supply:
- ElectricityMains Supply
- WaterMains Supply
- HeatingElectric
- BroadbandFTTP
- SewerageMains Supply
Rights & Restrictions:
- Private rights of wayContact branch
- Public rights of wayContact branch
- Listed propertyContact branch
- RestrictionsContact branch
Risks:
- Flooded in last 5 yearsContact branch
- Flood defencesContact branch
- Source of floodContact branch
Guidance Notes
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) We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. (6) We have not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.Use Our Homefinder Service
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