High Street

Elmwood Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 37 properties arranged over 3 floors each served by lift. The House Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an emergency. For periods when the House Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency Careline response system. Each property comprises an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, one or two bedrooms and bathroom. It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 60 years, or in the event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years.

Baldock is a historic market town in the local government district of North Hertfordshire in the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire. With easy access to the A1, A505 and A507, it lies 33 miles (53 km) north of London, 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Bedford, and 14 miles (23 km) north northwest of the county town of Hertford. Nearby towns include Letchworth and Hitchin to the southwest and Stevenage to the south.

London Kings Cross can be reached in 37 minutes by train from the station which is a 20 minute walk from the property. The high street is a short walk away with shops, cafes, restaurants, public houses.


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


Entrance Hall
Internal phone system, entrance door, carpet laid throughout, Tunstall pull cord, and built-in airing cupboard.

Lounge
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, electric fireplace and radiator, TV-point, and french door leading to garden.

Kitchen
Fitted suite comprising of a selection of wall and base units with worktop surround, integrated oven with electric hob with extractor fan, sink, Tunstall pull cord, and tiled walls laid throughout.

Bedroom
Double glazed window, carpet laid throughout, Tunstall pull cord, electric radiator fitted, benefiting from a built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom
Fitted suite comprising of an electric walk-in shower, WC, wash-hand-basin with under unit, Tunstall pull cord, laminate flooring and tiled walls laid throughout, and wall-mounted heater fitted.

Comunal Lounge
Take part in the regular social activities which include coffee mornings every weekday, entertainers in the lounge, special birthday party in the lounge, charity coffee mornings, film show twice a year, fish & chip suppers, and toastie mornings..

Parking
Communal parking.

Communal Garden
Communal gardens surrounding the property.

Agent Notes
Tenure: Lease hold.
Length of lease:
Annual ground rent: £578 (payable 6 monthly).
Annual service charge: £4150 (payable 6 monthly)
(Vendor advises).