2 bed flat for sale

Highclere House, Great North Road, Hatfield AL9

This chain free second floor apartment at Highclere House is a purpose built retirement property for the over 60s, offering independent living with the benefit of on site support. Built in 2021, the development has been designed to provide a safe, low maintenance and sociable environment for later life.

The apartment is offered fully furnished throughout, including all furniture, furnishings and integrated kitchen appliances, making it a true turn key home. The spacious lounge benefits from a double glazed door and full height window opening onto a Juliet balcony with pleasant views over the landscaped gardens. The modern kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances such as a wall mounted oven, integrated microwave and fridge / freezer, while the master bedroom includes a walk in wardrobe with a built in safe and an ensuite shower room. A second, spacious double bedroom is served by a separate shower room.

Externally, the apartment comes with an allocated parking space and private storage. Residents also have access to a range of additional facilities within the development, including a bookable guest suite, scooter store, refuse room and recycling room.

Highclere House offers an excellent range of communal facilities designed to support independent living while fostering a sense of community. These include a large communal lounge, attractive landscaped gardens and a varied programme of activities and social events organised for residents, providing opportunities to socialise and stay active. The on site House Manager is available to assist with day to day matters, while the 24 hour emergency call system provides reassurance and support whenever needed.

The annual service charge includes buildings insurance, water rates and heating to communal areas, helping to keep running costs more predictable. With a long lease of 994 years remaining, this apartment represents a well specified and conveniently located retirement home in Hatfield, close to Hatfield Station with fast train links to London.

Entrance Hall
The front door opens into a large entrance hall. The 24 hour emergency response pull cord system is situated here. A door leads to a utility room equipped with a washer dryer and storage area. An additional storage cupboard is also accessed from the hall. Further doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and guest shower room. An electric radiator is fitted.

Lounge
A spacious lounge with a double glazed door and full height window to the side opening onto a Juliet balcony, enjoying views of the gardens. There is ample room for a dining table and chairs. The room benefits from a TV point with Sky+ connectivity, two ceiling lights, two electric wall heaters, raised power sockets and fitted carpets.

Kitchen
A modern kitchen fitted with a range of base and eye level units and roll top work surfaces. It includes a wall mounted oven, built in microwave and ceramic hob. There is an integral fridge / freezer and a free standing dishwasher. The sink with mixer tap is positioned beneath the double glazed window.

Principle Bedroom
A spacious bedroom with a full height double glazed window allowing plenty of natural light and enjoying garden views. The room is completed by a walk in wardrobe fitted with a built in safe, hanging rails and shelving. TV and telephone points are also provided.

En-suite Shower Room
A modern shower room with level access shower cubicle and screen. It includes a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, a fitted illuminated mirror, WC and wall mounted heated towel rail. Slip resistant flooring is laid throughout.

Second Bedroom
A spacious second bedroom with a double glazed window. This room offers flexibility for use as a study, dining room or hobby room.

Shower Room
A modern shower room with level access shower cubicle and screen. It includes a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage, a fitted illuminated mirror, WC and wall mounted heated towel rail. Slip resistant flooring is laid throughout.

Outside
The apartment benefits from its own allocated car parking space. There is also access to the communal gardens / patio seating area.

Additional Storage
An additional storage area is provided on the third floor of Highclere House.

Material Information
Part A
Council Tax Band: D
Leasehold
Lenth of Lease: 993
Ground Rent £: No Ground rent
Service Charges: £5,443.93 for financial year ending 28/2/2027

Part B
Type: Flat
Physical Characteristics: Second floor, retirement property, over 60's
Construction Type: Traditional
Rec Rooms: 1 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Kitchens: 1
Parking: Off Street
EV Charger: No

Mobile Signal:
Are the following Services connected:
Electricity Yes
Renewable / Batteries No
Gas No
Water Yes
Telephone No
Broadband Yes
Drainage Yes
Does the property have Central Heating Yes
What Fuel does it use: Electric

Part C
Are there any known safety issues: No If Yes What:
Has the property been adapted for accessibility: Yes
Is the property in a Conservation area: No
Is the property a listed building: No
Are there any planning applications, which of approved would affect the property: No
Is the access road made up and adopted: Yes
Is the property affected by any rights of way:
Are there any proposals or disputes which affect the property (either with an individual or public body):
Are there any shared or communal facilities: Yes
Are there any covenants affecting the property:
Are there any preservation orders affect the property:
Has the property been extended: No
Was planning permission granted:
Did it comply with Building Regs:
Copies of the planning permission available:
What was the date of the extension:
Have you carried out any alteration to the property: No
Has the Property ever Flooded? No
Are there any flooding risks? No
Is there any coastal erosion risk: No
Has there been any mining in the area: No
Has Japanese Knotweed ever been identified at the property or adjoining land:

Other:
To your knowledge is there anything else that has occurred at the property that would affect the transactional decision of the average buyer: No

Are there any material issues with the property that any potential should be aware of: No

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.