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Guide price

£500,000

(£590/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
College Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 847 sq. ft

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

Putterills - Welwyn Garden City

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About this property

  • Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes

  • Spacious living room with electric fire and feature mantle

  • Dining area with elevated front-facing views

  • Modern fitted kitchen with built-in appliances

  • Fully tiled wet room with low-level toilet and vanity basin

  • McCarthy & Stone development for the over-70s

  • On-site laundry & restaurant serving daily hot lunches

  • Large communal lounge and landscaped gardens

  • Secure entry system with 24-hour emergency assistance

  • Town centre location, close to all amenities

  • Level access shower

  • Lift access

  • Lateral living

  • Wet room

Impressive Two-Bedroom Retirement Apartment Close To Town Centre

Situated on the second floor of Peel Court, a sought-after McCarthy & Stone development, this well-maintained two-bedroom Retirement Living Plus apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living in a safe and supportive environment.

The property features a bright living room with an electric fire and attractive mantle, leading into a separate dining area enjoying elevated views over the front aspect. From the dining area, a door opens into the fitted kitchen, complete with a built-in fridge/freezer, electric oven, and hob, as well as ample cupboard and drawer space.

There are two generously sized double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes and front-facing views. The fully tiled wet room is fitted with a low-level toilet, vanity hand wash basin, and walk-in shower area.

The hallway benefits from two large storage cupboards, providing excellent practical space. All windows are electrically operated, ensuring effortless opening and closing at the touch of a button. The cost of the apartment heating is included within the service charge, offering residents both convenience and peace of mind.

Peel Court provides a superb range of communal facilities, including a residents' lounge, on-site restaurant serving daily hot lunches, landscaped gardens, laundry facilities, and a guest suite for visitors. Residents benefit from a secure entry system, CCTV, and 24-hour emergency assistance with pull cords and a personal alarm system in each apartment. One hour of domestic assistance per week is included, and personalised care packages are available. Car parking spaces are available to rent (subject to availability). Please contact the Estate Manager for further details.

The development is conveniently located just a short walk from Welwyn Garden City town centre, with easy access to shops, cafes, theatre, cinema, doctors, dentists, opticians, the train station, and bus routes.

Service Charge Details

The service charge covers a range of services designed to make life comfortable and worry-free, including:
• 24-hour emergency call system
• House Manager service
• Water rates for both the apartment and communal areas
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Heating, lighting, power, and maintenance of all communal spaces
• The cost of the apartment heating is included
• Upkeep of the gardens and landscaped grounds
• Repairs and maintenance of internal and external communal areas
• Contribution to the contingency fund (covering internal and external redecoration of communal areas)
• Buildings insurance

Please note, the service charge does not include personal expenses such as Council Tax, electricity within your own apartment, or TV services. For full details or specific queries about the service charges, please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Agents Note: Upon resale, sellers are required to pay a 1% contingency fee to the landlord.

About the development:
Peel Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it’s homeowners with extra care, if needed, offering thoughtfully-designed, low-maintenance, private apartments in prime locations with communal areas for socialising, including a chef-run restaurant. Our dedicated on-site team, led by our Estates Manager, provide tailored care packages, so you only ever have to pay for the help you actually use. The Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements – these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners’ lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

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More information

  • Tenure

    Leasehold (112 years)

  • Service charge

    £13,257 per year

  • Council tax band

    D

  • Ground rent

    £510

  • Ground rent date of next review

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