£260,000
1 bed flat for saleLe Jardin, Station Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
McCarthy Stone - RESALES
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About this property
Bequtifully presented retirement apartment
Bright and spacious living room
Part Exchange available- please speak to your Property Consultant for further information
Close to all amenities
Guest Suite
Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
Video door entry system which is linked to the TV
24 hour emergency call system
Intruder alarm and smoke detector
A spacious one bedroom second floor apartment situated within a popular mccarthy stone retirement development.
**Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available - speak to your Property Consultant for more information**
Le Jardin
This stunning 'Platinum Range' McCarthy & Stone development is located within the attractive town of Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. 'Le Jardin' comprises 25 luxury apartments and has been specifically designed to offer the very best in Retirement Living - for those aged the over 60 (joint age is 55) and is conveniently positioned in the heart of the town with all amenities conveniently close at hand. The development features a beautiful landscaped garden and a Garden Room - perfect for sitting in with friends and family on a summer’s afternoon! Visitors are able to enjoy a coffee in the elegant 'Club Lounge' and should they wish to stay over there is also a Guest Suite available. There is a dedicated House Manager on hand to take care of the day to day running of the development and to answer any queries you may have. For added peace of mind, all apartments benefit from a video entry system and 24 hour emergency call link to the House Manager (or out of hours service).
Local Area
Set in the heart of the world's first Garden City with tree-lined streets and plenty of interesting and exciting places to explore, combining the best of town and country living. Local attractions include Stotfold Watermill, Royston Cave and Benington Lordship Gardens, all well worth a visit. For shopping, there's everything you need at hand; the Garden Square shopping centre connects with Leys Avenue and Eastcheap where you will find an abundance of bars, cafes, restaurants, independent retailers and well known high street brands as well as Morrisons supermarket and Sainsbury's local. On the third Saturday of each month there's a farmers market held in Leys square, offering a range of various food items.
If you desire to travel further afield, the local train station runs regular services to London, Cambridge and Stevenage to name but a few. Bus services are also available. If traveling by car, the A1(M) is easily accessed and provides many travel options both north and south.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads into the entrance hall. Door opening to storage cupboard. Further doors lead to the shower room, bedroom and lounge. Ceiling light fitting. A wall mounted emergency call module. Further safety features consist of a smoke detector and secure entry system. Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment.
Lounge
A bright and spacious lounge with French doors opening inwards to reveal a Juliet balcony allowing lots of natural light into the room. There's ample room for a dining table and an electric fire with surround which acts as an attractive focal point. TV and telephone point, power points, two decorative ceiling lights. Part glazed door leads to a separate kitchen.
Kitchen
A modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss base and wall units with under counter lighting. Electric opening window sits above a single sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Integrated electric oven, built in microwave and ceramic four ringed hob with extractor hood above. Integral fridge and freezer and dishwasher. Tiled floor, power points and ceiling downlights.
Bedroom
Spacious double bedroom with benefit of a walk-in wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point, curtains and light fitting.
Shower Room
Fully fitted with suite comprising of level access double shower with screen and hand-rail. Low level WC, vanity storage unit with wash basin and illuminated mirror above. Wall and floor tiles. Ceiling spot lights and slip resistant flooring and electric heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.
Service Charge
• House Manager
• Cleaning of communal areas and windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV licence. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Annual Service charge £3,954.15 for financial year ending 30/6/2026.
Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Lease Information
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: March 2029
Lease: 999 Years from March 2014
Car Parking Scheme
Car parking spaces can be rented for £250 per annum and are subject to availibilty. Please speak to your House Manager for further information.
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information
Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
• Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband & Copper Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Tenure
Leasehold (992 years)
Service charge
£3,954 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£425
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 15 years