Maples Court, Bedford Road, HITCHIN, Herts | £85,000 | 1 bedroom Retirement Property  

A well presented and newly re-carpeted one bedroom second floor retirement flat, forming part of this highly regarded McCarthy and Stone development. Maples Court is centrally placed within half a mile of the town centre and a Waitrose store situated adjacent to the site. Offering well proportioned accommodation, the flat benefits from double glazing and Economy 7 heating with the practical benefit of a ‘Careline’ system linked to the house manager, or in her absence a central monitoring office. The flat is offered chain free!

Maples Court has a resident’s lounge and guest suite. As previously mentioned there is a residential house manager; with the communal facilities (including a lift) paid for within an annual maintenance charge. Hitchin town centre provides a broad range of shops and a regular open market, together with the library, churches and many restaurants and pubs within the attractive and historic centre.

Second Floor

ENTRANCE HALL:
Front door with spy-hole. Smoke alarm, coved ceiling. Entryphone receiver/‘Careline’ alarm. Deep walk-in airing/store cupboard with insulated tank, immersion heater and water tank. Shelving, light and electric meters. Door to..

LOUNGE / DINER:
18’" x 10’ 3" (4.85m x 3.12m). Double glazed uPVC window plus double doors to ‘french’ BALCONY; with view beyond car park to Butts Close open space. Coved ceiling, telephone and television points. ‘Careline’ alarm cord, two double wall lights. ‘Economy 7’ storage heater, open through to..

KITCHEN:
7’ 3" x 7’ (2.26m x 2.13m). Well appointed with a range of base level cupboards and drawers plus work surfaces with tiled surrounds. Range of wall cupboards above. Inset electric hob unit plus extractor hood and built-in oven. Stainless steel sink unit with single drainer. Extractor fan and electric fan heater. Corner shelving, spot lighting, fitted ‘fridge and freezer (both to remain).

BEDROOM:
13’ 10" x 8’ 10" (4.22m x 2.69m). Built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging space, shelf and smoked mirror glass folding doors. Coved ceiling, uPVC double glazed window, two double wall lights. ‘Careline’ alarm cord. ‘Economy 7’ storage heater.

BATHROOM:
Fitted with ‘Champagne’ coloured suite with panelled bath, independent ‘Heatrae’ electric shower unit and attachment. Fully tiled walls, low level WC, extractor fan, vanity style wash basin, with double cupboard below. Wall mounted fan heater, coved ceiling, ‘Careline’ alarm button.

Outside

COMMUNAL GARDENS:
Maples Court benefits from fully maintained communal gardens; bounded by an original brick wall and well stocked with many trees, lawns and shrubs.

PARKING: There is non-allocated parking for residents and visitors to Maples Court.

Outgoings

GROUND RENT:
£125 per half year.

COUNCIL TAX:
Band ‘C’

SERVICE CHARGE:
£1347.12 for the year 2011/12

LEASE DETAILS:
106 years remaining (2011). Original term 125 years from 1992

Energy Performance Certificate

Agents Note.

These property details are set out as a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an Offer or Contract. Any services, equipment, fittings or central heating systems have not been tested and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. Fixtures, fittings and other items are not included unless specifically described. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. Prospective buyers are advised to check these for any particular purpose eg fitted carpets and furniture.