£395,000 /Sale price

Motivated VendorOne of only four apartments on the top floor of Eleanor House which is part of a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Property. It offers privateownership and personalised care packages. The apartment is bright and airy, with neutral decor, part-glazed internal doors, and south-east facingwindows providing natural light and city views. The design emphasises a calm and relaxed lifestyle, with easy living in a supportive environment.The generous sitting room offers space for a dining table and includes the two south-east facingwindows, one of which provides a bay alcove ideally suited to position a desk. Double doors open into the adjoining kitchen which is fitted withcontemporary, white cabinetry and integrated appliances, with ceramictiling to the floor.Offering fitted wardrobes, the two well-proportioned bedrooms are positioned together at the end of the hallway. An adjacent shower room features a walk-in shower, with a separate cloakroom facility completing the accommodation in this thoughtfully-designed home.GeneralLocal Authority: St Albans City and Distict CouncilServices: Electricity, mains water and drainage.Service Charge: Ground rent charge £510 per annumMaintenance Charge: £13,216.69 per annumCouncil Tax: Band DTenure: LeaseholdGuide Price: £500,000The gardens at Eleanor House are beautifully landscaped and designed to create a delightful outdoor sanctuary for the residents to enjoy. There are areas laid to lawn, attractively planted beds filled with evergreen, floral and architecturalshrubs and paved pathways which provide a journey through the grounds. Features include specimen trees, timber framed walkways, pavedsettings to sit and relax and a large paved terrace adjoining the communal lounge. There is private parking provision available under separatemonthly rental within the grounds.The property is set in a popular and convenient location within very easy reach of the mainline station with its fast through services via St PancrasInternational to the City (19 mins) Gatwick and beyond. Road users enjoy easy access to the M1, M25 and the A1(M) and to the airports at Heathrow, Luton and Stansted. The City Centre with its wealth of amenities including shopping, leisure activities and excellent state and public schools is close at hand, as are the green spaces at Clarence Park, The Wick, Bernards Heath and Verulamium Park.