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Retirement
Leasehold
£425,000
2 bed flat for sale
Royal Gardens, Seymour Road, Buntingford SG92 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC rating: B
Key Information
Tenure:
Leasehold (997 years)
Service charge:
£4,980 per year
Council tax band:
B
Ground rent:
£495
Ground rent date of next review:
Ground rent review period:
Every 15 years
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Freman College 0.2 miles
- Edwinstree Church of England Middle School 0.3 miles
- Ashwell & Morden 6.5 miles
- Royston 6.9 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Leasehold
- Ground floor with patio area
- South facing
- Master bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Residents Lounge
- Guest Suite
- Lift to all floors
- Beautiful Landscaped gardens
- House Manager
- Part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available – please talk with the property consultant for more information
A wonderfully presented two bedroomed retirement apartment. Conveniently situated on the ground floor, this stunning apartment boasts direct access to a south facing patio area directly from the lounge.
~ part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available~
Royal Gardens
Royal Gardens has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, if your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
Local Area
Buntingford is a highly desirable town located in Hertfordshire, about 45 miles north of London and 25 miles south east of Cambridge. A popular commuter town for folks working in London and Stevenage, the town has a friendly and bustling atmosphere and plenty of local amenities and attractions. On the main High Street, residents will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, takeaways and bars, as well as independent boutiques and shops, supermarkets, a pharmacy, post office, hairdressers and a library. There’s also a weekly market held every Monday which sells fresh produce, flowers and locally made crafts.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response speech module is situated in the hall. From the hallway there's a large storage / airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Raised electric power sockets, decorative ceiling light and fitted carpets. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge
The bright and spacious lounge has the benefit of French doors leads onto a south facing patio area. The spacious room allows ample space for dining. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, two ceiling light points and newly fitted carpets. Part glazed door leading to the separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fully fitted modern kitchen with white high gloss low and eye level units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The inset sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Electric waist height oven (for minimal bend) and microwave above. Four ring hob with extractor hood above. Integral brand new fridge/freezer. Ceiling light, tiled flooring and electric sockets.
Bedroom
Spacious bedroom with doors that lead onto a large walk-in wardrobe with lots of storage space. This room is completed with a spacious En-suite bathroom TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, central ceiling light, fitted carpets.
Second Bedroom
A good sized second south facing bedroom that can be used as a separate dining room, hobby room or study. Raised electric power sockets, fitted carpets.
Shower Room
Modern shower room with a walk in shower unit with a glass screen. WC. Wash hand basin with vanity unit storage cupboard and wall mounted mirror with built in light above. Tiled flooring.
Service Charge
• 24-hour emergency call system
• on-site visiting house manager
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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
Annual Service Charge fee: £4980.12 for financial year ending 31st March 2025. The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, to find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Leasehold Information
Lease length: 999 years from 1st Jan 2020
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2035
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Additional Services & Information
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Mains drainage
~ part exchange, entitlements advice, removals and solicitors all available~
Royal Gardens
Royal Gardens has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, if your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).
Local Area
Buntingford is a highly desirable town located in Hertfordshire, about 45 miles north of London and 25 miles south east of Cambridge. A popular commuter town for folks working in London and Stevenage, the town has a friendly and bustling atmosphere and plenty of local amenities and attractions. On the main High Street, residents will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, takeaways and bars, as well as independent boutiques and shops, supermarkets, a pharmacy, post office, hairdressers and a library. There’s also a weekly market held every Monday which sells fresh produce, flowers and locally made crafts.
Entrance Hall
Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour emergency response speech module is situated in the hall. From the hallway there's a large storage / airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom. Raised electric power sockets, decorative ceiling light and fitted carpets. Doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge
The bright and spacious lounge has the benefit of French doors leads onto a south facing patio area. The spacious room allows ample space for dining. TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, two ceiling light points and newly fitted carpets. Part glazed door leading to the separate kitchen.
Kitchen
Fully fitted modern kitchen with white high gloss low and eye level units and drawers with roll top work surfaces above. The inset sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Electric waist height oven (for minimal bend) and microwave above. Four ring hob with extractor hood above. Integral brand new fridge/freezer. Ceiling light, tiled flooring and electric sockets.
Bedroom
Spacious bedroom with doors that lead onto a large walk-in wardrobe with lots of storage space. This room is completed with a spacious En-suite bathroom TV and telephone point, raised electric power sockets, central ceiling light, fitted carpets.
Second Bedroom
A good sized second south facing bedroom that can be used as a separate dining room, hobby room or study. Raised electric power sockets, fitted carpets.
Shower Room
Modern shower room with a walk in shower unit with a glass screen. WC. Wash hand basin with vanity unit storage cupboard and wall mounted mirror with built in light above. Tiled flooring.
Service Charge
• 24-hour emergency call system
• on-site visiting house manager
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 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
Annual Service Charge fee: £4980.12 for financial year ending 31st March 2025. The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, to find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
**Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.
Leasehold Information
Lease length: 999 years from 1st Jan 2020
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2035
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or of age or over.
Additional Services & Information
** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant
• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Mains drainage
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