The Ridgeway, Hitchin

OFFERED CHAIN FREE THIS RARELY AVAILABLE TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT set in an attractive modern purpose built complex with landscaped communal gardens. The property is conveniently located in a tranquil cul de sac moments away from the facilities of the Village High Street offering convenience store, Post Office, chemist, bakery, eateries, hairdressers, dry cleaners, St. Giles Church and local bus routes to surrounding towns and villages providing plenty of scope for a variety of trips and outings. The accommodation comprises a bright and attractive lounge, open plan fitted kitchen, shower room and two good size bedrooms with built in wardrobes. The apartment has double glazing, night storage heating and benefits from a spacious entrance hall with plenty of storage cupboards and secure entry system. The main hall has a Manager's office, welcoming residents lounge with kitchenette and conservatory, well equipped laundry room and GUEST ROOM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Ground Floor Entrance
Main doors to entrance hall with secure entry system, Manager`s office, laundry room, residents` lounge with kitchenette, conservatory, guest room, lift and stairs to all floors.

Upper Floor Hallway with Security Door Leading to

Spacious Entrance Hall
Entry phone, care alarm system, cupboard housing insulated hot tank, meters and fuse box, two further cupboards with shelving offering plenty of useful storage space. Doors leading to:

Lounge
Feature fire place with marble effect ornamental surround, casement window, t.v. point, wall lights. Opening onto:

Fitted Kitchen
Comprising a range of matching fitted wall and base units with work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit, electric oven and extractor hood over, free standing fridge/freezer, tiled walls, power points.

Bedroom One
Window and door leading to Balcony, wall lights, power points.

Bedroom Two
Casement window, wall light. power points.

Shower Room
Fully tiled walk in shower with glazed screens, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, low level w.c., heated towel rail, part tiled walls.

Communal Gardens
Well presented landscaped gardens mainly laid to lawn with shrubs, flower beds and mature trees. There is a well stocked ornamental fish pond and seating areas, visitor parking and path leading from the main building to a security gated entrance to the Village High Street.

The Main Building
Offers the use of the communal residents lounge with kitchen area and conservatory, laundry room, lift to all floors and resident`s manager.

Material information
Part A:
Council Tax Band: D Amount £: 2,262.26
Leasehold: YES Freeholder:
Length of Lease: 125 Years Left: 91
Ground Rent: £659.76PA When is it payable: Split 50/50
Expected to increase: no Increase Amount:
Service Charge: £4,540.58 When is it payable: Yearly

Part B
Type: Flat
Physical Characteristics: Upper Ground Floor
Construction Type: Brick
Rec Rooms: 1 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Kitchens: 1
Parking:
Are the flowing Services connected:
Electricity Yes Renewable / Batteries No
Gas No Water Yes
Telephone Yes Broadband Yes
Drainage Yes Does the property have Central Heating no
What Fuel does it use:

Part C
Are there any known safety issues: no If Yes What:
Has the property been adapted for accessibility:
Is the property in a Conservation area: Unsure
Is the property a listed building: no
Are there any planning applications, which of approved would affect the property: no
Is the access road made up and adopted: no
Is the property affected by any rights of way: not known
Are there any proposals or disputes which affect the property (either with an individual or public body): no
Are there any shared or communal facilities: yes
Are there any covenants affecting the property:
Are there any preservation orders affect the property: no
Has the property been extended: no
Was planning permission granted:
Did it comply with Building Regs:
copies of the planning permission available:
What was the date of the extension:
Have you carried out any alteration to the property: no
Is there any coastal erosion risk: no
Has there been any mining in the area: no
Has Japanese Knotweed ever been identified at the property or adjoining land: no
Other:
To your knowledge is there anything else that has occurred at the property that would affect the transactional decision of the average buyer: no

Are there any material issues with the property that any potential should be aware of: no

Council Tax
North Hertfordshire District Council, Band D

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.