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2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Benningfield Gardens, Castle Village, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4
Retirement
Retirement property
2 beds
2 baths
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Band B
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Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold
A well presented two bedroom cottage with a conservatory and direct access to a westerly facing patio and gardens, all of which is situated within the prestigious Castle Village retirement development (exclusively for the over 55's), which is centred around a magnificent Grade ll listed Mansion/Clubhouse House and 28 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens.
GENERAL INFORMATION:- Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over to become a resident at Castle Village and acceptance is subject to an interview with the village manager. It should be noted that the service charge includes, full onsite estate management, maintenance to the exterior of the buildings, grounds and Mansion House, buildings insurance, heating and lighting within the communal areas and external decoration and window cleaning. In addition, there is one hours domestic cleaning per week, which includes a weekly collection of all bed linen, which is cleaned ironed and returned to the property. For added peace of mind all properties have an emergency call and monitoring system, supported by 24 hour on site health leads and a GP surgery onsite once a week for consultations and prescriptions.
ASSIGNMENT FEE:- Owners of a Retirement Villages lease are required to pay an assignment fee on the re-sale of the property, which is a percentage of the sale value as defined in the lease of 10% on completion.
LEASEHOLD:-125 Years from 14th February 2000
MAINTENANCE: - Band B - £11,190 per year (plus £200 per annum for joint occupancy).
GROUND RENT:- £250 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX:- Band E
EPC:- Rating C
Castle Village is situated just off the Common, on the periphery of the town and about a mile from the town centre and mainline railway station, providing a regular service into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes. The vibrant High Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses along with Waitrose, M&S and Tesco supermarkets. Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, including the National Trust administered Ashridge Estate and has the Grand Union Canal running through its centre. There is excellent access to surrounding areas via the A41 bypass providing a fast link to the M25 and the M1. Luton and Heathrow airports are just 17 and 27 miles respectively.
GENERAL INFORMATION:- Purchasers must be 55 years of age or over to become a resident at Castle Village and acceptance is subject to an interview with the village manager. It should be noted that the service charge includes, full onsite estate management, maintenance to the exterior of the buildings, grounds and Mansion House, buildings insurance, heating and lighting within the communal areas and external decoration and window cleaning. In addition, there is one hours domestic cleaning per week, which includes a weekly collection of all bed linen, which is cleaned ironed and returned to the property. For added peace of mind all properties have an emergency call and monitoring system, supported by 24 hour on site health leads and a GP surgery onsite once a week for consultations and prescriptions.
ASSIGNMENT FEE:- Owners of a Retirement Villages lease are required to pay an assignment fee on the re-sale of the property, which is a percentage of the sale value as defined in the lease of 10% on completion.
LEASEHOLD:-125 Years from 14th February 2000
MAINTENANCE: - Band B - £11,190 per year (plus £200 per annum for joint occupancy).
GROUND RENT:- £250 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX:- Band E
EPC:- Rating C
Castle Village is situated just off the Common, on the periphery of the town and about a mile from the town centre and mainline railway station, providing a regular service into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes. The vibrant High Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses along with Waitrose, M&S and Tesco supermarkets. Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, including the National Trust administered Ashridge Estate and has the Grand Union Canal running through its centre. There is excellent access to surrounding areas via the A41 bypass providing a fast link to the M25 and the M1. Luton and Heathrow airports are just 17 and 27 miles respectively.
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Independent estate agent Sovereign Estates is built on years of combined local property experience. Approachable, honest and passionate about property
and helping people make their next move, our attention to detail and proactive thinking set us apart. Centrally located in Berkhamsted's bustling High Street,
we are surrounded by beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants. Everything we do, including all communication and viewings, is conducted by an experienced
and knowledgeable team, who will be able to provide dependable and trustworthy advice to make the process of buying, selling or letting, as str... Show more
and helping people make their next move, our attention to detail and proactive thinking set us apart. Centrally located in Berkhamsted's bustling High Street,
we are surrounded by beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants. Everything we do, including all communication and viewings, is conducted by an experienced
and knowledgeable team, who will be able to provide dependable and trustworthy advice to make the process of buying, selling or letting, as str... Show more
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