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1Retirement Property
1 1Retirement apartment in a well-managed complex with good facilities . Attractive communal gardens . Limited residents' and visitors' parking . Very convenient central location
The Property - Pleasantly located on the first floor of the main block, this purpose-built retirement apartment forms part of Bennett, a complex comprising 57 flats in all, arranged over 3 floors, each served by lift. A a 24 hour emergency response system can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an emergency.
There is a secure entry-phone system linking the flat to the external entrance door. Other facilities include the laundry room, central waste/recycling collection point and residents' lounge in the main block. A double guest room is available in the main block for friends and relatives, postmen deliver to each flat and the front door key also opens small gate opposite The Arcade - a useful short-cut to town.
The bathroom has been upgraded to a very well appointed wet room with shower. Constructed of insulated cavity brickwork under a tiled roof the apartments benefit from uPVC double-glazed windows and electric heating.
The Outside - The apartments are set in pleasant communal gardens which are very well-maintained and attractively landscaped.
Residents' and visitors' parking area.
The Location - Bennett Court is set right in the heart of the town and the Letchworth Conservation Area, a level walk from shops, doctors' surgery and only a 2 minute walk from the mainline railway station, which provides direct links to London Kings Cross (29 mins) and Cambridge (28 mins).
Designed in the early 20th Century to combine the benefits of town and country, Letchworth Garden City was the world's first example of this concept and succeeds to this day in achieving its aim. It provides excellent schools, shops, green open spaces and leisure facilities.
Tenure - LEASEHOLD: 125 year term from 2000, 101 years remaining. Ground Rent: £350 pa. Service Charge: £3,082 pa..
Services - MAINS water, sewerage and electricity are connected to the property.
BROADBAND: A choice of providers with claimed download speeds of up to 80 Mbps.
MOBILE SIGNAL: Most providers claim up to 4G coverage, some claim to provide 5G.
The Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation - To maintain the integrity of the Garden City concept and design, properties are subject to the additional planning requirements of the Heritage Foundation.
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