Flat for sale in Eleanor House, London Road, St. Albans AL1

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superbly presented, second floor apartment benefitting from a spacious living room. Modern kitchen with built in appliances, Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, contemporary wet room and guest cloakroom. The development offers excellent communal areas, restaurant and landscaped gardens.

~ part exchange, entitlements advise, removals and solicitors all available ~

Eleanor House is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care, if needed. Retirement Living plus developments, such as Eleanor House, offer thoughtfully-designed, low-maintenance, private apartments in prime locations with communal areas for socialising, including a chef-run restaurant.
Our dedicated on-site team, led by our Estates Manager, provide tailored care packages, so you only ever have to pay for the help you actually use. The Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment.
There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Local Area

St Albans is an attractive cathedral city and is widely considered to be a highly desirable place to live. St Albans is well known for its large range of shops, boutiques, market, roman ruins, beautiful landscapes and parks. Our development is close to the town centre. With something for everyone: There’s a mix of town life, country life, culture, history, walks, arts, shops and parks, it’s an ideal choice for retirement.
Shopping in St Albans is also great, with plenty of shops to choose from. These include wine merchants, women’s fashion shops and charity stores. Social activities are also a strong focal point of St Albans with a Theatre, museum, and a full programme of events at the cathedral

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole and letter box. Wall mounted emergency intercom and door entry system. Utility cupboard/storage space. Under floor heating runs throughout the apartment. Doors giving access to Living Room, Bedrooms, guest cloakroom and wet room.

Lounge/Dining Room

This spacious room provides ample room for a dining table and chairs and a useful space for a desk and chair Two double glazed windows. Fitted with underfloor heating controlled by a wall mounted thermostat. Raised power points. Two decorative ceiling lights fitted carpets. Partially glazed door to separate Kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted modern kitchen with a range of high gloss wall, base units and fitted work surfaces. A stainless steel sink unit, with drainer and mixer tap. Ceiling - and under (wall) unit - spot lighting. A range of appliances in an 'as new' condition including Neff oven with up and under door, and matching microwave above. Four ringed induction hob with chrome extractor hood over. Integrated fridge and separate freezer. Integrated Dishwasher. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating.

Bedroom One

Double bedroom with a double glazed window. TV, telephone points and power points. Central ceiling light. Built in wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. Underfloor heating. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with a double glazed window. Power points. Central ceiling light, power points. Bespoke fitted wardrobe providing hanging rails and shelving. Underfloor heating. Emergency pull cord.

Wet Room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower with support rail and curtain. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and illuminated mirror above, Bespoke shelving. Shaving point, ceiling spot lights, slip-resistant flooring, electric heater and extractor fan.

Guest Cloakroom

Partially tiled walls with matching floor tiles. WC, hand basin with mirror over, ceiling light, underfloor heating, Bespoke shelving.

Service Charge

•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
24-hour emergency call system
• Estate Manager and team on site 24/7
• One hour a week domestic assistance
•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 £12,570.48 for financial year ending 30th June 2024. **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).

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.

Lease Information

Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2017

Ground Rent

Ground rent £510 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2032

Additional Information & Services

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled too, to support you with service charges and living costs.
** 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