Flat for sale in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6

This Large Two Double Bedroom Second Floor Retirement Apartment designed for independent living for the over 60's located opposite the Wyllyotts Theatre & Cinema which is close to Potters Bar Mainline Station and local shops. The communal benefits include lifts to all floors, laundry room, overnight guest suite, communal lounge, communal gardens & residents/visitors parking. Resident House manager and 24-hour emergency Appello call system. Offered Chain Free.

Entrance Hallway
Front door, entry phone system, emergency pull cord, coved ceiling, floor standing economy seven storage heater, smoke detector, booster, two ceiling lights, doors leading to bedrooms, bathroom. Cupboard : Housing a hot water tank and cold fill tank, electric meter and fuse board, fitted slatted shelves:

Lounge 23' 0'' x 13' 3'' (7.01m x 4.04m) approx
Double glazed window overlooking the front, coved ceiling, TV point, telephone points, power points, two ceiling lights, two economy seven storage heaters, feature fireplace with electric fire, stone effect surround & hearth with white mantle, fresh air ventilator, emergency pull cord, double multi pane doors leading to kitchen:

Kitchen 7' 8'' x 7' 7'' (2.34m x 2.31m) approx
Double glazed window, range of wall and base units with contrast worktops, ceramic sink with mixer tap hob with pull out extractor above, eyelevel build in Oven, half dishwasher, under counter fridge, partially tiled walls and splash backs, power points, ceiling spotlight, electric wall heater, slide out towel rails:

Bedroom 2 15' 8'' x 9' 2'' (4.77m x 2.79m) approx
Double glazed window over looking the front. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Economy seven storage heater, ceiling light. Power points. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom 1 15' 8'' x 9' 3'' (4.77m x 2.82m) approx
Double glazed window overlooking the front. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf over. Storage heater. Power points. Emergency pull cord. TV point. Telephone point.

Bathroom 6' 9'' x 5' 7'' (2.06m x 1.70m) approx
Tiled walls, panelled bath with twin hand grips and shower over. WC with low level flush. Vanity unit with wash basin. Strip light. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Fan heater . Emergency pull cord .

Communal areas: Communal lounge with a range of seating & tables, kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, microwave & dishwasher. Windows and doors to rear leading out to communal garden with Patio area to rear and to the front. There is a guest cloakroom just off the communal lounge and an overnight guest suite with twin beds, shower room, television and tea/coffee making facilities. The Laundry room consists of washing machines & tumble dryers and is inclusive for residents. Refuse Bin area sited on the ground floor.

Ground Rent: £410.00 yearly
Service Charges: £2013 twice yearly
Buildings Insurance: Inclusive
Lease length: 125 years from 2001

Council Tax Band: D Hertsmere

Parking arrangements: Permit parking, first come first served

Mains Gas: No
Mains Electric: Yes
Mains Water/drainage: Yes

Heating Type: Electric heating
Surface Water Flood Risk: Medium Risk
Rivers & The Seas Flood Risk: Medium Risk
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Broadband Availability: FTTP is not available. The exchange is not in a current fibre priority programme.
(Source: Ofcom & BT Broadband Availability Checker)

Mobile Availability: O2-three-ee & vodafone
(Source: Ofcom)

McCarthy Stone charge a 1% sinking fund contribution (known as the contingency fee), which is paid on resale. This is held in trust for the long-term benefit of the development and homeowners.

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