Summary - 19, Sir John Newsom Way AL7 4FJ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Chain-free, long-lease one-bedroom flat near town centre and station — ideal first home or investment..
Chain free with long 128-year lease
Allocated off-street parking and maintained communal grounds
Short walk to town centre, shops and mainline station
Compact footprint — approximately 420 sq ft
Electric storage heating — likely higher running costs
Slow broadband speed may affect home working
Council Tax Band B — relatively low tax
Ground-floor location; easy access but limited privacy
This compact ground-floor one-bedroom apartment offers an affordable entry into Welwyn Garden City with immediate move-in potential. Set in a modern brick block constructed in the mid-2000s, the layout is efficient: entrance hall, lounge, separate kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bathroom. The property is chain free and comes with an unusually long lease (128 years) and an allocated parking space.
Location is a strong practical selling point. The town centre is within walking distance — including major stores such as John Lewis, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s — and the mainline station provides fast commuter links to London. Well-maintained communal grounds and nearby local amenities (schools, nursery, bus stops and leisure facilities) suit first-time buyers and commuters with small households.
Buyers should note the apartment’s limitations: it’s small at about 420 sq ft, heated by electric storage heaters (higher running costs than gas central heating) and broadband speeds are reported slow. These are material factors for occupiers who work from home or prioritise low utility bills.
For investors, the property’s chain-free sale, long lease and proximity to transport make it straightforward to let in a commuter market. For a first-time buyer, the compact, low-maintenance flat provides an affordable foothold in a well-served town, though upgrades (broadband/heat source) may be desirable over time.
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