Summary - WALKERS COURT, 101 28 SOUTHDOWN ROAD HARPENDEN AL5 1QL
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious two-bedroom over‑55s flat with communal facilities and onsite parking..
Second-floor two-bedroom flat in over-55s development
Leasehold with c.107 years remaining
House manager, residents' lounge, laundry and passenger lift
Attractive communal gardens and secure entry-phone access
Ample off-street parking on site
Service charge above average: £5,086.48 per year
Ground rent £460 per year; council tax band D (moderate)
Electric storage heating — running costs may be higher
Bright second-floor apartment in a purpose-built over-55s development, positioned close to Southdown shops and local bus routes. The flat offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with a dual-aspect sitting room, two bedrooms, a shower room and a fitted kitchen — ideal for downsizers who want convenience and community.
Residents benefit from on-site services including a house manager, residents’ lounge with kitchen, laundry room, passenger lift and attractive communal gardens. There is ample off-street parking and secure entry-phone access, giving peace of mind and easy access to local amenities and transport.
Practical factors to note: the property is leasehold with approximately 107 years remaining, an above-average service charge (£5,086.48 per year) and a ground rent of £460 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters, and main fuel is electricity, which may affect running costs compared with gas-heated homes.
This flat suits someone seeking a sociable retirement setting in a very affluent Harpenden neighbourhood with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. It provides straightforward, low-upkeep living with communal support but comes with the recurring costs typical of managed retirement developments.
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