Summary - Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1BZ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Chain-free one-bedroom home with communal meals, gardens and parking.
- Top-floor one-bedroom apartment with dual-access balcony
- Spacious bedroom and lounge with generous room proportions
- Electric underfloor heating throughout, independent room controls
- On-site restaurant, residents’ lounge, wellbeing suite and gardens
- One hour weekly domestic assistance included; extra care available
- Leasehold: 114 years remaining; ground rent £435 pa
- High service charge £9,989.58 pa (includes buildings insurance)
- Broadband: FTTP unavailable; slower speeds expected
A bright, top-floor one-bedroom apartment in Mandeville Court, designed for residents aged 70 and over. The apartment benefits from a double balcony accessed from both lounge and bedroom, generous room sizes and electric underfloor heating throughout. The building, completed in 2014, offers organised communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, on-site restaurant serving daily three-course lunches, wellbeing suite and communal gardens.
Practical conveniences include off-street permit parking (designated spaces charged separately), a lift to all floors, emergency pull cords, and one hour of domestic assistance included weekly. The flat is offered chain free with a long lease (114 years remaining) and buildings insurance included in the service charge.
Notable costs and limitations are straightforward: a high annual service charge (£9,989.58 from April 2024) and ground rent (£435 p.a.), electric-only heating (no gas), and limited broadband options (FTTP not available) which may affect streaming or remote services. Prospective buyers should also note that the development applies a 1% sinking fund contribution on resale.
This home suits a buyer seeking a low-maintenance, community-focused retirement setting with on-site care and social facilities. It offers comfortable living and convenience rather than major renovation potential; viewings will confirm condition and personal suitability for on-site services and communal living.
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