Summary - ARCADIAN COURT 12 SUN LANE HARPENDEN AL5 4EG
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central first-floor two-bedroom retirement flat with no onward chain and easy station access.
Two bedrooms, one bathroom — practical first-floor layout
Built for over-55s; suited to retirement living
Offered with no onward chain for quicker completion
Short walk to town centre shops and mainline station
94 years remaining on the lease — leasehold ownership
Council tax band above average — consider running costs
Double glazing predates 2002; some windows may need updating
Local area records very high crime levels — check security/insurance
A well-presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Arcadian Court, a development built for the over-55s and offered with no onward chain. The apartment occupies a convenient town-centre corner location on Sun Lane, a short walk from shops and the mainline station, making errands and rail travel straightforward. Communal gardens and maintained pathways give pleasant outlooks from living spaces.
Inside, rooms are of average size and retain traditional features such as a fireplace and neutral decoration, creating a comfortable, easy-to-live-in home. The property benefits from mains gas central heating and double glazing (installed before 2002). With 643 sq ft and a practical three-room layout, it suits someone looking to downsize into a manageable, centrally located retirement home.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold flat with 94 years remaining, council tax rated above average, and recorded very high local crime levels — factors to consider for long-term ownership and insurance. Some fittings (older double glazing and general fixtures) may need updating over time. Overall this apartment offers convenient town-centre retirement living with clear scope to personalise.
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