Summary - 53, PINETREE COURT, DANESTRETE SG1 1YJ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure, low-maintenance living near shops and transport for over-60s.
- Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat, first-floor with lift access
- Private balcony overlooking communal areas, suitable for pots
- Recently redecorated throughout, ready to move into
- Built-in wardrobe in double bedroom; lounge/diner with air unit
- Off-street residents and visitor parking available
- Leasehold with c.108 years remaining; verify formal lease pack
- Service charge approx £2,768.30/year and ground rent approx £425/year
- Located in an area with high crime and high deprivation levels
A chain-free, one-bedroom retirement flat on the first floor of Pinetree Court, centrally placed for Stevenage town centre and transport links. The apartment has been recently redecorated and offers a private balcony, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a lounge/diner with a connected kitchen. Lift access to all floors, a staffed concierge area, residents’ lounge, laundry room and guest suite add convenience and community for over-60s residents.
Practical running costs and tenure are clear: the property is leasehold with around 108 years remaining, an average service charge of about £2,768.30 per year and ground rent around £425 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, so prospective buyers should factor energy costs into ongoing expenses. Council tax is described as low.
This is a sensible choice for someone looking to downsize into a low-maintenance, secure retirement development close to shops, bus and rail links. The block provides off-street residents and visitor parking and a safe, usable balcony for potted plants or fresh air.
Material considerations: the development sits in an area with higher crime levels and significant local deprivation, which may affect perceptions of safety and resale. Broadband speeds are average. Buyers should check the service charge schedule and any communal rules before committing, and confirm heating efficiency and annual running costs to compare with other options.
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