Summary - 44 Eleanor House, 232, London Road, ST. ALBANS AL1 1NR
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Comfortable low-maintenance living with on-site care and social facilities.
- Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
- Modern kitchen with integrated Neff appliances
- Accessible wet room and separate guest cloakroom
- Underfloor heating and raised power points throughout
- 24-hour estate management, CCTV and secure entry
- On-site restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and landscaped gardens
- Long lease (999 years) but high annual service charge £14,008.26
- Ground rent £510 pa and age restriction (70+)
A bright, well-presented second-floor retirement apartment in Eleanor House, designed for low‑maintenance living and on-site support. The apartment offers a large lounge/dining area, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. Practical features include underfloor heating, an accessible wet room and a separate guest cloakroom.
Eleanor House is a Retirement Living PLUS development with a 24-hour estate management team, on-site restaurant, landscaped communal gardens, homeowners’ lounge and laundry facilities. Owners receive one hour of domestic assistance per week within the service charge and can arrange extra care packages from the on-site CQC-registered agency if required.
Important practical details are stated plainly: this is a leasehold property (999-year lease from 2017), with a high annual service charge of £14,008.26 (for year ending 30 June 2026) — 12 months’ service charge is included in the marketing. Ground rent is £510 per annum. Purchasers must meet the minimum age requirement of 70.
This apartment suits someone looking to downsize yet retain comfort, safety and sociable communal living in central St Albans. The home is ready to occupy with minimal work, but the ongoing service charge and ground rent are material costs to factor into affordability and long-term budgeting.
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