Summary - 12 BRITWELL DRIVE BERKHAMSTED HP4 2GP
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Well-serviced retirement cottage with garden access in an exclusive, landscaped village setting..
- Two bedrooms with conservatory and patio access to large communal gardens
- Situated in Castle Village retirement community, over-55 residency requirement
- Extensive on-site services: cleaning, estate management, GP surgery, 24-hour support
- Leasehold with c.110 years remaining (125-year lease from 2000)
- Annual service charge £11,389 (plus £200 for joint occupancy)
- Assignment fee on resale: 10% of sale price payable on completion
- Grade II listed Mansion within development — may restrict alterations
- Council Tax Band E; ground rent £250 per year
A well-presented two-bedroom retirement cottage set within the prestigious Castle Village development, centred on a Grade II listed mansion and 28 acres of landscaped grounds. The house benefits from a conservatory and direct patio access to a large communal garden, plus the comfort of gas central heating and double glazing.
This property is designed for over-55s and offers extensive on-site services: full estate management, communal maintenance, buildings insurance, weekly domestic cleaning (including linen service), an emergency call system, 24-hour on-site health support and a weekly GP surgery. The location is convenient — about a mile from Berkhamsted town centre and mainline station with frequent trains to London.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold with approximately 110 years remaining and an annual service charge of £11,389 (plus £200 for joint occupancy). The lease includes an assignment (resale) fee of 10% of the sale value payable on completion. The Mansion/Clubhouse has listed status, which can complicate alterations and maintenance arrangements, and council tax is Band E.
This is a strong option for someone seeking a secure, community-focused retirement setting with on-site care and a substantial communal environment. Buyers should weigh the high service charge and assignment fee against the convenience and services provided, and check any implications of the development's listed status for future works.
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