Summary - 1 Kings Court, Southdown Road AL5 1NY
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Well-presented apartment close to common, shops and station.
Own ground-floor entrance and open-plan living space
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms including principal en-suite
Two allocated parking spaces and communal gardens
Opposite Harpenden Common; 0.6 mile walk to station
Leasehold: 125 years from April 2001, chain free
Service charge £2,496 pa; ground rent £370 pa
Electric storage heating; check running costs
Broadband speeds average, mobile signal excellent
Light and well-laid-out, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable living in a convenient Harpenden location. The property has its own entrance and an open-plan living room with a modern fitted kitchen and breakfast bar, plus two bathrooms including an en-suite to the principal bedroom. Two allocated parking spaces and well-tended communal gardens add practical value.
Set opposite Harpenden Common and just 0.3 miles from Southdown shops, the flat is an easy walk to the High Street and mainline station (around 0.6 miles). Built around 1996–2002 and with double glazing, the home is chain free and presented in good, modern condition for immediate occupation or rental.
Notable running costs include an annual service charge of £2,496 and ground rent of £370; the property is leasehold (125 years from April 2001). Heating is via electric storage heaters and mains broadband speeds are average — factors to consider for year-round running costs and connectivity.
This apartment will suit buyers seeking low-maintenance, centrally located accommodation — commuters, couples, or investors targeting quality lets close to schools and local amenities. The flat’s condition is ready-to-live-in, with straightforward potential to personalise in the kitchen or decorative finishes if desired.
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