Summary - Homedell House, Harpenden, AL5 AL5 3RA
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, low-maintenance retirement base close to Harpenden High Street.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with private door to communal terrace
Compact footprint ~427 sq ft — easy to manage but limited living space
Lease c.60 years remaining — many lenders may refuse mortgages
Service charge approx. £3,785.64 per year; ground rent c. £499.36 per year
Chain-free sale; communal facilities include lounge, laundry, guest rooms
Double glazing, electric storage heaters; re-fitted kitchen and shower room
Ample off-street parking; very low local crime and fast broadband
Council Tax band C; no flood risk
A ground-floor one-bedroom flat in Homedell House, designed for over-60s, offers easy single-level living close to Harpenden High Street. The accommodation includes a living room with direct access to the communal terrace and gardens, a re-fitted kitchen and shower room, built-in bedroom storage, and double glazing throughout. Communal amenities include a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest facilities, secure entry phone system and ample off-street parking.
The apartment is compact at about 427 sq ft, making it straightforward to manage and heat with electric storage heaters. It is offered chain-free and has a private entrance onto the communal patio, handy for enjoying outdoor space without stairs. The development sits in a very affluent, low-crime area with excellent mobile and broadband connectivity and convenient local amenities and bus links.
Important financial and legal points are clear: the lease has approximately 60 years remaining (originally 99 years from 1986), which may make some lenders reluctant to offer mortgages. The property carries a substantial annual service charge (approx. £3,785.64) and a ground rent charged at about £499.36 per year. Council Tax is band C.
This flat will suit a buyer seeking a low-maintenance retirement base near Harpenden’s shops and services, and who understands the implications of a shorter lease and ongoing communal costs. It’s best suited to cash buyers or purchasers able to arrange specialist lending for shorter leases.
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