Summary - 16 HERTSWOOD COURT BARNET EN5 4AU
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Chain-free one-bedroom apartment near High Barnet shops and tube.
Ground-floor retirement flat with direct communal garden access
This ground-floor retirement apartment offers straightforward, low-maintenance living with direct access onto well-kept communal gardens — ideal for someone looking to downsize or settle near High Barnet's shops and tube. The reception room opens via double doors to the gardens and the one bedroom has fitted wardrobes, creating a comfortable, single-person layout.
The building provides practical communal facilities including a lounge, laundry, hairdressing salon and security entryphone. Off-street parking is available and the flat is chain free, so a quick move is possible for a buyer who can manage an electric-heated, electrically-fuelled home (storage heaters and Triton electric shower). The interior is modern-brick exteriors with double glazing (pre-2002) and a compact kitchen with Neff appliances and plumbing for a washing machine.
Important to note: the lease has around 60–61 years remaining. That is likely to restrict mortgage availability and many lenders may refuse to lend without a lease extension. Service charges are significant (about £3,840pa) plus a twice-yearly management fee — budget for ongoing communal costs. The apartment is best suited to a cash buyer, a buyer able to obtain specialist lending, or someone prepared to pursue a lease extension.
Overall this is a practical, low-upkeep retirement flat in an affluent, well-served area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. It suits a downsizer seeking immediate occupancy and communal support, provided the lease position and running costs fit the buyer’s plans.
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