Summary - 17 Arcadian Court, Sun Lane AL5 4EG
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Private garden patio with easy access to Harpenden High Street and amenities.
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with private garden patio and French doors
Larger-than-average internal size — approximately 692 sq ft
Principal bedroom with en-suite; open-plan living and kitchen with appliances
Long lease remaining (circa 116 years) and chain-free sale
Service charge £4,333.42 (above average) for 1/10/25–30/9/26
Council Tax Band E (above average)
Very high local crime rate — check security and insurance implications
Double glazing installed before 2002; some modernisation possible
This larger-than-average two-bedroom ground-floor flat sits in a well-maintained Tudor Revival development just a few hundred yards from Harpenden High Street. The open-plan living room opens via French doors onto a private garden patio, offering easy outdoor access and bright, ground-floor living. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room; a second bedroom plus a guest shower room complete practical accommodation of about 692 sq ft.
The development provides strong on-site support and communal facilities that will appeal to those seeking low-hassle living: a resident house manager, emergency pull cords, a residents’ lounge and attractive communal gardens. The flat is gas-heated with radiators, double glazing and is offered chain-free with a long lease remaining (about 116 years).
Buyers should note the service charge is above average (£4,333.42 for 1/10/25–30/9/26) and council tax is band E (above average). The area records very high local crime statistics; purchasers should satisfy themselves about personal security measures and any implications for insurance or feeling of safety. The property was constructed in the early 1990s and double glazing predates 2002, so there is potential to update certain fixtures and finishes to personal taste.
Overall this is a practical, low-maintenance ground-floor home with private garden access and strong communal support — suited to downsizers or those seeking convenient, central Harpenden living close to shops, transport and highly rated local schools.
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