Summary - Flat 33 Liberty House, Bessemer Road, WELWYN GARDEN CITY AL7 1FU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable starter two-bed with allocated parking and fast rail links to London.
- Shared ownership 35% with staircasing to 100%
- Long lease: 116 years remaining
- Two double bedrooms, move-in ready
- Allocated off-street parking included
- Walking distance to mainline station (fast commute)
- Service charge approx £1,717 per year
- No private garden; courtyard/parking views
- Area classified as deprived; above-average crime
A well-presented two-bedroom apartment offered as shared ownership (35% share with staircasing options) in a modern, Art Deco–inspired development close to Welwyn Garden City town centre. The home is move-in ready with neutral décor, an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area and two double bedrooms — suitable for first-time buyers wanting an affordable route onto the ladder. Lift access and communal spaces add convenience and a sense of community.
Practical advantages include a long lease (116 years remaining), allocated off-street parking and a fast mainline rail connection within walking distance — Kings Cross reachable in around 28 minutes. Service charge is £1,717 (average) and council tax is described as affordable, so factor those recurring costs into your budget. Heating is electric with a boiler and underfloor system; energy performance currently rated D.
Be realistic about location-related issues: the wider area is classified as deprived with above-average crime rates. The property has no private garden and faces the development courtyard/parking, not open countryside. Ownership is shared (35% initially) which suits many first-time buyers but means full ownership requires staircasing and additional capital.
Overall, this apartment represents a practical, lower-entry option for buyers prioritising good transport links, allocated parking and modern communal facilities. It’s especially appropriate for someone seeking an affordable starter home close to transport and local amenities, or an investor interested in a lettable, well-specified town-edge flat — while recognising the area's socio-economic challenges and ongoing service charge commitment.
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