Summary - Flat 23, 23a, Leyton Road, HARPENDEN AL5 2FH
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Generous two-bedroom flat with communal support and park-side location for comfortable independent living.
- Spacious 2-bed fifth-floor flat, c.1,074 sq ft
- Designed for over-60s with onsite house manager and Careline
- Underfloor heating, air filtration and lift access
- Private allocated parking bay and communal gardens
- Long lease remaining (c.239 years) but leasehold tenure
- Service charge c.£7,500pa (above average)
- Council Tax in a higher band; budget accordingly
- Local crime levels recorded as very high
Park House offers a spacious, well-appointed fifth-floor apartment designed for comfortable retirement living. The large dual-aspect sitting/dining room and two double bedrooms provide generous living space (approximately 1,074 sq ft), with an en-suite to the principal bedroom and a separate bathroom. Practical features include underfloor heating via a community scheme, air filtration, lift access and a private allocated parking bay.
The development is a select block of 38 apartments set beside Rothamsted Park and within easy walking distance of the High Street and local amenities, including a private entrance into a nearby café. Shared facilities include communal lounges and kitchen, peaceful gardens, extra storage, buggy store, Careline and an onsite house manager that support independent living.
Note the property is leasehold (long lease remaining: c.239 years) and has a service charge of around £7,500 per annum, which is above average and should be budgeted for. Council tax is in a higher band. Crime statistics for the area are recorded as very high — buyers should consider this and confirm security arrangements in and around the development.
This apartment will suit someone seeking low-maintenance, secure retirement accommodation with generous internal space and communal support on-site. The flat’s layout and communal amenities also give potential for resale appeal to the same market; some buyers may wish to refresh internal decor to their own taste.
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