Chain-free two-bed ground-floor apartment with garden and parking in sought-after Harpenden..
- Ground-floor two double bedrooms with en-suite principal bedroom
- Direct access to private rear garden, low-maintenance outdoor space
- Allocated off-street parking plus visitor parking available
- Long lease remaining (108 years) and chain-free sale
- Service charge c. £3,791.75 per year; includes safety sinking fund
- Ground rent c. £310 per year (paid half-yearly)
- Electric storage heating — potentially higher running costs
- No flood risk; very low crime and excellent broadband/mobile
Set within a modern development on Roundwood Lane, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with direct access to a private garden. The layout includes a well-proportioned living room with wood floors, a contemporary fitted kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite and built-in wardrobes, a second double bedroom and a family bathroom. At about 817 sq ft, the home suits a small family, professionals working locally, or buyers seeking a spacious first home with outdoor space.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking, visitor spaces, double glazing and well-kept communal gardens. The property is chain-free and comes with a long lease (108 years remaining) and no flood risk; the area is very affluent with very low crime and excellent broadband and mobile signals — useful for home working and commuting.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold property with an annual ground rent of approximately £310 and an annual service charge around £3,791.75, which contributes to fire/emergency lighting maintenance and a Building Safety Sinking Fund. Heating runs via electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, which may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes.
Overall, this apartment delivers ready-to-live-in accommodation, outdoor space and secure parking in a sought-after Harpenden location close to strong schools and local amenities. It will particularly suit buyers wanting a convenient, low-upkeep home but who are mindful of leasehold costs and electric heating running expenses.