Cotsmoor, Granville Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

**RETIREMENT PROPERTY**

A cosy one bedroom flat for buyers aged over 55, presented in excellent condition, on the top floor (with LIFT) of this purpose built development, enjoying marvellous views over Clarence Park. Local shops and the main line station are within a short walk and there is an excellent bus service into the city centre (bus stop just outside Cotsmoor). Resident Manager, 24 hour emergency call system, security entry phone, communal social lounge, pretty communal garden, on site car park.

Accommodation Comprises Of

with security entry phone system. Stairs or LIFT to upper floors. There is a second communal entrance door at the southern end of the block, with stairs to upper floors.

Entrance Hall

Night storage heater. Access to loft storage space. Very deep airing cupboard/storage cupboard. Alarm communication system. Entry phone. Door to:

Lounge

4.15 x 3.47 (13’7″ x 11’4″)
Two double glazed windows to the front of the property with attractive views over Clarence Park. TV and telephone points. Night storage heater. Door with glazed side panels leading to:

Kitchen

3.47 x 1.90 (11’4″ x 6’2″)
Well fitted, with an excellent range of ivory coloured base and wall mounted units, granite effect work surfaces, inset electric hob unit, built in oven, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space for upright fride-freezer. Part tiled walls.

Bedroom

3.00 x 2.76 (9’10” x 9’0″)
Door from Hall. Window with attractive views over Clarence Park. Night storage heater.

Bathroom

Ivory coloured suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachments, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c. Part tiled walls. Electric vent. Chrome heated towel rail.

Communal Residents Social Lounge

located on the ground floor.

Residents Laundry Room

on the ground floor. Costs covered by Maintenance Charge.

Communal Gardens

Car Park

Ample onsite car park.

Maintenance

Approximately £249.42 per month to March 2021. The current figure will require verification.

Council Tax

(less 25% for single occupancy).

EPC

EPC Rating C.

Local Area

CLARENCE PARK is just across the road. It covers 25 acres in two areas: the formal 9 acre park with flower beds/extensive tree/shrub planting, and the recreation ground with facilities for cricket, football, tennis, bowls and hockey. The park was awarded a Green Flag in 2005, which it has retained and in 2007 it also gained a Green Heritage award.

Local shops and restaurants: There is a good choice along Victoria Street and close by in Hatfield Road (chemist, newsagent, local stores), plus pubs, the Conservative Club, the Organ Museum etc.. Morrisons supermarket is half a mile away along Hatfield Road and Iceland is closer (Victoria Street).

St. Albans Station is a few minutes walk from Cotsmoor, giving easy access to central London (20 mins. to St. Pancras International).

The centre of St. Albans is three-quarters of a mile away, with frequent buses from just outside Cotsmoor. The centre has a superb range of amenities: public library, excellent shops, twice weekly market (“one of the most colourful and vibrant street markets in the South of England”), St. Albans Abbey, Verulamium Park, the award winning Verulamium Roman Museum, the Abbey Theatre, Alban Arena, and a variety of clubs and music societies.