2 bed flat for sale

44 Eleanor House, London Road, St. Albans AL1

*Enjoy lunch on us when you take a tour of Eleanor House – book your viewing now!*

This beautifully maintained two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable, independent retirement living in a welcoming and secure environment, ideally located on London Road, St Albans. The apartment features a generously proportioned living room, providing an inviting space to relax and entertain, together with a modern fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances. There are two well-sized double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes, offering excellent storage. A contemporary wet room and separate guest cloakroom complete the accommodation. Residents at Eleanor House can enjoy a range of excellent communal facilities designed to make retirement living both comfortable and sociable. The development includes attractive communal areas, a restaurant and beautifully landscaped gardens, providing plenty of opportunities to meet neighbours, enjoy a meal or simply relax outdoors. McCarthy & Stone retirement living plus at Eleanor House, offers the reassurance of a secure and friendly community while allowing residents to retain their independence.

*Part Exchange, Entitlements Advice, Removals and Solicitors are all available, helping to make your move as straightforward as possible*

Eleanor House

Eleanor House is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care, if needed. Retirement Living plus developments, such as Eleanor House, offer thoughtfully-designed, low-maintenance, private apartments in prime locations with communal areas for socialising, including a chef-run restaurant.
Our dedicated on-site team, led by our Estates Manager, provide tailored care packages, so you only ever have to pay for the help you actually use. The Estates Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge, homeowners are allocated 1 hours domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment.

There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care agency. For your reassurance the development is fitted with 24-Hour CCTV and a secure entry system. The development has a homeowners' lounge for socialising with friends and family and, for your convenience, an onsite restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers.
It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Local Area

St Albans is an attractive cathedral city and is widely considered to be a highly desirable place to live. St Albans is well known for its large range of shops, boutiques, market, roman ruins, beautiful landscapes and parks. Our development is close to the town centre. With something for everyone: There’s a mix of town life, country life, culture, history, walks, arts, shops and parks, it’s an ideal choice for retirement.
Shopping in St Albans is also great, with plenty of shops to choose from. These include wine merchants, women’s fashion shops and charity stores. Social activities are also a strong focal point of St Albans with a theatre, museum, and a full programme of events at the cathedral.

Apartment Summary

*Enjoy lunch on us when you take a tour of Eleanor House – book your viewing now!*

This beautifully maintained two-bedroom apartment offers comfortable, independent retirement living in a welcoming and secure environment, ideally located on London Road, St Albans. The apartment features a generously proportioned living room, providing an inviting space to relax and entertain, together with a modern fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances. There are two well-sized double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes, offering excellent storage. A contemporary wet room and separate guest cloakroom complete the accommodation. Residents at Eleanor House can enjoy a range of excellent communal facilities designed to make retirement living both comfortable and sociable. The development includes attractive communal areas, a restaurant and beautifully landscaped gardens, providing plenty of opportunities to meet neighbours, enjoy a meal or simply relax outdoors. McCarthy & Stone retirement living plus at Eleanor House, offers the reassurance of a secure and friendly community while allowing residents to retain their independence.

*Part Exchange, Entitlements Advice, Removals and Solicitors are all available, helping to make your move as straightforward as possible*

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Eleanor House and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, Chair Yoga, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

The Restaurant/Bistro

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Eleanor House serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Care & Support

The personal care services available at Eleanor House can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated cqc registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Eleanor House is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Lease Information

Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2017

Additional Information & Services

** Entitlements Service** Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Ground Rent

Ground rent £510 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2032

Service Charge

What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge £14,479.82 for financial year ending 30th June 2027

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.