2 bed flat for sale

Peel Court, College Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8

Presented in a 'turn key' condition having been decorated with new carpets fitted throughout. The apartment further benefits from a spacious living room, modern kitchen with built in appliances, two double bedrooms and a contemporary shower room and separate guest cloakroom.
The retirement development offers excellent communal facilities including a table service restaurant, landscaped gardens and communal lounge where social events take place.

Peel Court

Peel Court is one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus range and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care, if needed, offering 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. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over.

Local Area

The Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City, one of the first creations of planned towns combining the benefits of the city and countryside. All amenities are within easy access, High Street brands, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as supermarkets such as Waitrose and Sainsburys. If you like spending time out doors, there's no shortage of places to visit such as Brocket Hall, park and gardens, Hatfield House and Stanborough Park are close by. Sherrards Wood is opposite the development. Excellent transport links by car to A1M and A414. There's bus links to the major nearby towns of Stevenage, Hatfield, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead, as well as neighbouring villages Woolmer Green and Knebworth. Regular trains run to London Kings Cross, Stevenage, Hitchin, Cambridge and Perterborough.

Apartment Overview

Presented in an 'as new' condition having been freshly decorated with new carpets fitted throughout. A spacious living room leading to a modern kitchen with built in appliances with room for a bistro style table and chairs. Two double bedrooms, a contemporary shower room and separate guest cloakroom completes this wonderful apartment.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole and letter box. Wall mounted emergency intercom and door entry system. Walk in storage cupboard containing the water cylinder. Doors giving access to Living Room, Bedrooms, shower room and guest cloakroom.

Living Room

Bright and airy living room with the benefit of two large, double glazed windows allowing plenty of natural light. Fitted with underfloor heating controlled by a wall mounted thermostat. Raised power points, ceiling light fittings, fitted carpets and curtains. Opening leading to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Modern kitchen with a range of wall, base units and drawers with fitted work surfaces and decorative tiling over. Sink unit, with drainer and mixer tap. Ceiling - and under (wall) unit - spot lighting. Waist level oven with up and under door, Four ringed induction hob with chrome extractor hood over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Room for a breakfast table and chairs. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling spotlights.

Principle Bedroom

Spacious bedroom with fitted, mirror fronted wardrobes providing hanging rails and shelving. TV, telephone points, power points, central ceiling light and underfloor heating. Emergency pull cord.

Bedroom Two

Double second bedroom which would also be perfect for use as a dining room or study. Power points, central ceiling light and underfloor heating. Emergency pull cord.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with wet room style level access shower with fitted curtain and support rail. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Guest Cloakroom

Fitted suite with WC, hand basin with mirror over. Wall and floor tiling, ceiling spotlights.

Car Parking

Car parking spaces are rented (subject to availability) at a cost of £250 per year. Please speak to your Estate Manager for more details.

Service Charge

•Cleaning of communal windows
•Water rates for communal areas and apartments
•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
•24-hour emergency call system
•Upkeep of gardens and grounds
•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
•Buildings insurance

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

Service charge: £13,256.76 for financial year ending 31/03/2026

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to support you with service charges and living costs.
(Often offset by Government Entitlements e.g. Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200pa).

Lease Information

Lease Length: 125 Years from 1st Jan 2013
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review date: 1st Jan 2028

Moving Made Easy & Additional Services

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


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