High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

A fabulous, two double bedroom top floor retirement apartment, with a lift and enjoying views over the high street, whilst also benefiting from private parking and a delightful residents' lounge with direct access to communal gardens. The property is situated a short level walk from the High Street amenities in the heart of Berkhamsted.

Gilhams Court has an onsite manager and is accessed directly from the High Street via a security entrance system, into the communal entrance, which in turn provides access via the lift or stairs to the front door of the apartment. For the wellbeing of the occupier the apartment has a Careline 24 hour emergency call system.

The apartment enjoys a spacious and impressive double aspect sitting room, which is on the front corner of the development and enjoys views over the High Street. This room has a feature fireplace as its main focal point and the dining area is directly adjacent to the well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances.

The bedrooms have further views and the main bedroom has a double wardrobe. The shower room has a walk-in shower, vanity wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. The property also benefits from efficient electric heating and hot water, sealed unit double glazed windows and attractive white painted panelled doors.

Directly off the communal hallway, on the ground floor, is access to a superb residents' lounge with an attached kitchen and library area, which in turn has doors leading directly out to a southerly facing courtyard-style garden. Gilhams Court also has a laundry room and a guest suite, for visitors, which has an en suite. Should a resident be a car-owner, there is access to an underground garage, which has generous parking. In addition to this, the second block of Gilhams Court also has parking outside.

Situated in a tucked away position and just off the High Street in Berkhamsted. The vibrant High Street has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, wine bars and public houses along with M&S, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets.
Berkhamsted is surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, including the National Trust administered Ashridge Estate and has the Grand Union Canal running through its centre.
The mainline railway station provides a regular service into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes and is just a short walk from the property.

General Information -
Lease: 125 years from July 2005.
Service Charge:- £6,312.22 per annum (paid half yearly 1st April and 1st October).
Ground Rent: £ 489.00 per annum
Assignment Fee:- Owners of the lease are required to pay an assignment fee on the resale of the property, which is a percentage of the sale value, as defined in the lease of 2% on completion

Leasehold | EPC Rating C | Council Tax Band E