2 Bedroom Flat for Sale

• balcony
• double-glazed-windows

• sought-after-location

Full Description

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- 115 square metres (1244 square feet)

- 3rd floor South-West facing with 20m wrap around balcony

- 8.6m long open plan living space

- 2 double bedrooms

- 82 (B) EPC

- 10mins from station, 5mins from M25 and M1

- Private grounds include: length of Grand Union Canal, 2 children's playgrounds, 2 piazzas

- Lift access

- Long lease (107 years)

- Service charge includes water, maintenance and caretaker service

- Signed off EWS1 certificate (fire resistance of cladding)

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The flat is, a rarely available, one of only three 115 square metre (1244 square foot) South-West facing properties in the sought after Ovaltine Development - situated in the historic converted Ovaltine Factory. The flat is on the 3rd floor on the middle wing, and to the rear, of the E-shaped building. The property boasts a 20m long wrap-around balcony with panoramic views of the canal and incredible sunsets, two large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large ensuite to master bedroom. The bright and expansive 8.6m long open plan living room, dining room and kitchen is ideal for entertaining whatever the weather, and it's L-shaped layout provides separation of the three areas. There is ample storage space throughout the flat, the rooms are all large enough for storage without encroaching on the living space, and there are two large storage rooms and a 1.4m wide corridor leading into the flat. The flat is well maintained and newly decorated, for example, the master bedroom is decorated with a tropical style feature wall and details that provide a peaceful space to relax in, and the brightness of the living room allows a darker pallete wall colouring to provide some interesting contrast. The flat has an EPC of 82 (B rating), which means that we rarely turn on the heating (and when we do it's for a few weeks that have sustained below freezing temperatures).

For nature enthusiasts, there are incredible views of red kites that fly close to the 3rd floor balcony. The allotments opposite the flats provide a green view across the village, and there are excellent walking routes both in the area and a short drive away - including the Chilterns.

There are excellent transport links as the property is situated on the Grand Union Canal, 10mins walk away from Kings Langley train station, which has a regular and fast 30mins direct train into Euston. The flat is very near to the M25, and one junction away from the M1, which takes you up into the Midlands, or down into North London. The Thameslink is also available to take up to Bedford, or down through London to Brighton and other destination from St Albans, which is a short drive away.

The grounds boast a front of large chestnut trees surrounding two childrens' playgrounds, gardens with plants and trees, and private access to the eastern length of the Grand Union Canal, as well as ample parking space - an allocated space in a secure underground carpark, and two additional visitor parking spaces. There is lift access up to the 3rd floor flat from the front of the building and car park level. The E-shaped building means there are two large piazzas where the neighbours hold social events and BBQs on a regular basis, and the private length of the canal has green spaces and benches that are perfect for a picnic or drinks on a summer's day or evening.

The flat is situated in a block with friendly neighbours that are keen to maintain a good atmosphere and community. There is only one neighbouring flat, which only shares a wall with the dining room and kitchen, so the flat feels like a quiet and bright semi-detached property.

The details: The flat is leasehold, with a long lease of 107 years remaining. There is a newly appointed management company that is already showing huge improvements, and a board of directors made up by our local Ovaltine residents that have a vested interest in the proper running and maintenance of the building and development. The service charge includes maintenance of all the grounds (gardens, hard landscaping, lighting and canal), caretaker services, as well as the water bills. The flat has a signed off EWS1 certificate for the external cladding.