Croft Gardens, Dunnock Close, Knebworth

A superb opportunity to purchase this BRAND NEW 1 bedroom apartment at the much sought after development of Croft Gardens in Knebworth.  Available on a shared ownership basis, this is a great way to make your next home purchase more affordable.  Croft Gardens is situated on the edge Knebworth close to Stevenage.  Knebworth is a delightful village brimming with character and charm providing a relaxed lifestyle with the perfect balance between country life and modern amenities including excellent rail connections to London and Cambridge.

Property Specification

Kitchen

-  Contemporary fitted kitchen with worktops

-  Built-in single electric oven

-  Ceramic hob

-  Stainless steel cooker hood

-  Stainless steel splashback to hob

-  Integrated washer/dryer

-  Space provided for fridge/freezer

-  1.5 bowl sink

-  Ceramic wall tiles

-  Amtico vinyl flooring

Interiors

-  Double glazed UPVC windows 

-  Carpet to bedroom(s)

-  Amtico vinyl flooring to living room and hallway

-  Built-in mirrored wardrobe to bedroom 1

-  Carbon monoxide detector

-  Smoke detector

-  Combi boiler

-  Gas central heating 

-   BT point in living room

-  TV points in living room and bedroom 

-  Communal lift

Bathroom

-  White bathroom suite

-  Glass shower screen

-  Heated towel rail

-  Thermostatic shower over bath

-  Shaver socket

-  Full height wall tiles around bath and as splash back to wash hand basin 

-  Amtico vinyl flooring

Exteriors

-  One allocated parking space

-  Sky Q cabling

-  125 year lease

-  LABC warranty

Local Area

Knebworth boasts a storied past and is particularly famous for Knebworth House. This gothic mansion, set in sprawling gardens, hosts a variety of events throughout the year, infusing the local culture with arts, music, and history. The annual rock concerts held here have seen the likes of Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, placing Knebworth firmly on the cultural map.

The village is home to a quaint high street that boasts a selection of independent shops, essential services, a small supermarket and boasts a selection of inviting restaurants and cosy cafés, catering to a range of tastes and occasions. Residents benefit from its proximity to larger towns such as Stevenage, which offers extensive retail and leisure opportunities at the Westgate Shopping Centre and the Roaring Meg Retail Park, just a short drive away.

Shared Ownership

The full market price of this property is £245,000, with shared available from 50%, subject to affordability.  Based on a 50% share there is a monthly rent of £280.73, and a monthly service charge of £135.81.  Interested parties are requested to complete a short financial assessment prior to application.

Local Area Connection

Please note, you must have a local connection to the North Hertfordshire district to be considered for plots 43-48.


An applicant is deemed to have a local connection to the North Hertfordshire district if the applicants:

-  Have lived within the North Hertfordshire district for 6 of the last 12 months or

-  Have lived within the North Hertfordshire district for 3 out of the last 5 years or

-  Have a permanent job or the offer of a permanent job wholly within the North Hertfordshire district or

-  Have close family ties with family in the North Hertfordshire district (parents, adult children, brothers or sisters who have been resident in the North Hertfordshire district for the past 5 years at the time a Shared Ownership allocation decision is made) or

-  Those in the armed forces will be considered for the new home

You will also need to meet the minimum household income and deposit criteria for shared ownership to be eligible to purchase a property.