Sassoon Drive, SG8 5FR

***Please quote SAS144 when enquiring.***

- Introduction -

Ideally located on the outskirts of Royston Town Centre which offers a plethora of amenities and access to Royston station. Offering open plan living space, 2 double bedrooms, allocated parking and access to the communal gardens and children’s play area.

- What the owner says -

A modern residential area with a children’s play area on the estate. Royston high street and shops are just a short distance away with Royston station providing access to Cambridge & London. The property itself has an open plan living room and kitchen, two large double bedrooms, off-street allocated parking, rear communal gardens and an external secure storage/bike shed.

- Full description –

Shared ownership is a government backed scheme that can be a stepping stone to completely owning your own home. If you’re finding it difficult to save for a deposit this is a great option as the amount you’ll need is based on the share you’re buying. At this property a 5% deposit is within reach - just £9,750 for a 75% share!

- 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment.

- Televisual entry system for security and peace of mind.

- Open plan living space has a bay window, side window and kitchen window with views out onto the estate and space for a dining area. The kitchen comes with matching wall and base units with contrasting countertop, electric hob and cooker with integrated extractor fan overhead, dishwasher, space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.

- Double master bedroom has a window looking out onto the estate and offers space for wardrobes/drawers.

- Double second bedroom has 2 windows looking out onto the estate and offers space for wardrobes/drawers.

- Family bathroom with tiled bath and overhead shower, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.

- Carpets fitted throughout the apartment, with tile fitted to the kitchen and bathroom.

- Gas central heating.

- Communal gardens with secure storage/bike shed.

- Allocated offstreet parking.

- Costs –

PRICE - £195,000*

RENT - £134.64pm

SERVICE CHARGE - £120.69pm**

*This represents a 75% share of the full open market value of £260,000

**This includes: management charge, service charge, building insurance and building fund. Rent and service charges are reviewed annually.

- General Information -

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: 125 years from 1st January 2016

Years remaining on lease: 119 approx.

Approximate internal area: 80 sq. m.

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

Council tax band: C

EPC rating: B (90)

- Terms, conditions and requirements -

Minimum household income requirement: £48,884^

Deposit: If you will be obtaining a mortgage you will need at least £9,750 in savings (i.e. a 5% deposit).

^If your deposit is more than 5%, the minimum income requirements may be less. Please contact us for further details.

Application process: A financial assessment must be completed before any physical viewing can take place. This forms part of Home Group’s buyer approval process. These assessments are carried out remotely by The Mortgage People. Once you have confirmed an interest in purchasing a property, the contact details will be made available.

We will not carry out any credit checks or contact any reference agencies without your written consent.

Help to Buy Agent: In order to apply you must be registered with Help to Buy South https://helptobuyagent3.org.uk/user/. You will need to provide your HTB reference when completing the application process.

Current homeowners: Anyone who currently owns a home must have a sale agreed to apply.

Local connection: Applicants must have a local connection to North Hertfordshire.

Priority: Priority is given to those nominated North Hertfordshire Council

- Viewings -

Viewings are held strictly by appointment - call today for more information.

Only those who have physically viewed the property are able to apply. If you have viewed and would like to apply please register your interest with the Resales Team.