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£280,000Guide price

College Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DG

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
662sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 2 days ago · Welwyn Garden City

How the price compares

This home£280,000£423 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in AL8£240k12 homes listed · £437 per sq ft
Difference+17%above the area median

Key features

  • Sought-after Peel Court retirement development for over 70s
  • Bright and spacious first-floor apartment
  • Generous dual-aspect living room
  • Separate modern fitted kitchen
  • Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes
  • Fully tiled wet room
  • Underfloor heating and electronic windows
  • Excellent communal facilities and restaurant
  • Communal Garden
  • Conveniently located for Welwyn Garden City amenities

About this home

Situated within the sought-after Peel Court development and being sold with no onward chain is this bright and spacious one-bedroom first-floor apartment forms part of McCarthy & Stone’s Retirement Living PLUS range, offering comfortable, low-maintenance living for residents aged 70 and over. Ideally positioned close to the communal lounge and restaurant, the apartment provides convenient access to the development’s excellent facilities.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with useful storage, a generous dual-aspect living room, separate modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a fully tiled wet room. Further benefits include underfloor heating, electronically operated windows and an emergency call system.

Residents enjoy access to a welcoming homeowners’ lounge, an on-site restaurant serving freshly prepared meals and a dedicated Estates Manager overseeing the development. The service charge includes one hour of domestic assistance per week, with additional domestic support and tailored personal care packages available as required through a CQC-registered provider. A secure entry system and 24-hour CCTV provide additional peace of mind.

Combining independent living with on-site facilities, social opportunities and flexible support, Peel Court offers an appealing retirement lifestyle in a well-managed environment. Please note that purchasers must be aged 70 or over.

Peel Court is conveniently situated a short walk from John Lewis, Waitrose, the Howard Centre, the Campus West cinema and library, the main line railway station and bus station.

Welwyn Garden City offers an excellent balance of town and country living, with a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. Nearby green spaces include Stanborough Park, Sherrardspark Woods and the grounds of Hatfield House and Brocket Hall. The town benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A1(M) and A414, regular bus services and a mainline railway station providing direct services to London King’s Cross, Cambridge and Peterborough.

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Property details

Property type
Flat
Size
662 sq ft / 62 sq m
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
112 years left
Service charge
£10,404 per year
Garden
Communal garden

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Welwyn Garden City Station0.3 mi
  • Welwyn North Station1.4 mi
  • Hatfield Station2.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in AL8 over the last 12 months: terraced £465k · semi-detached £600k · flat £265k · detached £948k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
14 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
11 Jun 2026£345,000
7 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
20 May 2026£300,000
32 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
13 Mar 2026£340,000
11 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
9 Mar 2026£315,000
39 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
10 Oct 2025£489,000
51 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
5 Sept 2025£300,000
53 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
20 Aug 2025£495,000
37 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
14 Jul 2025£264,000
3 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
11 Jul 2025£325,000
13 Peel Court, College Way
Welwyn Garden City AL8 6DG
Flat
Leasehold
20 Jun 2025£300,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in AL8

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,401£28,000 deposit · £252,000 loan
Stamp Duty£4,000England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Ashtons, Welwyn Garden City on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added yesterday.

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