Block Management Hertford East
As a specialist Block Management Company we are operating in Hertford East.
History of Hertford East
Hertford East, in Hertfordshire, is situated 20 miles north of central London. Hertford was originally a settlement in Saxon times, on the River Lea. Shortly after the Norman Conquest, Hertford Castle was built, and remained a royal residence, until the early 17th century. In the Domesday Book, published in 1086, during the period of King William I, "The Conqueror", (r. 1066-1087), Hertford is shown as the largest 20% of settlements recorded.
In the 18th century, Hertford grew and developed as a market and county town. Communication was improved as a result of the construction of the Lea Navigation Canal in 1767, and the development of the railway at Hertford, in 1843. Hertford East railway station was built in 1888, and it replaced the first one, built in 1843.
Because Hertford was surrounded by agricultural estates, it had been unable to expand outwards, and had to be expanded upwards by adding storeys to existing buildings. The outward expansion of the town did not begin until the late 19th century, coinciding with the emergence of the railway; thus transport links to London improved. Electricity and gas were introduced, and industry grew. Hertford remains a thriving, popular and rapidly expanding town.
New developments in Hertford East
Chase New Homes have on offer a new development of 98 one and two bedroom riverside apartments adjacent to the River Lea, at Charter House, Lea Wharf, Bircherley Green, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14. Price range: £304,995 to £379,995.
There is a 10 year structural warranty; and all flats are built to a high specification. Kitchens are designer fitted with German appliances, contemporary flooring, fully fitted bathrooms, and private balconies to selected apartments, with resident's roof terrace. There are stunning views across Hartham Common, from the upper floors. Lifts serve all the floors, and residents have the benefit of a concierge service.
There is a good selection of local shops, bars and excellent restaurants, within easy walking distance of the development.
Cala Homes have on offer a contemporary collection of forty one 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes. Limsi Grove, Mangrove Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 is within a conservation area, with mature trees. The development is bounded by a gentle slope, running down to a stream on one side, and a cricket pitch on the other.
The development offers the best of town and country, and has been conscientiously designed to complement the area, with a modern specification and low maintenance.
The nearest station is Hertford East Overground, a short walk away, and Hertford North Overground station is quite nearby.
What our CEO, Mary Anne Bowring, likes about Hertford East
I would highly recommend Hertford's Heritage Trail, and it gave me a good insight into the history of Hertford town. It has some lovely pleasant old buildings.
Things to do in Hertford East
The Hertford Heritage Trail has at least 41 stops. Fore Street is very pretty, and is located near the grand Georgian Shire Hall. The western end of the street has rare pargeting - decorative stuccowork - on the Salisbury Arms. This dates from 1750. The terrace of mid 17th century houses, at 3-13 is a joy to see, as is Wallace House, at 11 St. Andrew Street. This was the home of naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913), who travelled to the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelego. His theory of evolution coincided at the same time as Charles Darwin.
Hertford East - Cultural Scene
Hertford Castle has a beautiful Castle Gardens, on the River Lea. The castle is on a site first fortified by the King of the Anglo-Saxons, Edward the Elder, in the early 10th century. It was turned into a Norman motte-and-bailey castle in the 11th century, and that earthwork mound can still be seen beside the River Lea.
The castle was rebuilt in stone by Henry II in the 1170s. Until the early 17th century, the castle was a royal residence, and was often used for prisoners, for example Knights Templar, and King John II of France, and David II of Scotland, during the Hundred Years' War. In 1563, Parliament met at the castle, during an outbreak of plague in London. Since then, the castle declined. The castle's surviving assets today are Henry II's flint and stone wall, and the gatehouse, remodelled in a Gothic Revival style in the late 18th century.
Top 3 Block Management Companies in Hertford East
Ringley Group – specialising in the block management of residential flats
Steven Oates - 70 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1BY
William H Brown - 21 Castle Street, Hertford SG14 1ER
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Recovery of Arrears
MEDIA COMPANY
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Breach of Lease
FREEMAN COURT
A breach of lease matter was attended, as the owner refused to respond to communications from the Managing Agent. Ringley Law engaged with the owner. The breach was remedied within 24 hours.
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Central London
LONDON
Valuation for Secured lending purposes of £11.50m portfolio including shops, offices and residential. The instruction required inspection, measurement and valuation for seven properties.
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North London
LONDON
Valuation for accounting purposes of £750,000 portfolio including shops and residential. The instruction required inspection, measurement and valuation for seven properties located around north London.
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Manchester
MANCHESTER
A Bank lending Valuation. The instruction required assessment of end values and development costs of a site with planning permission for 11 detached and semi-detached houses with underground parking.