No onward chain — ready for a quicker purchase process
625 sq ft open-plan living; large windows, modern kitchen
Allocated off-street parking in gated communal courtyard
Leasehold — confirm lease length and service charges
Primary heating: electric room heaters — check energy costs
Double glazing installed pre-2002; may need upgrading
Medium flood risk for the area — consider insurance costs
Location: inner-city Kelham Island with very high local crime
This one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Kelham Island offers a bright, modern-feeling home in a converted red-brick mill. The open-plan living and kitchen area, large windows and integrated kitchen appliances create an airy, low-fuss living space across 625 sq ft — appealing for a first-time buyer seeking an inner-city base close to shops, cafés and transport.
Practical perks include allocated off-street parking, a sizeable bathroom, built-in bedroom wardrobes and a gated communal courtyard. The property is offered with no onward chain, so purchase can move relatively quickly. Council tax is very low, which helps running costs.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the flat is leasehold (confirm lease length and any service charges), primary heating is electric room heaters (potentially higher energy costs), and double glazing was installed before 2002. The location is an inner-city, multicultural neighbourhood with very high recorded crime and very high area deprivation; prospective purchasers should factor local safety and resourcing into their decision.
There is a medium flooding risk for the area and the building is an older conversion (constructed 1900–1929) with solid brick walls and internal insulation. Viewing is recommended to assess the space and finish in person and to confirm all lease and running-cost details before committing.