Summary - 80 ESSEX CLOSE LUTON LU1 3EJ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Central two-bedroom with garden and low running costs ideal for first buyers.
Chain-free ground-floor flat with private garden and video door entry
Two genuine double bedrooms plus flexible study/third room
Full double glazing; gas combi central heating for efficiency
Approx. 764 sq ft — larger-than-average central flat
Service charge about £1,188 per year; ground rent around £10
Lease 88 years remaining — may affect mortgage options
Building exterior and communal areas dated; maintenance needed
Located in very deprived area with very high local crime rates
Spacious ground-floor two-bedroom flat with private garden in central Luton, offered chain free. The layout provides two genuine double bedrooms, a separate kitchen, and a flexible extra room that works as a study or small third bedroom. At about 764 sq ft overall, the apartment feels larger than many town-centre units and benefits from step-free access and video door entry.
The property is heated by a gas combi boiler and has full double glazing; the interior is presented in a modern style with laminate and tiled floors. Service charge and ground rent are modest for the area—annual service charge around £1,188 and ground rent approx. £10—while the lease has 88 years remaining. Council tax is very low, which helps running costs.
Important practical points: the building exterior and communal areas are dated and need maintenance. The neighbourhood is in a very deprived area with a very high crime rate, which will affect resale and rental demand for some buyers. Buyers seeking long-term security should note the sub-90-year lease which will affect mortgage availability and may require future extension costs.
This flat will suit a cash-conscious first-time buyer or investor looking for central location and good transport links, provided they accept the local area profile and communal maintenance needs. The property’s size, ground-floor access and low running costs make it a pragmatic city-base with short-term rental or letting potential, but factor in lease and neighbourhood considerations before committing.
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