Summary - High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 GU34 1EN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact period flat ideal for central living or buy-to-let opportunity.
• Georgian studio with original sash windows and high ceilings
• Feature Grade II listed fireplace and quarter-height panelling
• Modern fitted kitchen and contemporary bathroom
• Chain-free sale with share of freehold, 988-year lease
• Electric room heaters only — no central heating
• Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — potential energy costs
• Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate works
• Local area records higher crime levels — consider security
Set within a handsome Georgian period building on Alton High Street, this studio apartment blends historic character with practical modern upgrades. Bay sash windows, high ceilings and a Grade II listed fireplace give the main room strong period charm, while the kitchen and bathroom have been updated for contemporary living. The property is compact yet well laid out, with useful built-in storage and a secure communal entrance.
The apartment is offered chain-free with a very long lease (988 years remaining) and a share of the freehold, which provides long-term security and low service liabilities. Its town-centre location places shops, cafés and transport links on the doorstep, making it well suited to a first-time buyer seeking a central base or an investor looking for a straightforward rental in a busy market.
Buyers should note some important constraints: the building has listed status, which will restrict alterations and could complicate refurbishment plans. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than central gas, and the original solid brick walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation — both factors that can increase running costs. The immediate area records higher-than-average crime levels, so buyers should consider security and insurance implications.
Overall this is a characterful, low-maintenance studio in a prime High Street position, offering immediate occupation and clear rental or owner-occupier potential, provided purchasers are comfortable with the listed building obligations and the electric heating arrangement.
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