Summary - Flat 3, 98 City Road BS2 8UH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact period flat ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Victorian townhouse
Approx. 557 sq ft — compact central living
Share of freehold with c.974 years remaining on lease
Service charge £150 per year (below average)
Negligible private outdoor space; small forecourt only
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — potential heating costs
Inner-city location; very deprived area and high local crime
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; great transport links
Set on the top floor of an attractive Victorian townhouse, this two-bedroom apartment offers a compact, city-centre base just minutes from Bristol’s shops, cafés and cultural hubs. The layout separates the two bedrooms from the living space, creating privacy for sharers or a small family. High ceilings and period sash-style frontage add character, while modern touches inside make the flat ready to occupy.
Practical benefits include a very long 974-year lease, share of freehold ownership, a below-average service charge (£150) and very low council tax. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband mean the flat is well suited to people working from home or streaming, and the central location provides easy access to public transport, Cabot Circus and Stokes Croft’s independent cafés and restaurants.
Buyers should note the apartment’s small overall size (approx. 557 sq ft) and negligible private outdoor space — only a shallow forecourt. The building’s solid brick walls are likely uninsulated, which could mean higher heating demand and an opportunity for improvement. The local area is inner-city and described as very deprived with higher crime levels, so purchasers should weigh location benefits against those community factors. Street parking is available but limited.
For first-time buyers seeking an affordable route into central Bristol or investors targeting strong rental demand, this flat combines long lease security and low running costs with clear potential for cosmetic upgrades and energy improvements.
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