Summary - FLEMING HOUSE, 4 FLAT 1 NIGHTINGALE CRESCENT HAROLD WOOD ROMFORD RM3 0GS
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Low-maintenance two-bed close to Elizabeth Line, suited to downsizers.
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, chain-free and secure
Allocated off-street parking space and communal gardens
Close to Harold Wood High Street and Elizabeth Line station
Lease remaining approx. 128 years (leasehold tenure)
Service charge circa £2,110 pa; ground rent about £259 pa
Overall size small — approximately 571 sq ft; compact kitchen
Homewise Lifetime Lease option for over-60s (guide price £165,500)
Average broadband speeds; confirm appliance condition and costs
This ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment in Fleming House is presented chain-free and sits in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Harold Wood High Street and the Elizabeth Line station. The flat suits someone looking for a low-maintenance retirement home with allocated parking and communal gardens. The building dates from the late 1990s/early 2000s and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.
For buyers aged 60 and over there is an opportunity to use the Home for Life Lifetime Lease scheme from Homewise; guide pricing indicates a Lifetime Lease price of £165,500 (market value £250,000) depending on individual circumstances and the chosen share to safeguard. The lease has around 128 years remaining which supports medium- to long-term ownership certainty.
Practical points to note: the overall apartment is relatively small at about 571 sq ft, with a compact kitchen and one bathroom. Owners should allow for the ongoing costs shown — an average service charge around £2,110 and ground rent circa £259 per year — and verify all costs and working order of appliances with legal and survey checks. Broadband is average and local amenities, including good primary and secondary schools, local shops and healthcare, are within easy reach.
This is a straightforward, low-upkeep flat aimed at retirees or downsizers who prioritise location, transport links and the financial flexibility of a lifetime lease option. Viewings are by appointment; confirm specifics of the Lifetime Lease or full-market purchase route before proceeding.
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