Bright two-bedroom period apartment with modern kitchen and new lease — ideal for first-time buyers..
First-floor two-bedroom apartment, c.646 sqft
Brand-new lease on completion — approx. 124 years remaining
Peppercorn ground rent; service charge £825 (below average)
Chain free and ready to complete
High ceilings, large windows, period features retained
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades likely needed
Local area: deprived classification; crime level average
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal
Set on the first floor of a converted Victorian terrace, this two-bedroom apartment blends period character with a recently updated kitchen and bright, high-ceiling rooms. At about 646 sqft it suits first-time buyers looking for a well-located starter home with good local schools and fast broadband.
Practical ownership details are favourable: a brand-new lease on completion (about 124 years remaining), peppercorn ground rent and a below-average service charge. The property is chain free and ready for a straightforward purchase.
Be realistic about energy and maintenance: the building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, so future buyers should expect to consider insulation or heating-efficiency upgrades to reduce bills. The local area is classified as deprived, with average crime levels — weigh these factors against the apartment’s value and transport/amenity convenience.
Overall this is a solid, well-presented period apartment with immediate move-in appeal and clear potential for value improvement through straightforward energy upgrades and cosmetic investment. It will particularly suit first-time buyers or investors seeking rental demand in a major conurbation with good transport links and nearby schools.