Summary - RIVERDALE COURT FLAT 5 SYLVESTER ROAD LEISTON IP16 4BU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable one-bedroom investment or weekend bolt-hole near beaches and town amenities.
Allocated off-street parking space in private carpark
Secure modern block with visitor entry system for four flats
Long lease remaining (approx. 104 years)
Currently let at £440 pcm — immediate rental income
Very small internal area ~26.6 sq m (286 sq ft)
Electric room heaters; heating costs may be higher
Service charge £717 and ground rent £150 per year
Requires cosmetic updating to maximise value or yield
An economical one-bedroom flat in a secure, modern block on the edge of Leiston, offered with an allocated parking space and a long lease (approx. 104 years). The open-plan living/bedroom and compact kitchen nook make efficient use of the roughly 26.6 sq m (286 sq ft) interior and the building benefits from double glazing and a visitor-entry security system.
Currently rented at £440 pcm, the flat presents clear investment potential or a low-maintenance weekend base close to Sizewell Beach, Aldeburgh and local amenities. Service charge and ground rent are modest (£717 and £150 per annum respectively) and council tax is very cheap, helping running costs stay low.
Practical drawbacks are straightforward: the apartment is very small and heated by electric room heaters, which can be more expensive than gas. The interior would benefit from cosmetic updating and redecorating to maximise rental income or personal comfort. Tenure is leasehold — lease length is approx. 104 years and there is an annual service charge and ground rent to budget for.
This property suits investors seeking a low-entry seaside-fringe rental or a buyer wanting an affordable, lock-up-and-leave weekend flat with scope for improvement. The building’s modern construction and low-crime location make it an easy, low-risk addition to a portfolio or a first-step ownership option with renovation upside.
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