Summary - 42 WESTERDALE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HP2 5TJ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable first home or buy-to-let in a well-connected residential estate.
Chain-free ground-floor flat, convenient immediate move-in potential
Two double bedrooms and open-plan lounge/diner, 774 sq ft total
Leasehold with 87 years remaining — mortgage checks advised
Service charge £500 (below average); ground rent £150
Needs internal modernisation and decorative updating throughout
Communal lawns provide pleasant outlook; no private garden noted
Good transport links to M1 and M25; local shops and bus routes nearby
Nearby schools rated Good, suitable for young families and renters
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat offers a practical, chain-free entry into Hemel Hempstead with 774 sq ft of overall space. Set in a 1960s purpose-built block, the home features a spacious open-plan lounge/dining room, two double bedrooms and a separate kitchen and bathroom — a straightforward layout suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
The building sits on generous communal lawns and benefits from good local amenities, nearby schools rated Good, frequent bus links and easy access to the M1 and M25. Service charges and communal maintenance are modest for the area (service charge £500; ground rent £150) and the property is leasehold with 87 years remaining — important for mortgage and resale planning.
Internally the flat is structurally typical of mid-20th-century construction and will likely need cosmetic updating and some modernisation to maximise value. There is limited private outdoor space and no allocated parking mentioned; communal grounds provide the main external amenity. Buyers should factor refurbishment costs and the remaining lease length into their offers.
Overall, this is a low-maintenance, well-located flat with clear potential for improvement. It suits a buyer seeking an affordable first home or an investor wanting a straightforward rental property in a residential estate with established green space and transport links.
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