Summary - 19 ASHBY GROVE LONDON N1 2GA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Sunny balcony and ready-to-move-in city base close to transport.
South-facing private balcony with garden outlook
Chain-free with approximately 101 years remaining on lease
New high-efficiency boiler with app-controlled thermostat
524 sq ft top-floor one-bedroom apartment
Single glazing and assumed uninsulated solid walls
Service charge circa £1,700 per year; ground rent c. £10
Very deprived area with higher local crime levels
Excellent transport links and local amenities nearby
A bright top-floor one-bedroom apartment arranged over approximately 524 sq ft, ideal for a first-time buyer seeking a ready-to-live-in city base. The living room opens onto a south-facing balcony that overlooks leafy communal gardens, bringing good daylight and a peaceful outlook for a central location. The separate kitchen/breakfast room and a fitted bedroom with wardrobes add practical, everyday convenience.
Notable recent investment includes a newly installed high-efficiency boiler with an app-controlled thermostat. The building is a purpose-built mid-20th-century block with solid brick walls and traditional character, and the flat is offered chain-free with a long lease of approximately 101 years.
Buyers should note some important practical points: the windows are single glazed and the external walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, so heating costs and noise reduction may be affected. Service charges average around £1,700 per year and ground rent is approximately £10; purchasers should verify ongoing costs. The neighbourhood scores as very deprived and recorded higher local crime rates, though transport links, shops and amenities on Essex Road and Upper Street are excellent.
Overall this is a straightforward, well-presented city apartment with immediate move-in potential and modest refurbishment upside (upgrading glazing/insulation). It suits a first-time buyer or investor wanting a compact London home with good transport links and outdoor space on the balcony and in the communal garden.
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