Immaculate, chain-free two-bed with gated parking and long lease — ideal first purchase.
Two-bedroom second-floor apartment, approx. 710 sq ft
An immaculate two-bedroom, second-floor apartment in Sorento House, set within a secure gated plaza on Vellacott Close. The 710 sq ft layout offers a spacious lounge/diner, separate fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and useful storage — presented in move-in condition and offered with no onward chain. An allocated parking space behind barriered access and visitor parking add everyday convenience.
Practical long-lease ownership (977 years remaining) and an EPC B rating make this a straightforward purchase for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The annual service charge of £1,994 is higher than some flats but includes water rates, building insurance, communal maintenance, CCTV, lift upkeep, boiler servicing and a reserve fund — reducing unexpected communal costs.
Buyers should note this is an urban, city-centre location with excellent mobile and broadband, but with a high local crime score and classification as a very deprived area. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can mean higher running costs compared with gas; double glazing is fitted. Overall this is a tidy, low-maintenance apartment that suits someone seeking city access and secure parking, provided they accept the location profile and service charge level.