First-floor 2-bed maisonette with garden — needs renovation and lease attention.
Private rear garden ideal for families or planting
A first-floor two-bedroom maisonette with its own private rear garden, set in a 1940s semi-detached building close to Cockfosters Tube. The 743 sq ft layout offers comfortable living space and built-in storage, suitable for buyers who want to personalise a home within a well-connected commuter area. Local primary and secondary schools include several Ofsted-rated good-to-outstanding options, making this attractive to families.
The property requires full modernisation: cosmetic and likely kitchen/bathroom upgrades are needed, and the EPC is D. Broadband speeds are reported slow and some internal fittings are dated, so budget for renovation works. Heating is mains gas via a boiler and radiators; glazing is double-glazed but was installed before 2002 and may need upgrading in time.
The lease has 83 years remaining — a material concern. Buyers should factor the need and cost to extend the lease promptly. Service charge (£476) is below average and ground rent is low (£10), while council tax is affordable (Band C). No flood risk is recorded and the area has average crime levels.
This apartment suits a buyer looking for an affordable entry into the EN4 market who can invest time and money to renovate, or an investor prepared to handle a lease extension. It offers garden space and good local transport and schools, balanced against the immediate work and lease considerations.