Summary - Bradford Street, Braintree, CM7 CM7 9AU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful one-bedroom flat with long lease, parking and communal garden..
Grade II listed Tudor building — historic character, but restrictions on alterations
990 years remaining on the lease — long leasehold security
Newly renovated and in excellent condition — ready to move in
Own front door and ground-floor access — greater privacy than typical flats
Communal garden and allocated off-street parking included
Service charge approximately £1,200 per year; peppercorn ground rent
Rental potential circa £950 pcm — attractive for buy-to-let investors
Approximately 540 sq ft — compact one-bedroom layout
This newly renovated ground-floor one-bedroom apartment on Bradford Street combines historic character with ready-to-live-in convenience. Set within a Grade II listed Tudor building, the flat retains period features such as exposed beams and Georgian-style windows while offering an open-plan living/dining/kitchen, a separate utility room and allocated off-street parking. At about 540 sq ft it's a manageable size for a first home or buy-to-let purchase with advertised rental potential of about £950 pcm.
Practical ownership is straightforward: a very long 990-year lease, a low annual service charge of around £1,200 and a peppercorn ground rent. The property has its own front door and access to a communal garden, giving a sense of privacy and outdoor space uncommon for central flats. Local amenities are strong — Braintree High Street and the mainline railway station are within walking distance — and the area scores as generally affluent with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Important to note: the Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate some improvements or extensions. While the flat is newly renovated and presented in excellent condition, anyone planning significant remodelling should seek specialist advice and listed-building consent. The property is leasehold, so buyers should review the lease and service arrangements.
Overall this is a characterful, low-maintenance one-bedroom suited to a first-time buyer seeking central location and period charm, or an investor after a straightforward rental let with strong local demand.
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