Summary - 72a, High Street EN8 7BU
3 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Town-centre project with strong commuter links and clear refurbishment potential.
Close walk to Waltham Cross station with direct London links
Prime High Street location above shops; strong footfall exposure
Chain free sale — no onward chain to delay completion
Requires full modernisation throughout; refurbishment needed
Leasehold with ~72 years remaining — lenders may refuse loans
No private garden; property occupies upper floors only
Local area: very high crime and higher deprivation — impacts renting
Ground rent low at £30; confirm lease extension costs before purchase
Set over two upper floors above High Street shops, this split-level 2/3-bedroom maisonette offers clear refurbishment upside in a prime town-centre position. Large frontage windows bring natural light to two reception rooms; the second reception can serve as a bedroom, office or dining area. The property is sold chain free and benefits from immediate access to Waltham Cross station and local amenities — strong location for commuter rental demand.
The accommodation requires full modernisation throughout, making it suitable for an investor or buyer seeking a renovation project. The layout allows reconfiguration (open-plan reception, reworked kitchen) to improve rental yield or resale value. Services include mains gas central heating and double glazing (install date unknown); the overall footprint is small-to-average at about 948 sq ft.
Important cautions: the flat is leasehold with approximately 72 years remaining — this may limit mortgage options and could require lease extension to satisfy some lenders. There is no private garden or external amenity and the property sits above retail units on a busy high street. Local area indicators show very high crime and higher deprivation, which can affect tenant demand and insurance or management costs.
For an investor prepared to refurbish and manage lease-related work, the maisonette presents a location-driven opportunity: excellent transport links, fast broadband and strong town-centre footfall support lettings, while renovation and a possible lease extension will be needed to maximise marketability and mortgageability.
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