Summary - 17 SIMMS GARDENS LONDON N2 8HT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, long-lease flat ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let refurbishment.
Chain free with long 141-year lease
Ground rent £336 and service charge c.£2,150 per year
Compact 570 sq ft; small overall size
Needs light modernization — cosmetic works required
Residents' off-street parking and communal gardens
Electric storage heaters; no gas central heating
About 1 mile to East Finchley Tube, Zone 3
Council Tax Band D (moderate)
Set on the ground floor of a modern block off East Finchley High Road, this compact two-bedroom apartment offers a practical London base with residents' parking and communal gardens. The property is chain free and sits on a long lease of 141 years, providing security for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Internally the layout is traditional with a large reception and dining area that benefits from good natural light. The flat measures about 570 sq ft and requires light modernization — a straightforward cosmetic refresh would unlock clearer rental yield or create a comfortable first home.
Buyers should note the running costs: a service charge of approximately £2,150 p.a. and ground rent of £336 p.a., and electric storage heaters are fitted rather than gas central heating. Council Tax Band D applies. These are practical factors to budget for alongside refurbishment costs.
Location is a strong selling point: roughly one mile to East Finchley (Zone 3) Underground, good bus links, pleasant communal green space and nearby schools including high-performing local options. The apartment suits first-time buyers wanting a manageable home in a well-connected N2 location or landlords seeking a straightforward refurbishment project for rental income.
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