Modern one-bedroom ground-floor flat with parking — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Allocated off-street parking space included
Bright open-plan living/dining with modern wood-effect flooring
Long lease (977 years) — secure tenure
Compact one-bedroom layout, approx. 461 sq ft
Electric night storage heating — potentially higher running costs
Service charge £720/year; ground rent £50/year
Area flagged as deprived; crime rate above average
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband connectivity
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Church Court offers a contemporary, low-maintenance home or buy-to-let in a well-kept development. Neutral decoration, wood-effect flooring and large windows create a bright, usable living space centred on an open-plan living/dining area with a compact fitted kitchen. The double bedroom and modern bathroom complete a straightforward, move-in-ready layout.
Practical benefits include an allocated off-street parking space, UPVC double glazing, long lease (977 years) and fast broadband and mobile signal — useful for commuters and home workers. The location is convenient for Staple Hill’s shops, cafés and Page Park, with frequent buses into Bristol and easy access to ring roads and motorways for longer commutes.
Notable negatives are factual and important: the area records above-average crime and scores as relatively deprived, which may affect long-term resale or rental demand. Heating is by electric night storage heaters, which can be costly compared with gas alternatives. Annual costs include a service charge of £720 and ground rent of £50. The flat is compact (approximately 461 sq ft), so it best suits a single occupant, couple, first-time buyer or investor seeking a low-maintenance asset.
Overall, this property is a practical, well-presented entry-level purchase or rental opportunity that balances convenience and low upkeep with some local area and heating-cost considerations.